After reviewing what seems like hundreds of websites and eliminating scores of companies, I’ve narrowed it down to a few possibilities but am having some trouble making final decisions. I’d love some advice!
First question. I was pretty set on an interchangeable layer latex mattress but just today opened to the possibility of a hybrid coil and latex mattress so I’m wondering what characteristics make someone choose one over the other? Support? Cushiony-ness? In this category I was considering the Naturepedic EOS or one from Design Sleep, possibly the Scandinavia. Experiences with these?
We both like a mattress that is firm and supportive but feels plush and comfy on the top.
I’ve narrowed my selections in the layered latex realm to the following and would love any insights or experiences with comfort, or info on material quality and durability.
FloBed Organic Natural Deluxe
This one is appealing to me because it’s all Talalay with organic wool and cotton and because of its egg carton latex topper. This was appealing because when I laid on a friend’s split side Savvy Rest, we could easily feel the gap in the middle. That top layer seems like it would prevent that.
SleepEZ Organic Latex 10" or 13"
Organic cotton and eco wool, but introducing Dunlop and not sure if that’s bad? Also how to choose whether I need four layers or just three?
CozyPure Luxury
10" Plush or 8" Cush. Slighty more expensive than the others and haven’t learned as much about this company, though I notice they are members.
Sleeping Organic, Leaf or Tree
Seems great - all starting to look the same now!
Design Sleep 7 zone latex
Same as above!
Okay as if all of that weren’t enough, I’m also in the market for two twin beds for my three and five year old boys. I want their mattresses to last till I send them off to college if at all possible and hope this isn’t too much to wish for!
Here are my options at the moment for them:
FloBeds Student mattress or Select
Not sure if the student one can be flipped or zipped open? The photos of it don’t look particularly flattering but would love to hear if anyone has reviews. Select looks good but at $1249 each, it’s a pricey option.
SleepEZ Naturalé 9" Latex Mattress - $695 sale
Dunlop firm/plush reversible. Doesn’t zip open. Also an option to get an 8" natural latex in cotton/rayon cover on sale for $725. Two dunlop layers and one Talalay, can rearrange layers.
Design Sleep
HealthyKids (coils and latex) or HealthyLatex. Knowledgeable staff and seemingly quality materials but this company only has five year warranty on kids beds. Also not sure on coils or all latex. At $560 and $660, price is good.
Ikea MORGONGÅVA
Considering this one because the price is decent and Ikea beds seem to get decent reviews. Doesn’t use organic fibres and not sure if it can be flipped? Also, I note it contains 15% synthetic latex and am hesitant for this reason (don’t want any offgassing) but I saw Flobeds site say that blends don’t seem to have offgassing issues.
Thoughts on which one would be best for growing boys?
In short, I’m feeling paralyzed by thickness, layers, exchange policies and comparing in general!
All the mattresses will go on slatted platform beds being crafty by hubby if that makes any difference.
Also open to other suggestions if I’ve missed something (though that seems impossible :blink: ) or there is an option with better cost/quality features.
My sincere gratitude to anyone reading all that and offering thoughts!
Oh and this site has been so helpful!
Jenn in Cleveland