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[phoenix]

Hi coolmonk,

Thanks for the response! I was able to read a good bit today here on the site and I am going to buy latex. I absolutely don’t want an innerspring (been there, done that) and I feel strongly about off-gassing so that rules out memory foam

I would keep in mind that there are many different types of innersprings and each type is also used as a support layer for a huge variety of different mattresses. In most cases the support layers or components or a mattress (whether it’s an innerspring, latex, polyfoam or any other support material) isn’t the weak link of a mattress and it’s almost always the comfort layers that are closer to the top of a mattress that soften or breaks down long before the support system. Having said that … latex (either in the comfort layers or the support layers) is certainly a great choice for those who are familiar with the material and know they like it.

Some of the better options or possibilities I’m aware of in the Boulder/Denver area are listed in post #2 here.

For my 5 year old I’ll likely go innerspring to save money and I figure she’s so tiny it will take years to put a dent in a full size mattress.

Even more important than the innerspring is the comfort layer and cover that is over it because that is what she will be in closest contact with. Some of the more informative and helpful posts and threads about mattresses and children are listed in post #2 here.

Phoenix