My husband and I are transitioning to a more minimalist and natural sleeping arrangement (see our plan waaaay down below). If it helps, here are a few links to clarify the general direction we’re headed:
- https://nutritiousmovement.com/how-to-transition-out-of-a-mattress/
- https://nutritiousmovement.com/cleaning-up-my-sleep/
- https://nutritiousmovement.com/your-pillow-is-an-orthotic/
- Private Site
DISCLAIMER: I’m very detail oriented and an analyst. So…please excuse all the info I’m providing! I just want to be sure before purchase, as beds are a major purchase and our budget is tight. Thank you!!
Currently…
Our Bed/Sleeping: 12+ year old (cheapest version) SleepNumber king-size bed set at maximum firmness (it’s not quite firm enough to me). Weekly/daily naps on an extremely firm couch with no issues.
Personal: My BMI is 19 (115lbs); husband’s is 25 (175lbs). I side sleep; husband sleeps in any/all positions.
Our Plan…
“Mattress”: 4" thick King (76"x80") size 100% natural Dunlop Latex Topper, Firm with at least 5.3lb density (or 2 qty 2" toppers inside 4" cover)
Cover: Wool and Cotton only, washable, zipper around at least 3 sides
(If mattress and cover are organic, great, but not absolutely needed.)
“Foundation”: Plan to lay it directly on a handmade wood bed frame with slats 2"-2.5" apart.
Budget for “mattress”&cover: Under $1000. Preferably $600-$800.
Additional Notes for Our Plan:
- We very briefly laid down on a 3.75" foam mattress at Ikea to see how 4" of mattress would work (also kept in mind that firm latex would be much more supportive).
- We don’t want the 4" think topper cut down from a 6" slab; I want it manufactured with the “skin” on top and bottom…so no “cut side” that crumbles.
- We want a wool cover for flame retardant capabilities as well as for keeping moisture out of the latex when “sleeping hot”.
Help…
Can you point us to any places to order our desired “mattress” and cover from? Anyone have additional suggestions/tips or see any pitfalls to our plan (see below)? Need additional info from us? I’m just concerned that it may not work as we expected; I know of no store in the area to try latex mattresses/toppers.
Thank you so very much for all your help!!!