which selectfoam for me??

[phoenix]

Hi reckhart,

I noticed you guys mentioned that larger body types dont do as well as well on the low dense tops like the cloud luxe and I was wondring why that was? Is it due to the wearing out effect over time on low dense foam or is it that they end up "sinking in over time as it wears in?

Lower density foams will soften and break down more quickly than higher density foams so with heavier body types which put more mechanical stress on the materials (in the upper layers of a mattress in particular) this can lead to more rapid loss of comfort and support (which isn’t covered by warranty). There is more about the factors which can affect durability and the useful life of a mattress in post #4 here and the other posts it links to. Heavier people generally need more durable materials in their mattress.

Moreover, I was surprised at how much I liked the adjustable base, especially the zero gravity position for back sleeping as it takes strain off of my back. I haven never been a back sleeper and was wondering if it is reasonable to expect to be able to change to becoming a back sleeper or if old habits usually take over.

It’s certainly possible to change habitual sleeping positions with conscious effort and intent over time and if the new position is comfortable for you but it may be a gradual process. An adjustable bed may help because it can “encourage” you to sleep on your back and you would be less comfortable and less likely to turn to your side if it was in a raised position.

New habits can take some time to develop but it’s certainly possible. My fiance has slowly been shifting from being a side sleeper to much more of a back sleeper because of TMJ which can be affected by side sleeping.

Phoenix