Sleepy’s 10” Medium Two-Sided Plush Quilted Foam Mattress
Upgrading a mattress may be one of the most beneficial actions for having a positive impact on a person’s health. Studies confirm, time and time again, the benefits of sound, uninterrupted, comfortable sleep, namely because sleep is the time the body dedicates to repairing itself.
Admittedly, the desire to replace my mattress long preceded my willingness to act on that impulse. Although, if I am to fully confess, I must also note that that delay was not the most prudent course of action for me. As it turns out, accommodating my comfort was among the best things I could have done for my health in the short term and long run.
At first, I thought I was just getting myself a mattress, then I realized it was a good subject for a review. Then I thought about how strange it was to review something I could only really fully test while being unconscious… pretty awesome, right?
The Right Stuffing
As it turns out, most mattresses on display in stores are spring filled. These are the more traditional mattresses that have a built in core of metal lattice springs that help a mattress retain shape and resistance. Generally, because of the way these metal parts are linked together internally, there are corners that either must be heavily padded or the body bears the punishment from them.
Conversely, apparently because of the method of shipping, probably many foam mattresses do not initially display as formidably as spring mattresses and therefore are quite often only available through online ordering and dispatch. This denies the customer the touch test, so it is well advised that you have a good idea regarding what you are looking for in advance of shopping for a mattress online.
After a few false starts and a lack of order fulfillment by Sam’s Club online, I eventually arrived at Mattress Firm’s store and web site to find my favored requirements all in one mattress. I considered in relative order: size, price, firmness, materials, construction and delivery. With those criteria in mind, I arrived at this particular selection, after considering the many options available, namely because it was two-sided, thick, firm, simply designed, materials aware, very reasonably priced and easy to order. As a bonus it is also adjustable and bed compatible for potential use in my twilight years.
Fulfillment
Once ordered, the package arrived on the second day of the window they proposed (7-10 working days). The box was almost five feet long but only about 18 inches top and side which was puzzling to contemplate but it was apparent that they had squished all the air out of the mattress, rolled it up and squeezed it into a plastic bag inside and slipped that into the box….genius! One assumes most foam mattresses are being delivered this way now and, if not, they ought to be.
Ultimately because of this handling, when the mattress is liberated from its packaging it is not exactly impressive in its immediate repose. No, you have to put it in place and allow it to suck up air to gain back its intended form. This can take quite a while and by my reckoning this mattress was in full form only after nearly 24 hours. (Like I was saying it takes a while). Bear in mind that it is still usable in the meantime.
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Initial Testing
The first morning I woke up on this mattress it was transcendental to say the least. I could feel myself emerging from a deep fog of unconsciousness to an awareness that something was very different, as if my spirit was reentering my body. I became aware of the plush cushioned firmness of the mattress core and even the resilience of the corrugated layer enmeshed in the quilted surface as it interacted with the mattress pad and I enjoyed the texture of my brand new sheets and the coziness of my new comforter. (Yeah, kind of went all out for this experience). It was well worthwhile as it was without a doubt one of the best returns to consciousness I think I have ever had. I laid there peacefully awake and somewhat astonished, very glad I get to do this again, everyday, for the next however long I want to, and yes, indeed, I want to…very much!
Coming To My Senses
Once awake I could recognize some immediate benefits. If one were to consider the body for what one might refer to as its corners (the neck, shoulders, hips and knees), or basically the bony parts that make direct contact with surfaces, these all were evidently no longer overnight pressure points or parts that needed all day to recover. Strangely absent were basic aches, soreness and fatigue. To me that was an immediate sign that my body would be able to advance beyond simply repairing overnight stress points. Clearly my health and well-being were going to come out ahead from this arrangement.
Ongoing Testing
Since the first test, mornings have been only slightly less existential. I seldom feel as if I wish to stay in bed but this mattress will tempt that sentiment. The corollary is that once properly rested you just kinda want to get your day going, happy to be in your own bones for a change.
Princess and the Pea
For some this mattress may be too firm. It does supply ample resistance and I do appreciate the distribution of my weight without feeling like I am too sunken in. Low motion transfer means that you or another person, even objects, are not subject to every movement along the mattress surface. Personally, I found this all very comfortable but naturally that is a matter of opinion and personal preference. A pillow-top mattress cover might be a worthwhile enhancement for some people. Furthermore nice memory foam pillows are perfect additions in this arrangement as well and are probably essential in order to get best results overall. However that is a different review for another time, perhaps.
Maintenance Rotation
Worth noting here is that being two-sided probably more than doubles the life expectancy of this mattress. Many manufacturers and distributors will likely tell you this process is no longer routine. That claim is most likely because of a trend toward single-sided mattresses and has little bearing on the reality that all materials eventually suffer fatigue from use. As with more traditional mattresses memory foam mattresses can and likely should also be rotated.
One should rotate their mattress every 3 to 6 months generally to avoid creating a rut where one sinks in the most. To do this properly, one should flip the mattress 180 degrees horizontally and vertically, so that the place where your head was is now at the foot of the bed on the underside. When done diligently, the area that receives the most pressure can be alternated 3 times (12-24 months) before concentrating to the same area again. With a foam mattress the likes of this one it may virtually last more than several lifetimes without getting that overworked, lived-in feel, making it more than worth the cost.
Conclusion
As I long have suspected (and as we have been plainly told), it is the spring part of spring mattresses that do the harm and damage to our bodies and contribute to discomfort, aches and pains, as well as interfere with sound uninterrupted sleep. After one week of personal testing I can affirm such claims are probably true for most people. If you or someone you know has trouble getting a good night’s sleep, looking into alternatives for your sleeping platform is a worthwhile endeavor.
If you have been looking for a mattress and prefer them firm, resilient and comfortable, this mattress is a good find among many competing products. Though no promotional consideration or compensation from Mattress Firm has been received, this product is an easy recommendation to the extent that I now wish to order another one for my parents and will extol its virtues to anyone looking to change their somatic accommodations. Sweet dreams!