Mattress advice

[yeknomyeknom]

Ever since having a baby (2yrs ago) my mattress doesn't seem to be comfortable. I assume it's because my body has changed. I am a side sleeper. If I sleep on our much softer sofa it is far more comfy than my bed. Our mattress is from ikea, albeit the most expensive one they do. I would definitely invest in a new mattress if I thought it would improve my sleep but all the best mattress brands out there don't seem to have show rooms. Has anyone had this experience? Can anyone recommend a good mattress? I find memory foam uncomfortable (sweaty). We have a super king bed which means any mattress investment is very expensive and I don't want to spend thousands to end up witht the same result. I've tried about ten different Pillows and long support pillows. No good.

Thanks guys.

[hazelnunhead]

We have a mattress from Warren Evans

https://www.warrenevans.com/mattresses/

If you visit one of their showrooms,(If you click on the link above it will show you where all their showrooms are) you can test the mattresses, and I found their staff really knowledgable, in discussing what we wanted, prices etc.

[Knomester]

W have a pocket sprung mattress from Warren Evans too. It cost more than the bed frame itself! But, we sleep brilliantly on it and have done ever since we bought it 7 or so years ago. Definitely worth testing them to see which sort works for you.

We also bought a mattress from John Lewis a couple of years ago for our eldest's single bed and again we tested them in the shop.

Pillows are another matter altogether...I change mine regularly but still really struggle to find one soft enough that doesn't just completely collapse after a few weeks. Doesn't help that I like the king size ones which many places don't sell.

[PK36]

We bought a mattress about 6 months ago from the John Ryan Outlet store (http://www.johnryanoutlet.co.uk/) to replace our old Ikea one and it's one of the best purchases we've made. The outlet site sells off returned or slightly damaged mattresses for up to 50% off - we went for a Grade F mattress which is their most 'damaged' but besides a few scuffs/ marks it is perfect. It's only now that we have a decent mattress that we realise how badly we actually slept before.

[Tickle1978]

We just bought a bed from Warren Evans, pocket sprung mattress is so comfy, if you do go with them quote coupon code 'FRIENDS' and you'll get another ?30 off

[ACBP]

Warren Evans pocket sprung here too...great. I was going to buy a cheaper one but tested them all (with my friend!) and fell for a firm one which doesn't feel firm due to a soft topping...

[Ginster]

Mattress toppers can help if you fork out for a decent one. John Lewis do some good ones.

[yeknomyeknom]

Looks like warren Evans pocket sprung mattresses are the most popular. I will check them out this weekend hopefully. Thanks everyone.

[goldilocks]

try a mattress topper - they do help and are way cheaper than a new mattress if yours isn't sagging etc. Remember though that until recently all ikea mattresses were not standard UK size - so if yours is one of those you'll need to get an ikea one

[ladyruskin]

You could try Norris Bedding on Coldharbour Lane: http://www.norrisbedding.co.uk/mattresses/

I haven't used them personally but they are a long-established, local business which makes matteresses by hand.

A good mattress should last at least 10 years. If you consider how often you sleep in your bed, the cost of a mattress per night is pence.

[treehugger]

WE bought a wonderful warren evans memory foam mattress a few years ago. It is like sleeping on a cloud and not at all sweaty. it was quite expensive though - but I think all good mattresses are. They delivered and at the same time took away our old mattress, which was a great service.

[scareyt]

I had lower back pain since being pregnant that was much worse in the mornings and I was convinced our medium firm pocket sprung mattress made it worse. I also sleep on my side. And if I ever slept on a really firm mattress on holiday I would wake up in agony. I did loads of research and ended up buying this mattress: http://www.backinaction.co.uk/back-in-action-mattress It's memory foam and not only does my back no longer hurt but I now sleep through the night, every night, which I never ever used to before. It's brilliant. It's not sweaty but my husband did find it too hot so we got a superking frame and an Ikea mattress for his side. We dithered about it for ages because it's so expensive and our old bed wasn't very old but it was totally worth it. They have a show room in Marylebone where you can test it. (The second time I went to test it I nearly fell asleep because it was such a relief to be comfortable.)