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TraditionalSet8

How do I pick a type of mattress there are an overwhelming amount of options

So I'm 19 and looking to buy a new mattress the one I have was purchased as a used mattress from a family friend and it's older than me. Its falling apart and causing me a lot of pain so it's time for a new one. I am a side sleeper and weigh about 300lbs. Between school and work I don't have time to go to a mattress store look around so I need a mattress plus foundation or box spring that can be delivered without me being home. What would you suggest I get?

Posted Apr 30, 2023, 2:26 AM UTC

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batmannorm•

For your weight and age, not sure about height, most folks would prefer a firmer mattress. If you are on a budget, you can try the allswell brick from walmart. Or you can look at the brooklyn bedding titan or plank luxe. You are young enough that side sleeping on a firmer mattress shouldnt be an issue, unless you specifically have shoulder or hip problems. I would suggest a hybrid type of mattress which has pocketed coils and foam. The BB Plank Luxe is flippable, so if the ultra firm side is too firm, you can flip it to the less firm side, but both are still pretty firm.

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TraditionalSet8OP•

Thank you for the recommendations I will look into them

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Beneficial-Side-4201•

I am inclined to add that should you choose one of those extra firm options, you will very likely need a topper for pressure relief.

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Little-Chipmunk-1867•

I was thinking the same thing also. I’m 250 lbs and at my weight I get very sore pressure points when side and back sleeping on a firm mattress. At my weight it was just as important to get pressure relief as it was getting the high coil count and edge support to take the weight. So I second getting a good quality topper. In my experience as a heavier person, I couldn’t do less then 1000 coils. I would just sink right into the mattress when a sat on it. Or when I laid on it, my butt would sink in.

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Beneficial-Side-4201•

All of the heavy folks in my life are happiest with supportive medium hybrids.

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TraditionalSet8OP•

I was thinking the same thing

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InvidiousJamieson•

Seconded on the topper. You want some pressure relief on your shoulders and hips.

The way you treat your body now will impact how it feels years from now.

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AbaloneFew125•

I really would recommend taking the time to check out local stores. I know it would be a pain but even an hour in the store would make a difference. I'm going to buy a mattress soon. I'm around your size and everyone recommends a firmer mattress and many say go with a latex foam mattress. What I found at the store was that I prefer a more medium mattress, hybrid with pocket coils and memory foam on top. I absolutely hated the latex. I've never seen anyone with our weight like this combination so I wouldn't recommend it. But it shows that there is no way of knowing what is right for you unless you actually go and try a mattress in person.

Going to the store takes less time than having to return a mattress that doesn't work out. Also, you may end up settling for a mattress that is good enough rather than the best just because you don't want to go through the hassle of returning a mattress that you purchased online

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NontransferableApe•

I went into a store fully expecting to like the latex. Nope. God awful. Much prefer memory foam or a hybrid

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dinamikasoe•

Narrow down to JD powers annual award winning mattresses only.

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ChiMara777•

you wouldn't rely on any other organizations' recommendations, such as Consumer Reports?

I'm trying to research mattresses currently and finding that ones that are highly recommended by certain organizations, such as Consumer Reports, still have horrible actual consumer reviews ("worst mattress I've ever owned/back pain every morning"). I'm feeling quite overwhelmed 😭

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dinamikasoe•

In an industry which is highly vulnerable where giant companies like sealy and sterns and foster has to go chapter 11 where people complaint about everything every second and then a few win awards then make real sense and are totally worth it.

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shagreezz3•

Go to the stores , i purchased a bed like this and luckily the mattress is fine but the bed frame is so cheap, im now looking for a replacement smh

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