My mattress was super pricey so caveat there. I chose Avocado premium firm.
It’s been a dream for both me (MS + Connective Tissue and joint/lower back issues) and my husband.
It’s also constructed with certified organic and non-toxic materials.
They have a few showrooms around the country: SoCal, NJ/MY metro, DC
All orders are still online. Highly recommend.
I bought a hybrid latex + spring mattress from Avocado (lol) - other brands make them. I found traditional spring mattresses tend to create pressure points for me, particularly for hips and low back. Memory foam is too soft and unsupportive and I feel like I'm drowning in it (and it's very hot, IME), straight latex is very heavy and kind of unmanageable as well as slightly too firm by itself.
I did not get my mattress with the built in squishy topper because I didn't want to yeet all my standard size sheets, and I regret it - post back surgery I feel it's a little too firm for me (standard firmness for my mattress is 'medium-firm' which is good for belly sleepers, my partner is one). My back does feel supported laying on my stomach but I'm a G cup so no surface is going to accomodate that.
Saatva also makes hybrid mattresses with either memory foam or latex - personally I hate memory foam so I would never consider it, but Saatva was a top contender when I bought my last mattress, and I did go test one before I bought it. Ultimately Avocado was slightly cheaper and had a better warranty period/return policy, though obv. I kept mine.
you've got a few options! I love matching people with mattresses (been there, done that type of thing) and so this post is like a treat for me...
Try these:
\- Avocado Green... Firm/medium but you can opt for different pillowtops
\- Birch Luxury (I think my personal fav.. good for combo sleepers and is good for people that sleep hot!)... Medium-firm with latex and coils.
\- Melody Merino... probably feel more medium/medium firm. It's got pocketed springs layered with wool. I haven't actually tried this one myself but the specs have me intrigued. It looks like it could be a good option for a couple with two different weight categories and sleep needs.
\- Amerisleep Organica... more on the soft to medium side. It's organic but I don't think will do well for heavier stomach sleepers at all.
If you have back pain, don’t go for anything soft, and probably avoid memory foam altogether (maybe there are some really good foam mattresses that are firm enough but I haven’t experienced that myself). Firm is your friend.
We got an Avocado Green mattress a few years ago (no pillow topper) and it has been a game changer for my lower back pain. I can’t recommend highly enough.
Two caveats though:
1. My wife likes a softer mattress so she isn’t as stoked on it as I am. Keep that in mind if you sleep with a partner, might be worth doing the “king frame with two twin mattresses” thing if you have different preferences.
2. Having a really nice firm bed at home will RUIN hotel beds for you. I travel for work and hotels always have soft beds, which seems luxurious, but really sucks for sciatica people.
kbcava
