I just bought it! It seems to be a truly legit company with great customer service, and quality beds. I also love that it’s flippable! Thank you so much for the rec!
I bought a latex mattress from Sleep EZ 10 years ago. I also wanted a bed that was not toxic. Unfortunately, timing was such that I wasn't home long enough to get the full mattress experience during the trial period; so I was stuck with an expensive mattress. I am 5'3" 115#, and they suggested my comfort level would be bottom firm Dunlop, middle medium Dunlop, and top soft Talalay. It wasn't comfortable, not supportive, and back pain ensued. In the last 10 years, I've tried numerous toppers that helped somewhat. I finally put the firm on top with another topper. Back pain was always an issue, along with tossing and turning. Last November, we stayed in an Airbnb for 6 weeks. I couldn't believe how well I slept, on my side, all night long. The mattress was made in Indonesia (yes, it had fiberglass). It had an inner spring unit with a foam pad, and the support was stellar. After finding that I could be pain-free, I started looking for a mattress. I tried the Helix Midnight Core, but my hips sank and caused severe back and sciatic pain. I had to sleep on the couch to get any sleep. While searching online, I found Engineered Sleep. Customer service was awesome! They recommended the 12" Classic Hybrid affordable mattress in the cushion-firm, and expedited the delivery date as I was so miserable. The mattress expanded quickly to shape with no off-gassing. This mattress has alleviated the back pain, and sleeping for 7-8 hours is something that I haven't had the luxury of for many years. I am 70 years old and am grateful to have stumbled across this mattress maker. I recommend you give them a call and speak to them. You have nothing to lose, as they also have a trial period. [www.engineeredsleep.com](http://www.engineeredsleep.com)
How firm do you like your mattress? I have 2 Engineered Sleep classic hybrid 12" mattresses in extra firm. They're a 10/10 firmness which is exactly what my wife and I want in a mattress. It's a hybrid of 50ild foam & 14.75 gauge springs. It has an organic cotton topper, great edge support (only in the extra firm mattress), and is flippable. Fantastic customer support too.
We have the classic hybrid in extra firm. I did a bunch of research as my husband has complained forever that our mattresses have never been firm enough for him. We have been sleeping on it for two months. Their customer service is fantastic too.
Most people think they need super soft for side sleeping but that's actually not quite right. You want something in that medium to medium-soft range (like 5-6 on the firmness scale). Too soft and your hips sink in way too much, your spine gets out of alignment, and you get MORE hip pain.
It's not just about overall firmness. You need to look for something that's just RIGHT with decent pressure relief in the comfort layers (like 3" of responsive foam) but with good support down under. You want to sink IN enough to cradle your hips and shoulders, but not sink DOWN so far.
Sometimes hip pain for side sleepers is actually from a mattress that's TOO soft, not too firm. Your hips are the heaviest part of your body, so if they're sinking too deep, it puts stress on everything.
From the ones I’ve tested, I’d suggest the Helix Dawn (they have Core, Luxe, and Elite versions, so choose the one that fits your budget) or the Engineered Sleep Classic Hybrid Mattress in 12".
Both mattresses come with reinforced edges and are rated 8 to 10 out of 10 on the firmness scale. They’re also very transparent about the materials used in their mattress construction, and I trust them enough.
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