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Hello to all of you searching for or currently enjoying a great night's sleep. :) My husband and I just purchased a king size Nature's Rest Sea Breeze mattress and have slept on it twice. Both nights, I have been pleased. However, I realize that two nights is hardly enough to form a solid opinion. My DH seems satisfied so far as well. I found this forum yesterday (what timing!) and have been reading for hours everything I could find about latex mattresses. I was hoping to find specific comments about the Sea Breeze, but haven't had the good fortune to run across them, so I decided to join up and post my own thread. :) Here are the "label specifics" from the mattress: 60% Latex Core covered with anti-microbial slick 2% poly -- Latex 30%, PU foam 7%, polyester fiber 1% I don't see anything about ILD ratings, etc. After reading so many of the knowledgeable posts here, I am beginning to feel apprehensive about this purchase. It was so expensive (for us anyway) and I desperately want it to work, but am concerned about the "sagging, body indentations, back pain, hammock" effects. We bought it from Jordan's Furniture and are allowed to return it after 30 days, but I am wondering if even 30 days is long enough to really know if we're going to be happy in the long run. Does anyone here have a "store bought" Nature's Rest mattress? If you do, what has been your experience with it thus far? Are you satisfied? Does anyone have the Sea Breeze in particular or have an opinion of it? Thanks so much for reading. I am looking forward to reading any and all replies. :) |
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Okay. *deep breath* After more reading at the "old forum", I am realizing that the information on the "law tag" may not accurately reflect the mattress composition. So, here's my next question. Since I have not been able to find specifics at the Nature's Rest website, does anyone know if there's another type of tag on the mattress (and where it is -- this thing is HEAVY) which might have better information? Maybe I should just try to call the company directly? I know I'm guilty of putting the cart before the horse, but I would like to know exactly what we've just purchased and get some sense of how likely it is to last. |
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I just think no one has anything intelligent to say because we're not familiar with this brand. There are over 500 mattress manufacturers. |
Oh.  I was hoping some of the posters from the "old" forum who wrote about Nature's Rest might still be lurking. Or, even someone who's knowledgeable about latex mattresses who could help me determine the durability of this mattress composition. From what I read in older posts, Natures Rest is a part of Spring Air -- or was anyway -- and Earth Elements is part of their new line. Hopefully, problems with their older models were recognized and fixed so the Earth Elements might be a better product. The Sea Breeze is a model which is part of the Earth Elements line. Thanks for replying though -- it was feeling mighty lonesome in this thread!  |
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Hi Sleepsound, I am in ownership of a Four Seasons all latex bed, also made by Spring Air. My hubby and I have been sleeping on this for a couple of weeks and so far, I feel like I have not slept this well since I was a youngster. I have arthritis in my shoulders hips and knees, so a soft sleeping surface is important. My hubby is 6'4" tall and over 200 lbs. He needs his strong back for work, so good support is important to him. This mattress seems to be doing us both good. We tried tempur-pedic (disaster) as well as two other latex models from Dormia. I don't know how this will work out in the long haul, but for the last couple of weeks it has been great. One thing I want to touch on is the poor reviews from so many folks about Spring Air products. This is my first purchase from this brand and I too read many poor reviews. I also try to "read between the lines" of many of those reviews. I ask myself, "did this person rotate the mattress as specified? Is this person very heavy and expecting too much from a mattress? Is this a 4" pillowtop mattress that will create body indentations within a month because that is the nature of a pillowtop mattress?" I decided to ask friends and neighbors for personal experience. My 240 lb. former football player neighbor told me about his Spring Air latex. He has had it for over 2 years and still loves it. Even after shoulder surgery. This was a review I am hoping I can depend on. In all my years of shopping for mattresses I have found that whatever the salesman needs to sell, seems to be "the absolute best ever" product, so a salesperson is not always the best source for information either. I bought a Serta many years ago from a salesman who assured me "you just can't get a better mattress" Six months later I went to the same store to purchase new beds for my teenage sons and the very same salesman told me "we no longer carry Serta, they break down too quickly. Now we carry Sealy and you just can't get a better mattress." After spending way too much money on a mattress ( don't we all), be sure to back yourself up with the warranty. Register your mattress with the company and demand that they stand behind the product. I cannot tell you how many people feel this is not important. I hope this bed works out for you and I hope the Spring Air company is making better beds than ever. We all just want a good nights sleep. |
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I had to laugh when you described the salesman. You are SO right about that! I think they teach this tactic at Mattress Salesperson School. The other day I was actually surprised when I walked into this place called Mattress Discounters. The female salesperson actually didn't impose her "knowledge" on me! In fact, she was mightily impressed with all the "mattress terms" I was throwing out. She said I should work in a mattress store! I told her I've researched them starting since the late '70s, back when I knew every coil count of every brand! But, now with the internet, it's even easier to do our homework. Anyway, it was refreshing to have someone who didn't hover and stalk. Although....I DID notice she seemed to like the Tempurpedic and wanted me to lay on those. Hmmmm... :-) By the way, Sleepsound, how did you insert those little smiley (and not-so-smiley-faces) in your post? sillymom wrote: Hi Sleepsound,</p><p>I am in ownership of a Four Seasons all latex bed, also made by Spring Air. My hubby and I have been sleeping on this for a couple of weeks and so far, I feel like I have not slept this well since I was a youngster. I have arthritis in my shoulders hips and knees, so a soft sleeping surface is important. My hubby is 6'4" tall and over 200 lbs. He needs his strong back for work, so good support is important to him. This mattress seems to be doing us both good. We tried tempur-pedic (disaster) as well as two other latex models from Dormia. I don't know how this will work out in the long haul, but for the last couple of weeks it has been great. </p><p>One thing I want to touch on is the poor reviews from so many folks about Spring Air products. This is my first purchase from this brand and I too read many poor reviews. I also try to "read between the lines" of many of those reviews. I ask myself, "did this person rotate the mattress as specified? Is this person very heavy and expecting too much from a mattress? Is this a 4" pillowtop mattress that will create body indentations within a month because that is the nature of a pillowtop mattress?" I decided to ask friends and neighbors for personal experience. My 240 lb. former football player neighbor told me about his Spring Air latex. He has had it for over 2 years and still loves it. Even after shoulder surgery. This was a review I am hoping I can depend on.</p><p>In all my years of shopping for mattresses I have found that whatever the salesman needs to sell, seems to be "the absolute best ever" product, so a salesperson is not always the best source for information either. I bought a Serta many years ago from a salesman who assured me "you just can't get a better mattress" Six months later I went to the same store to purchase new beds for my teenage sons and the very same salesman told me "we no longer carry Serta, they break down too quickly. Now we carry Sealy and you just can't get a better mattress." After spending way too much money on a mattress ( don't we all), be sure to back yourself up with the warranty. Register your mattress with the company and demand that they stand behind the product. I cannot tell you how many people feel this is not important. </p><p>I hope this bed works out for you and I hope the Spring Air company is making better beds than ever. We all just want a good nights sleep. |
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BeddyBye wrote: By the way, Sleepsound, how did you insert those little smiley (and not-so-smiley-faces) in your post? On the very right end of the toolbar is a smiley face. Click on that and you get a dialog with about 20 smilies. |
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Hi Sillymom and Beddy Bye -- thanks so much for popping in here! Tonight marks our first full week sleeping on this mattress and I have to agree with you Sillymom. I haven't slept this well in YEARS. No hip, shoulder, neck or back pain. I looooove it. I actually feel rested when I wake up and my allergies have really calmed down. It's incredible and may sound like I'm exaggerating, but I promise I'm not.  Now, how long will it last? That's the question. You know, I haven't heard of the Four Seasons model. Is it part of the Nature's Rest line or is it considered to be straight from Spring Air? I am happy to hear you are two weeks in and still happy. I hope it stays that way for you too! I tell you, the negative comments I've read have made me super anxious, but I guess everyone is different and probably won't have the same experience. I was very naive (I now realize) when I went to Jordan's Furniture. I didn't know a thing about mattresses. The salespeople were not pushy, oddly enough. They did have my husband and I try the tempur-pedic and the sleep number beds. After we decided those were not desirable, they showed us the Nature's Rest line. DH and I didn't even go anywhere else to look because DH likes the quality of Jordan's customer service and insisted we buy from them. After reading about Sleepy's and some of the other stores, I'm glad. I would have been irritated by the "every mattress we've got is the best" salespeople.  Truthfully, had I found this forum BEFORE buying, I probably would have paid more attention to the Natura line. They had some at Jordan's, but I was so interested in NR, I just passed them up. Thanks for the advice on registering our mattress with NR -- I don't think I saw a card or anything in our literature, but I will look again to make sure. Also, I am worried about the effect of my weight on the mattress. I am 260 right now and DH is 170. I did not know (and of course the salesperson didn't say "this is not a good choice for heavyset people") before I bought it that my weight would cause it to break down faster.  This message was modified Oct 30, 2007 by Sleepsound
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Sleepsound, The Four Seasons is indeed a straight Spring Air line. It comes as a hybrid (coils and foam) or all latex. We are enjoying the all latex type. Jordans Furniture is an excellent place to buy. A no pressure sale is so refreshing and the store has a great reputation. I hope the mattress holds up well for you. Latex is very resilient and holds up so well. I mentioned the weight situation because any mattress wear out quicker under these conditions. Latex is still a great choice though. Remember to rotate it faithfully for the best use. It is funny how Latex is becoming so popular now. Thirty-five years ago my parents had a latex mattress for my mothers asthma. we also had five twin latex beds for the asmathic children in the family. Those mattresses all lasted 20 years or more. Suddenly, it seems, people are catching on. Of course back then it was considered a "medical mattress" and was covered by health insurance. Now wouldn't THAT be nice?!!? |
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Wow -- I wish I had known about the Spring Air latex line! I would have tried those out too. Oh well, I guess I'll know better when the next mattress-buying opportunity comes up. We should, sometime soon, replace a couple of mattresses in the guest rooms, so I will be a little more choosy then. I had no idea latex mattresses had been around for so long. The fact they are good for folks with respiratory problems (allergies, asthma etc) was a compelling feature for me. I have had allergies for most of my life and they seem to get worse instead of better. That would be incredible if a doc could just write a "prescription" for one for medical purposes and have insurance cover the cost! Well, we can dream. :) I would love for my Mother to have one. She has rheumatoid arthritis (severe) and respiratory problems which require the regular use of inhalers and oral medication. She has a difficult time resting on a regular innerspring mattress. I am going to convince her she needs to try ours when she visits so she can see for herself how great they are. I am feeling encouraged by coming here and talking to you, so thanks. I was ready to send it back on day 31 -- I had nearly convinced myself I'd made a big mistake. We absolutely will rotate on schedule to help it wear evenly. Also, yet ANOTHER good reason to start dieting/exercising!! |
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What toolbar? I'm looking! But, where?? haysdb wrote: On the very right end of the toolbar is a smiley face. Click on that and you get a dialog with about 20 smilies. |
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Hello BeddyBye! The toolbar shows up when you click "post reply" -- it is just above the window where you type your message. It is a little smiley face at the end of the toolbar right beneath the "Your Message:". HTH |
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Hmmm...I guess they left it out on my computer. :( I tried clicking on Post Reply and didn't see a toolbar or smiley faces. So, I clicked on Quote like I always do. Still no toolbar. :( Sleepsound wrote: Hello BeddyBye!<BR><BR>The toolbar shows up when you click "post reply" -- it is just above the window where you type your message. It is a little smiley face at the end of the toolbar right beneath the "Your Message:".<BR><BR>HTH |
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BeddyBye wrote: Hmmm...I guess they left it out on my computer. :( I tried clicking on Post Reply and didn't see a toolbar or smiley faces. So, I clicked on Quote like I always do. Still no toolbar. :( Right below "Your Message:" is there a small triangle? If there is, click on it to "Expand Toolbar" |
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On our second week now and still pretty happy. I am sleeping much better than I did on our Kingsdown innerspring mattress. Something interesting I wanted to point out to any who may be reading this and considering one of these mattresses. It IS flippable. I did not think it was until I read more about it. The mattress information sheet says the other side is more firm and the mattress can be flipped for those who prefer a firmer sleep surface. Veeeerrry interesting! |
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Nope. No triangle. Nothin'. :( haysdb wrote: Right below "<b>Your Message:</b>" is there a small triangle? If there is, click on it to "Expand Toolbar" |
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Beddy Bye, that's just bizarre! What internet browser are you using? Maybe that has something to do with it??  |
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IE on AOL. That is strange because as a rule, I always am able to use little smileys and icons on other forums. But then, this new message board is "unique" for the lack of a better word. :) Lindsay Sleepsound wrote: Beddy Bye, that's just bizarre! <BR><BR>What internet browser are you using? Maybe that has something to do with it?? |