There is no arguing with the rising popularity of memory foam mattresses. Because of their unique supportive properties and extreme comfort, memory foam has taken the coveted top spot in the mattress world and will likely continue to dominate the competition in the coming years. Perhaps the most amazing thing about memory foam, apart from its unique composition, is that it continues to increase in popularity despite its relatively high purchase price. To be certain, the introduction of cheaper memory foam has affected the average price, though quality foam still commands top dollar. In fact, the average full or double sized memory foam mattress currently costs upwards of $1,500 without box spring or frame. For many families this means that a memory foam mattress is simply out of reach. Fortunately, there is an alternative for people that desire a comfortable mattress for their children and guests – a single memory foam mattress.
Although single memory foam mattresses aren’t for everyone, they are ideal for those that are in the market for a small mattress. We recently purchased a small mattress for our 3-year old son, though we did not buy him a memory foam mattress, as I assumed it would be out of reach price wise. As it turns out, a single or twin foam mattress can be purchased for a suggested retail price of about $1,000, which is not much more than we paid for a quality spring and coil mattress. With a bit of negotiating it should be possible to knock a considerable amount off the MSRP.
Many people reading this article are likely thinking I’m crazy for spending such an amount of money on a mattress for a child; however, it’s important to consider the amount of time he will spend in that mattress. A high quality mattress can last for several years and many memory foam mattresses are guaranteed to last up to 20 years. At 3 years of age that means my son could use a $1,000 twin mattress until he’s 23 years of age at an average cost of just $50 per year. Consider also that he would be sleeping on a mattress that provided him with proper support and superior comfort through his entire developmental life. It’s actually a small price to pay when considering the huge benefit it can provide.
It’s important to remember the following tips when shopping for memory foam:
1. Always purchase a mattress with at least 3 pounds per cubic foot of density, as a less dense mattress will not provide the proper balance between comfort and support.
2. Consider purchasing a reputable brand such and Tempur-Pedic, since a reputable brand will have some positive (or negative) reviews behind it and will likely come with a generous warranty and excellent customer support.
3. Always purchase from a mattress retailer rather than from a general furniture store. A mattress retailer will specialize in the products they sell and will be able to provide you with insight that other stores can’t.
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