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Right then guys recommendations please.
I have the firmest of mattresses and it is breaking me slowly but surely 
I've got about £400 to spend.
Whilst looking I came across the Emma mattress...it's half price on sale...I've just about got enough for it.
Does anyone have one? If so...is it any good?
Anyone have any other recommendations?
Getting a new one has now become a necessity as I wake up with really bad aches. |
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I have an Otto mattress which may be a little more expensive but it’s fantastic. Very firm.
I also have the pillows which are the only pillows that I don’t get too warm on and have to keep turning over.
I insist you come and try them asap…you won’t regret it 
K |
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I'll be following this thread with interest OP as I desperately need a new mattress before my back completely seizes up, and I haven't a clue what to go for. I'm sure you'll have more replies in the morning  |
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"Right then guys recommendations please.
I have the firmest of mattresses and it is breaking me slowly but surely
I've got about £400 to spend.
Whilst looking I came across the Emma mattress...it's half price on sale...I've just about got enough for it.
Does anyone have one? If so...is it any good?
Anyone have any other recommendations?
Getting a new one has now become a necessity as I wake up with really bad aches."
We have just got a Emma mattress and we find it quite comfortable no complaints so far x |
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I think it’s out of your price range but C’s mattress is about 1 1/2 foot in depth  It does not budge, it’s a two man job to make the bed to lift it!
It’s very hard and very comfy…you’d love it. Another you should try out 
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I can't help but chuckle because "Emma Mattress" sounds like a purely British porn star name.
I have quite a firm mattress. I'm 5'11 and 13 stone so don't want to get that "sinking feeling". Mind you, there's a slat or two that needs replacing, now... |
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"I have an Otto mattress which may be a little more expensive but it’s fantastic. Very firm.
I also have the pillows which are the only pillows that I don’t get too warm on and have to keep turning over.
I insist you come and try them asap…you won’t regret it
K"
Let me see now! C has a really good one also hmmmmmm |
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"I think it’s out of your price range but C’s mattress is about 1 1/2 foot in depth It does not budge, it’s a two man job to make the bed to lift it!
It’s very hard and very comfy…you’d love it. Another you should try out
K"
For research purposes, you understand 
I definitely need to try them both |
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"I'll be following this thread with interest OP as I desperately need a new mattress before my back completely seizes up, and I haven't a clue what to go for. I'm sure you'll have more replies in the morning "
We spend si much time in bed that a good one is definitely a necessity. I'm sure there will be a few folk interested in any recommendations |
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"Right then guys recommendations please.
I have the firmest of mattresses and it is breaking me slowly but surely
I've got about £400 to spend.
Whilst looking I came across the Emma mattress...it's half price on sale...I've just about got enough for it.
Does anyone have one? If so...is it any good?
Anyone have any other recommendations?
Getting a new one has now become a necessity as I wake up with really bad aches.
We have just got a Emma mattress and we find it quite comfortable no complaints so far x"
I am definitely thinking this is what I am going to go for.
Emma do 2 . Did you go for the standard or the other? (can't remember the names) x |
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"I can't help but chuckle because "Emma Mattress" sounds like a purely British porn star name.
I have quite a firm mattress. I'm 5'11 and 13 stone so don't want to get that "sinking feeling". Mind you, there's a slat or two that needs replacing, now..."
It does sound like it
Maybe that's why I'm drawn to them
Glad you have found yourself a comfy one. They do recommend a firm one for heavier folk x |
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I got a new mattress just this week - I looked at the Emma mattresses and saw some reviews suggesting that they began to go downhill after about a year, so I decided that that wasn't worth the risk. |
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"Have you tried simply just turning it over?"
It is so heavy it would take 2 men to turn it over and it wouldn't make any difference.
They do say you should turn your mattress over.
Thanks though x |
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"I got a new mattress just this week - I looked at the Emma mattresses and saw some reviews suggesting that they began to go downhill after about a year, so I decided that that wasn't worth the risk. "
What did you go for in the end? |
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"I got a new mattress just this week - I looked at the Emma mattresses and saw some reviews suggesting that they began to go downhill after about a year, so I decided that that wasn't worth the risk.
What did you go for in the end?"
A Slumberland medium mattress from Benson's. (I didn't mention it because it's more than £400, sorry  ) So far I'm really pleased. It's supportive firm but not uncomfortable.
Re turning/flipping the mattress, if you can't flip it then try sleeping at the foot of the bed? The wear will be different. Or maybe get a good mattress topper - it's how I prolonged the life of my old one |
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"I got a new mattress just this week - I looked at the Emma mattresses and saw some reviews suggesting that they began to go downhill after about a year, so I decided that that wasn't worth the risk.
What did you go for in the end?
A Slumberland medium mattress from Benson's. (I didn't mention it because it's more than £400, sorry ) So far I'm really pleased. It's supportive firm but not uncomfortable.
Re turning/flipping the mattress, if you can't flip it then try sleeping at the foot of the bed? The wear will be different. Or maybe get a good mattress topper - it's how I prolonged the life of my old one "
I'm glad you got one to suit you but yes...out of my price range
I thought about a topper but some of them are half of my actual mattress budget! |
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I've got the Emma hybrid, I think it's called. I prefer a firmer mattress in general I can honestly say, it's the best mattress I've slept on. I sleep on my side and it was recommended for side sleepers who like firmish mattresses. |
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We got an Emma, really liked it at first but found it dipped into the middle after a few months. Ended up sticking it on one of the kids’ beds and bought one from Next instead. I wouldn’t buy another Emma one personally x |
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"IKEA do a large range of mattresses and our local store have an area set out to try for comfort.
Plus shrink packed so you can even get a king size home in the car"
I have never been to IKEA! Maybe time for a trip |
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"I've got the Emma hybrid, I think it's called. I prefer a firmer mattress in general I can honestly say, it's the best mattress I've slept on. I sleep on my side and it was recommended for side sleepers who like firmish mattresses."
They are not in my budget
I'm also a side sleeper
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"IKEA do a large range of mattresses and our local store have an area set out to try for comfort.
Plus shrink packed so you can even get a king size home in the car
I have never been to IKEA! Maybe time for a trip "
Nooooooooo!
Don’t do it for the love of God, no.
You’ll go in for something useful, but spend 5 hours, and £300 on tea lights, batteries, and Swedish meatballs.  |
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"We got an Emma, really liked it at first but found it dipped into the middle after a few months. Ended up sticking it on one of the kids’ beds and bought one from Next instead. I wouldn’t buy another Emma one personally x"
Even with the small amount of us on here a few have tried Emma.
A mixed bag of reviews and I think I need to rethink it x
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By *osie xWoman
over a year ago
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"IKEA do a large range of mattresses and our local store have an area set out to try for comfort.
Plus shrink packed so you can even get a king size home in the car
I have never been to IKEA! Maybe time for a trip
Nooooooooo!
Don’t do it for the love of God, no.
You’ll go in for something useful, but spend 5 hours, and £300 on tea lights, batteries, and Swedish meatballs. "
He may be right Annabelle, I did come out with a shelf and a whisk also |
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"IKEA do a large range of mattresses and our local store have an area set out to try for comfort.
Plus shrink packed so you can even get a king size home in the car"
IKEA mattresses are not a standard size and only their bedding fits their mattresses! |
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"IKEA do a large range of mattresses and our local store have an area set out to try for comfort.
Plus shrink packed so you can even get a king size home in the car
I have never been to IKEA! Maybe time for a trip
Nooooooooo!
Don’t do it for the love of God, no.
You’ll go in for something useful, but spend 5 hours, and £300 on tea lights, batteries, and Swedish meatballs.
He may be right Annabelle, I did come out with a shelf and a whisk also"
well..you can't have too many shelves and whisks can you! |
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"IKEA do a large range of mattresses and our local store have an area set out to try for comfort.
Plus shrink packed so you can even get a king size home in the car
I have never been to IKEA! Maybe time for a trip
Nooooooooo!
Don’t do it for the love of God, no.
You’ll go in for something useful, but spend 5 hours, and £300 on tea lights, batteries, and Swedish meatballs. "
Ah the meatballs..they are kinda famous
And tea lights look so pretty |
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"IKEA do a large range of mattresses and our local store have an area set out to try for comfort.
Plus shrink packed so you can even get a king size home in the car
IKEA mattresses are not a standard size and only their bedding fits their mattresses! "
Hey DC....that's me out then. I already have a base that I'm happy with x |
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By *osie xWoman
over a year ago
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"IKEA do a large range of mattresses and our local store have an area set out to try for comfort.
Plus shrink packed so you can even get a king size home in the car
IKEA mattresses are not a standard size and only their bedding fits their mattresses! "
I’ve never had this problem. I have a double mattress and all my bedding fits. I have known this though with the mattresses that come with their furniture so possibly these are custom made ones? |
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When I bought my bed I tried the mattresses in the shop. I felt like a right prat lying down on various ones in front of my parents and the sales assistant, but it was good. Plus I was told the heavier you are, the firmer the mattress you need.
As it's something you'll use every day for years and a bad one will make you feel rubbish, I would definitely want to try them out and not buy online |
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"IKEA do a large range of mattresses and our local store have an area set out to try for comfort.
Plus shrink packed so you can even get a king size home in the car
IKEA mattresses are not a standard size and only their bedding fits their mattresses!
I’ve never had this problem. I have a double mattress and all my bedding fits. I have known this though with the mattresses that come with their furniture so possibly these are custom made ones?"
I believe they sell European sized beds. The singles are an extra 10cm long. Not impossible to find fitted sheets, but you'll struggle to find them in shops. Online is the way to go |
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"When I bought my bed I tried the mattresses in the shop. I felt like a right prat lying down on various ones in front of my parents and the sales assistant, but it was good. Plus I was told the heavier you are, the firmer the mattress you need.
As it's something you'll use every day for years and a bad one will make you feel rubbish, I would definitely want to try them out and not buy online "
I have no problem trying them out in the shop. And so right...a bad mattress can leave you feeling awful with aches and pains.
There's only me and I'm only light but you never know who I could end up eventually sharing a bed with |
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"IKEA do a large range of mattresses and our local store have an area set out to try for comfort.
Plus shrink packed so you can even get a king size home in the car
IKEA mattresses are not a standard size and only their bedding fits their mattresses! "
This isn't true anymore. They do UK sizes as well as European sizes. We have IKEA mattresses on our daughter's bed (single) and son's bed (double) and they are the expected size plus our random rag-tag collection of bedding fits just fine. |
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"I think Ikea mattresses are 7 foot long and double and single UK matresses are 6' 6""
They do UK sizes as well as European and have done for a long time. We put an IKEA double on a non-IKEA double bedframe in about 2007 and there were no problems. |
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"I think Ikea mattresses are 7 foot long and double and single UK matresses are 6' 6"
They do UK sizes as well as European and have done for a long time. We put an IKEA double on a non-IKEA double bedframe in about 2007 and there were no problems. "
Oh, I have an ikea bed. Up until now, it's been a bugger to get sheets etc |
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"IKEA do a large range of mattresses and our local store have an area set out to try for comfort.
Plus shrink packed so you can even get a king size home in the car
I have never been to IKEA! Maybe time for a trip
Nooooooooo!
Don’t do it for the love of God, no.
You’ll go in for something useful, but spend 5 hours, and £300 on tea lights, batteries, and Swedish meatballs. "
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"IKEA do a large range of mattresses and our local store have an area set out to try for comfort.
Plus shrink packed so you can even get a king size home in the car
I have never been to IKEA! Maybe time for a trip "
Plan carefully and stick to your budget. It's dangerous  |
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"IKEA do a large range of mattresses and our local store have an area set out to try for comfort.
Plus shrink packed so you can even get a king size home in the car
I have never been to IKEA! Maybe time for a trip "
Take a ball of string, tie one end at the entrance, or you'll never find your way out of the labyrinth. Watch out for the cannibal tribe living in the depths of soft furnishings. If the minotaur catches your scent, make a dash for kitchenware to get meat hammers and spatulas for use as weapons... |
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I bought an Italian foam mattress from EBay that was designed for bad backs and had 7 support zones and memory foam on both sides so can be turned.
It was less than £300 for king size and most comfortable mattress I have ever had. It came rolled and vacuum packed. |
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I have a Simba, I tried an Emma, but couldn't get on with it. I don't know what the price is now mind you.
Most of these mattress companies offer money back guarantees anyway, so you could have a try and see... Otherwise I would suggest you try in somewhere like Benson's or dream's to try them out. |
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I can't speak to the quality, but I know British Heart Foundation furniture stores sell mattresses. Wrapped in plastic, so they are new, just not from a mattress shop. I've seen them recently for about £100? |
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"Nooooooooo!
Don’t do it for the love of God, no.
You’ll go in for something useful, but spend 5 hours, and £300 on tea lights, batteries, and Swedish meatballs.
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This is so true
I once only spent £32, I was severely proud of myself |
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"IKEA do a large range of mattresses and our local store have an area set out to try for comfort.
Plus shrink packed so you can even get a king size home in the car
I have never been to IKEA! Maybe time for a trip
Take a ball of string, tie one end at the entrance, or you'll never find your way out of the labyrinth. Watch out for the cannibal tribe living in the depths of soft furnishings. If the minotaur catches your scent, make a dash for kitchenware to get meat hammers and spatulas for use as weapons..."
*Noted*
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"Nooooooooo!
Don’t do it for the love of God, no.
You’ll go in for something useful, but spend 5 hours, and £300 on tea lights, batteries, and Swedish meatballs.
This is so true
I once only spent £32, I was severely proud of myself "
Once I went to IKEA and only bought what I needed. Sorcery |
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