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Mattresses Can Be Source of Harmful Chemicals in Kids’ Rooms
Finding a safer mattress is “a lot to ask of consumers when the hazards involved are highly technical, invisible, and long-term,” says CR’s Wallace. “Manufacturers of children’s mattresses should make this much easier by immediately removing any chemicals known to be harmful, and by working to give people safer options at all price points.” Until regulators and manufacturers make these…
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Are children really being exposed to dangerous chemicals from their mattresses? We look at the new study causing headlines around the world
Modern mattresses are strictly regulated and most come with certification to ensure they are free of toxins and harmful chemicals such as formaldehyde and phthalates. However this week two concerning studies have been published stating that children are breathing in harmful chemicals whilst sleeping and that their mattresses and bedding are to blame. The studies, published in Environmental Science &…
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3 luxury hotel mattresses that are worth their price tag in the Presidents’ Day sales — up to $995 off
If you’ve decided that Presidents’ Day is the time when you’re going to buy a luxury hotel mattress, you’re in luck as there are some good deals to shop today. One of our favorites will help you save 35% on the Westin Heavenly Bed at Westin Stores, with a queen size reduced to $1,621.75 (was $2,495). Many of the best…
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Best Mattresses for Back Pain
“Sleeping on your stomach tends to worsen back pain,” says Nnaemeka Echebiri, MD, a physiatrist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. When your hips sink into the mattress, they force your lower back into a hyperexteded or overarched position. This stresses the small joints that connect the vertebrae—known as the facet joints—and can increase pain, especially…
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Best Mattresses for Hip Pain
Certain positions can put extra strain on your hip, so it’s a good idea to be deliberate about the way you sleep. You’ll want to avoid sleeping on your stomach. Michelle Drerup, director of behavioral sleep medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Sleep Disorders Center, says this position forces the spine into an unnatural curve and can put significant strain on…
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Casper after Christmas sale boasts its biggest discount on clearance mattresses yet — here are the 3 deals you can’t miss
Casper’s after Christmas mattress sale cuts 20% off its current lineup — but in my opinion, the clearance section is where you want to be. Right now, Casper clearance mattresses are 50% off at Casper, with prices starting at $124.50. That includes the premium Casper Wave Hybrid Snow, which has dropped to as low as $1,297.50 for a twin and…
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Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers of 2024
Our mattress lab tests assess a range of factors, including support for back and side sleepers. But in this roundup, we focus on each mattress’s ability to support side sleepers specifically. To test this, we map points on the spine while subjects lie on their side on each mattress. We then connect those dots and compare how much the spine…
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Saatva vs Purple mattresses — which Black Friday mattress sale should you shop?
Type: Hybrid innerspringFirmness option: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, Firm Height: 11.5″ or 14.5″Sizes: 8 (including split king)Sleep trial: 365 nightsWarranty: LifetimePrice (on sale): from $995 at SaatvaShipping: Free white glove deliveryReturns: $99 Type: All-foam (with GelFlex Grid)Firmness: Medium to medium-firmHeight: 11″Sizes: 7Sleep trial: 100 nightsWarranty: 10 yearsPrice (on sale): from $1,139 at PurpleShipping: Free standard deliveryReturns: Free Saatva and Purple are two sleep brands that have a model for every sleep…
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9 Best Mattresses of 2024, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
There are more than 250 mattresses in our ratings, each with an Overall Score that’s determined, in large part, by the model’s performance on a range of tests: sleeper support, firmness level, stabilization level, and durability. To test stability (also known as motion isolation), we drop a 38.5-pound weight onto the mattress and measure the vibrations at the point of…
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Wayfair’s fall sale is live — 15 deals I’d shop now on furniture, mattresses and more
If you’ve shopped at Wayfair, you know the online retailer that specializes in home goods is a rare gem that pairs affordability with style. For those looking to revamp their home without breaking the bank, we strongly encourage you to check out Wayfair’s current sale. In honor of the new season,Wayfair’s fall savings event is offering a whopping 75% off…
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