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Simmons Beautyrest or Sealy Posturepedic?
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on August 19, 2011
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plus, boxspring or no?? thanks!!
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- I agree, box springs will definitely extend the life of a mattress. We have a beauty rest that was in our guest room and we used to fight over who would sleep there if...
- I have a full size temper pedic mattess and that was when they first came out and it is still like new. Over 15 years old. My husband and I bought the Jerome's postu...
- See if you can find a Consumer's Report with comparisons on mattresses (public library?) . Poolmama is correct: unless you have a platform bed, you absoutely need bo...
Crib
Asked by C.S. from Sarasota
on July 24, 2010
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Sooo grandpa is putting the crib together with no directions. It's a Simmons, in excellent shape but not new.. Can anyone tell me how the drop down gate is suppose to ...
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- Yes, please make it secure. There's been a recall. Good luck.
- If you happen to know the model you can usually get the owner's manuals online. I have done that with LOTS of times, including baby items.
- Ha Ha that's funny about grandpa! :) Check the manufacture's website for the manual. You should find assembly instructions and info on the crib. Yes, be weary of reca...
Looking to Buy a New Mattress.
Asked by J.N. from Chicago
on August 7, 2007
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Our current mattress is 10 years old and needs to go! I have looked into the sleep number bed but a I am also considering the Simmons Beauty rest ( a traditional sprin...
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- I got a tempur-pedic bed about two months ago and it is wonderful! Well worth the money. I wish I had it while I was pregnant. You won't even know your husband is i...
- My husband and I bought a sleep number bed when I was 3 months pregnant. Let me tell you, it is great! I do not feel when he is in bed. You can make it as hard or s...
- Buy a Tempurpedic, you won't feel your husband move and your 3 yr old won't be able to jump on it (no springs).
Need Advice About Losing Weight
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on February 4, 2009
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I have been doing the Richard Simmons Food mover and have lost 11 pounds, great! However, I've been doing it since December 1. I eat about 1200 calories a day usuall...
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- Richard Simmons plan may be old, but the idea of eating 1200 calories per day is not outdated. That is what you should be eating to lose weight (unless you are extrem...
- I exercise all the time because I love it. The only thing that has helped me make significant changes in fat loss has been the "Eat Clean Diet" by Tosca Reno. I'v...
- Another vote for Weight watchers. I really think it is the healthiest way to lose weight and still enjoy foods you love. 1-2 pounds a week is normal and safe as far as...
Mattress Suggestions???
Asked by L.B. from Fort Wayne
on July 15, 2009
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Hi mommas, I'm currently 6 months pregnant with baby #2 and I think my hubby and I are ready to finally get a new mattress to replace our second hand mattress that mus...
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- We have purchased 3 mattress sets from the Original Mattress Factory and I would definately recommend going there. The prices are so much more reasonable and there is...
- please purchase your mattress from a reputable store and go with a name brand. Alot of the bedbug infestations are comming from cheap mattresses purchased from these ...
- Hi L., we just purchased a Sealy Coastal Meadow mattress set and we absolutely LOVE IT!!!! It has one of those pillow tops and my husband and I have never slept bette...
Homefirst Anyone?
Asked by T.P. from Chicago
on February 14, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Just wondering if any of you used Homefirst for your home birth? I am looking for people who have had first-hand experiences with them. How does the practi...
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- Courtney gave you some good info; I am using Debbie Boucher for my third birth (first homebirth) but all of mine have been vaginal births (in a hospital with epidurals...
- T. I go to Homefirst, but did not have a home birth (you are so brave!) you may want to post this question on mothering.com . Also I font know where you are located, b...
- I just delivered a baby with Homefirst last June. Dr. Zumhagen and Christina, CNM came out for the birth. They were absolutely wonderful! Christina pretty much did eve...
Drop Side Cribs Are They Just Trash?
Asked by A.S. from Eugene
on November 18, 2010
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I was thinking about selling my drop side crib. I had called to see if it was on any recall list. Simmons said wasn't on recall, but they don't recommend any drop s...
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- I've been trying to figure out the same thing. I have a drop side crib that I want to get rid of and I've tried every charity and posted it on every list I could think...
- If the crib is sturdy wood, you can fasten the side of the crib in the high position with screws/brackets/fasteners (not nails) to make it stays in place. (Look at how...
- I wish I had gotten a drop side crib for my neice. Her mom is really short and has to sort of dump the baby in the crib. Don't panic baby is 11 months, crawls and walk...
Best Baby Mattress?
Asked by K.K. from Minneapolis
on August 1, 2010
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I've been trying to find information online about the best mattress to buy for our baby (will be born in December). Most reviews have given me a bad impression of Se...
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- I went with the Serta Perfect Balance Organic crib mattress. We don't do all organic by any means, but I felt it was worth it to spend a little extra on the organic c...
- The Best mattresses are going to be spendy, but worth it. Check out the organic rubber and wool types. I have been very very very happy with ours (2). I ordered the...
- Do you have a Costco membership? I bought my baby's crib/toddler matteress from the Costco website. It's organic and was less than $200 with free shipping. We love it....
Do People Buy Used Crib Mattresses?
Asked by T.R. from Orlando
on September 11, 2011
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I'm thinking about selling the 2-in-1 crib/toddler bed that we have, and want to know, do I also try to sell the mattress? It's going on 4 years old, but it has never ...
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- Sure. Worth a try. If not, your local thrift store/donation center will take it I'd think. The local place near me sells beds with mattresses all the time.
- I sold my crib with the mattress and a changing table. It was a package deal. The mattress was 2 years old and in very good condition (never wet). The couple that boug...
- People beg for them and sell them and give them away and people are always wanting them at garage sales and thrift stores. Ive bought used ones and sold used ones. I g...
Exercise Options for Obese MIL with Bad Knees and Arthritis
Asked by J.T. from Dallas
on April 13, 2009
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My sweet mother-in-law's body is a mess. She is about 200 pounds overweight, diabetic, has arthritis in most of her joints, and her knees are so bad that her doctor s...
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- Village Wellness in Plano at Spring Creek Parkway between Preston Rd & the Toll has low intensity workout programs that will fit her needs. They also work with a PT pr...
- It sounds like she needs to discuss her options with her doctor in more detail. There are several options for exercise but because of her medical condition she shou...
- The Heritage Senior Center in Irving has a large pool with a ramp to enter/leave the pool. They also have water aerobics classes. I'd call them and see if she can jo...
