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What to Do with Old Mattress/box Springs?
Read all 3 responses: "Hi Moms, We recently bought a new mattress/box spring set , but don't know what to do with the old one. It' a queen size set and about ...
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- List it under Free Stuff on Craigslist. Or even list it cheap under For Sale items. I have had better luck selling things super cheap rather than giving them away. F...
- We bought our set from Mattress Firm and they took away the old ones. They say they refurbish and sterilize them and give them to shelters. I don't know where you ...
- post it on www.freecycle.org From what I've seen with other mattresses that get posted, they are gone the same day!
Cleaning Used Crib Mattress
Read all 17 responses: "So, I bought a brand-new-looking crib mattress at a yard sale for only $5, feeling like I got the best deal ever.
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- DO NOT use bleach or other solutions to clean the mattress. These are toxic and can lead to breathing problems. An infant should not inhale toxic fumes. The previou...
- A good vacuuming and sit in the sun for a while should do the trick. Most crib mattresses are plastic/vinyl coated so you dont have to worry about the previous babys ...
- Well i read the previous posts having my son being young I wasn't fortunate enough to have the funds to buy a new crib and matress. He's 8 and well btw. We vacummed...
Unhealthy Fumes from Tempurpedic Mattress?
Read all 7 responses: "I bought my son a tempurpedic mattress. The fumes are terrible, and the store told me that they would dissipate within a few days.
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- Hi V., I know it is scary exposing our children to so many chemicals and not knowing the effects it can cause later on in their life. I introduced my ...
- I would definitely take the mattress back. It is known that the off gassing from mattresses is toxic and if you can smell it and is giving your son a headache that's p...
- Hi V., We also bought a tempurpedic matress not too long ago. I also woke up with a head ache the first night. My husband did massive research on the fumes due to t...
Do I Really Hate My Tempur-pedic or Is It Too Soon to Tell?
Both of these mattresses felt like heaven in the store. We bought it from Mattress Firm and we cannot return it, only exchange. The thing is, it was one of ...
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- We have Tempur-pedic and we love it. I have a "bad" back and it has been great but it does take getting used to. One thing that we were told when we bought ours was...
- My mom and dad HATEHATEHATE theirs. They have had it for 2 years. My dad now sleeps apart from my mom. They refuse to get another one because it was sooo expensive.
- I feel your pain!!! My husband and I bought a tempurpedic bed two years and it is now in our guest bedroom...we both hate it! Wednesday we spoke to someone from Mattr...
Which Mattress to Buy
Read all 11 responses: "my month old has been in a bassinet and i am getting her crib ready. i dont know which matress to buy. any advice?"
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- Hi! My bun is still in the oven but I got great advice from my sister-in-law for when I starting looking at baby mattresses. She's very good about researching products...
- I think any brand is OK just so long as you get a FIRM one - it may seem hard to you, but get a FIRM one - safer for baby.
- Don't do what I did and buy a mattress without seeing how heavy it is. We bought ours from Bellini and I can not pick up the mattress to change the sheets. My big s...
Need a Twin Mattress for First Bed
Read all 14 responses: "Hello- Does anyone have any suggestions for a good and inexpensive twin mattress for my almost 2 year old son's first bed? Thanks!"
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- There is a used/new furniture store on Austell Rd close to Milford Church/Windy Hill. I can't remeber the name of it but it's on a corner really close to R&R Recycle....
- We got a new Sealy twin mattress from Big Lots for $99. No complaints!
- IKEA! Not only do they have great prices, but I've read that they are much more careful about the materials used. (You know, every now and then you hear something abo...
Bed Bugs- HELP
Oct 14, 2009 ... Well I didnt even have time to explain but it was my son's toddler bed the critters were not even in the mattress if not hidden in the ...
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- oh, yes, get a professional asp. mattresses will have to be gone. bedding washed and washed and washed in hottest setting. same thing for clothes, stuffed animals etc....
- Tea tree oil. Most bugs hate tea tree oil. Mix it with water and put it in a spray bottle.
- J. and all moms and moms to be. I have used a gentleman by the name of Jerry, he owns a company called Gardian. This man is the most intelligent and thorough individ...
Advice on the Perfect Mattress
We are needing a new mattress for our bed in our master bedroom. It has become overwhelming to decide on the type of mattress since there are a lot of ...
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- We just got the best bed ever on Monday night! We went to Matress Firm next to the Collin Creek Mall in Plano. We got a massaging, adjustable, sleep number bed. OH ...
- Ditto on Mattress Firm. The top of the line or second in line Simmons or Sealy mattresses are really nice. We have the Sealy and our friend has the Simmons. Both ar...
- Are you a member of Sam's Club? Believe it or not, they actually have some decent mattresses. In fact, we got a Sealy brand version of the tempurpedic style mattress...
Converting a 3/4 Bed to Full Size
It's a very tight fit for the full size mattresses, because this bed frame is ... They don't make 3/4 size mattresses anymore unless it is a custom order, ...
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- I converted my sons crib to a full size bed when he turned 3. But, like you I felt the standard boxspring and mattress was too high. So, I bought what is called a bunk...
- I don't know how the frame is set up. But if the side rails come off you can go to any furniture store a buy a new set of rails. They're usually anywhere from $15 to $...
- Hi S.! We were in the same situation when we inherited an old bed from a family member. They don't make 3/4 size mattresses anymore unless it is a custom order, whic...
Seeking Input on Healthy Beds & Bedding
Luckily for you, the price of organic mattresses has gone down even since we ... I know they have mattresses but they may have beddding that can be a less ...
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- Hi T., I share your same concerns. The flame retardant toxins in the mattresses are not good for anybody especially a growing child. You can buy expensive mattresse...
- You are right to be concerned and cautious. A major contributor to SIDS is the chemicals in the mattress that off gas. We had to buy two twin beds when we were expec...
- We went to Custom Comfort with a note from our doctor to purchase a bed without the flame retardant. I can't remember but it was only a hundred or so more to do so. Ve...
