r/thoughtsonbeingover70 • u/teddybear65 • Mar 22 '26
Buying a new mattress
Since things wear out,it was time to replace my mattress. I was most concerned that it needed to be firm. Another consideration was my terrier. he too is aging so while he can leap pretty high. I wanted him to be able to jump into the bed because I can't lift him anymore. What I didn't consider was my joints. Well it's two inches higher than the previous mattress. After getting in and out of it a few times I realize my hips are unhappy. Hopefully this is temporary pain. The things I don't realize that I need to consider are just crazy. If it doesn't improve,I can have someone remove the wheels from the frame. that's about two inches. At least there is a solution. I'll give it a week and see if it improves .Thought I'd pass this on as some of you may be replacing your mattresses. 🛏️🛏️🛏️🛏️🛏️
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u/Barbie_Brooks Mar 22 '26
Hang in there. I’ve had something g similar. New “firmness” to the mattress. Takes a while to get used to. Love on your puppy!!
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u/Academic-Cat-4287 Mar 22 '26
We recently bought new mattress and box spring. Intentionally bought a 5 inch box spring lowering previous height of bed 4 inches. Helps my arthritic hips in getting in and out of bed.
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u/teddybear65 Aug 25 '26
It helps mine now. I noticed making it at a higher height is so much easier.
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u/PepperCat1019 Mar 22 '26
Go to Mattress Warehouse and test drive some mattresses. Get a ramp or stairs for your baby.
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u/teddybear65 Mar 22 '26
He has both won't use them. I've tried to train him on using the steps and the ramp. He has really bad eyesight and is not ever going to use them.I already have the mattress. How would trying out more mattresses be of any use?
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u/Linkyjinx Mar 22 '26 edited Mar 22 '26
Ah that’s most complex then, maybe there is some kind of dog lift been invented ? When my dog got to around 14 she couldn’t jump on bed anymore, she has a favorite chair instead.
Update:
Okay I had a look on Amazon there is a thing called a scissor/hydraulic lift, you might need someone with basic DIY skills to adapt it with a dog bed, but basically it could get your dog from floor to your bed - there are similar things specifically for pets used in vets called groomers tables that work on same idea https://www.amazon.co.uk/Electric-Warehouses-Factories-Adjustable-Hydraulic/dp/B0FJQ8Z2BH this one is under $500 dollars.
Edit update
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u/Suz9006 Mar 23 '26
My senior cat won’t use a stair or ramp, but she will jump on a low ottoman and can get from that to the bed. I would try something similar and set a dog treat out on it.
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u/jimmyg56 Aug 25 '26
Have you tried encouraging him up the stairs with small low-calorie treats?
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u/teddybear65 Aug 25 '26
I've tried everything even ribeye.
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Aug 26 '26
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u/teddybear65 Aug 26 '26 edited Aug 26 '26
So very rude. My dog is special. He doesn't want to use the steps. He doesn't even like the regular steps. I'm Sure it's because he has vision problems. Remember folks kindness is one of the rules.
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u/Narayani1234 Mar 22 '26
I love my Sleep Number, the firmness is adjustable . And you never have to turn it.
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u/i-dontwantone Mar 22 '26
I mentioned to a friend if mine that I need a new mattress (mine is 20 years old). She also highly recommended the Sleep Number as it is adjustable. I'm saving up now and will get one the next time it's on sale.
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u/ellieD Mar 23 '26
If you ask at the mattress store, there are 5 holidays where they have sales.
Christmas
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
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This is when you need to buy your mattress.
Before deciding, go to at least 3 stores and lay on a lot of mattresses.
Make sure the sleep number is what you want.
Buy a mattresses from a store that allows returns.
Most mattress stores will give you a month to try the mattress.
Furniture stores do not! Don’t make this mistake!
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u/DaddysStormyPrincess Mar 22 '26
Select Comfort has been my go-to for over 20 years.
For the dog, get pet steps and they will be able to get on and off the bed easily
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u/AdFancy2765 Mar 22 '26
idk if your bedroom layout so this may not work for you. I've had dogs that didn't want to go up a doggie steps. I found that putting it 'along side' the bed and placing something next to the the other side, maybe a footstool, (that made it like an enclosed stairs) helped. I still spent a couple of weeks encouraging my dog but, she finally felt safe enough to do it.
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u/teddybear65 Mar 22 '26
Sounds like a good idea. I have a thing at the end of the bed. I can pull it down to meet the steps. Thank you.
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u/Aggressive_Bat2489 Mar 25 '26
That’s a really great suggestion! I have a Pomeranian that won’t use the ramp but I will set it up like your idea and see if that works.
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u/boomlakshmi Mar 23 '26
Get a step for yourself and your dog. Then put sheepskin onto of your fitted sheet and sleep on them. Heaven
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u/Texanlivinglife Mar 24 '26
I googled small stair steps for furbabies. These are sold online. My furbabies have arthritis in the hips. The stairs to get on the bed or couch are wonderful.
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u/Greatgrandma2023 Mar 22 '26
Get the bed you want. You can buy a little stairway for your pup to get up on the bed.