Welcome to Leesa Support. We're here to help! Our knowledge base and FAQs below should have most of the answersBut, feel free to reach out anytime.1Bamboo Gel 13 by Brentwood Home Available in 15 sizes with 1 firmness option Made of natural materials with cooling technology “As a new mom, my body is still getting used to the strain caused by constantly holding the baby on my hip. I look forward to getting in bed each night now, not only because I’m exhausted, but also because the gel foam relieves so much pressure off my body.” Keep in mind: It’s 13-inches tall, so typical fitted sheets are a little snug. You may need one made for tall mattresses. Available in 6 sizes with 1 firmness option 3 layers of cooling foam “My old mattress didn’t offer a ton of support and I would wake up with a sore back. It took a few days to adjust to the new mattress because it’s firmer, so I was skeptical. But since then, I’ve been sleeping really well and each day is more comfortable than the last.”
Keep in mind: If your sheets are as old as your mattress and could also use an upgrade, Casper designs their own corresponding set. “We’d been sleeping on the same innerspring mattress for 15 years, so the new option was a big change for us in that it’s much firmer and not as bouncy (much to our children’s dismay). Though it took a couple days to get used to, we are now both sleeping soundly.” Keep in mind: Our tester didn’t unpack her mattress right away, and when she did, it took a while to settle and unfold completely. Give it about 3 hours before hitting the sheets. 4The Keetsa Pillow Plus Available in 5 sizes with 1 firmness option Coils topped with 4 layers of eco-friendly foam “I used to always be up throughout the night thanks to my husband’s restless sleep patterns and our squeaky hand-me-down mattress. We wheeled (Yes, wheeled!) this boxed bed into our room and I haven’t been woken by him since.” Keep in mind: If you’re hesitant to ditch the innerspring mattress completely, this bed-in-a-box version offers a combo of coils and comfort foam.
3 layers of foam “I usually like a medium-firm mattress, so I was concerned by the one-cushion-fits-all feature. But it ended up feeling like a high-end hotel bed. It’s soft, but doesn’t have too much give. It feels like it cradles my body more than the old coil mattress did, so I don’t get disturbed by movement as much.” Keep in mind: You can offset the cost by participating in the company’s refer-a-friend program that gives you $50 for every referral. 3 layers of cooling foam with removable cover “I used to toss and turn a ton before actually falling asleep, but the minute my body hits this mattress, I immediately fall asleep. I was also impressed to find out that my husband had gotten into bed about an hour after I did a few nights in to our test and I slept right through it—obviously I was comfortable!” Keep in mind: Lull (and a few other brands) offer free shipping—a huge asset when making such a big purchase. 7The Alexander Signature Select by Nest
Available in 5 sizes with 3 firmness option Made of organic and natural materials “Overall, I was really satisfied with this mattress—it supported my body, but also shaped to it. It feels really high-end without the jarring price tag. It’s certainly one I’d recommend.” Keep in mind: If you’re not sure it’s the right mattress for you, Nest bedding (and a few other brands) requires that you give it a full 30 days before giving up completely. Available in 6 sizes with 3 firmness options “I’m a side sleeper and chose the firm option—however, it turned out to be a bit too firm for my liking. Luckily Novosbed offers what they call a ‘Comfort+ system’. If you chose something too hard or too soft, they will send you a free topper to adjust it to your liking. It eliminates the hassle of returning or exchanging such a large item and takes the pressure off the selection process knowing that you can modify it for free.” Keep in mind: Our tester found that, due to the height of the mattress, her fitted sheet was quite snug.
You may need to get one made for a higher mattress. 9The T&N Mattress by Tuft & Needle “This mattress was the perfect combination of cozy and firm—it had a soft, snuggly pillow top, but didn’t make me feel like I was sinking in too much.” Keep in mind: The smaller the mattress, the easier it is to maneuver and open. This tester opted for a twin and found it easy to set up and no obstacles preventing a good night’s sleep. Washable cover and 2 free pillows 4 layers of foam with cooling technology “As the resident cleaning editor, I love the fact that this mattress comes with a removable, machine-washable cover. But the idea of memory foam made me a little hesitant because I hate being hot during the night and I was afraid it would trap in body heat. Instead, this mattress felt surprisingly cool.” Keep in mind: Aware that a full-size bed stuffed into a 4-foot box would be a bit cumbersome, our tester recruited help with the heavy lifting. Luckily, the box was outfitted with two handles on the top to help.
Can't read the text above?Try another text or an audio CAPTCHAText in the box:What's this?Once, many years ago, I decided that I was an adult and deserved a really nice, comfortable, and supportive bed. I did research before heading to the mattress store, determined to buy myself a queen bed (an upgrade from my full-sized one) that was well-reviewed by not only average consumers but those with chronic pain conditions. I knew very well all the reasons why a nice bed is worth the price: you spend about a third of your life in bed (maybe more if you’re sick a lot); more comfortable sleep is more restorative, which can help your energy and attention during the day; it will help your posture; and on and on. When I got to the mattress store, though, I lost my resolve. I sat and even lay down on the models of the beds I’d researched, suddenly balking at the price tags even though I knew full well how much these beds would cost. I found that I gravitated toward the less expensive beds—the ones that fit my budget but not my health needs.
I ended up not only getting a far-from-ideal bed, I even haggled with the salesman and got him to lower the price. It was still a big upgrade from my previous bed, of course, but within a couple of years or so it started squeaking obnoxiously, waking me up whenever I rolled over. Shortly after the squeaks began, my now-husband (whom I met two years before buying the el cheapo bed) and I noticed there were depressions in the bed where we each slept.I waited and waited, and after a 2015 full of ups (a wedding! excellent grades for Jim! continued success at Avid Bookshop for me!) and downs (persistent health problems for both of us among them), Jim and I decided we would buy a nice bed. I did a ton of research comparing the different bed options out there, knowing I wanted to get one of the bed-in-a-box direct-to-consumer models available. We looked at mattresses offered by Tuft & Needle, Leesa, YogaBed, and Casper, ultimately deciding to pay a premium price for the very highly-rated and luxury Leesa California King.
I’ll fast forward now and tell you that the mattress is exquisitely comfortable. The bed we bought (the actual wooden bed with slats and headboard that we put the mattress on) is a little problematic, but the mattress is divine. Getting to the point of using it took awhile, though. I’d seen some reviews for direct-to-consumer mattress companies and had read people’s comments about the strong smells the mattress has when you first unbox it. (These mattresses come in boxes three to four feet tall and, once you tear open the box, the mattress expands over a few hours until it reaches its full and permanent size.) As you know, I have the nose of a longtime migraineur and was worried about the smell. I learned in one scientist’s YouTube review of such a mattress that I should open the bed for the first time in a well-ventilated room and not sleep on it for a few hours—in my case, I chose a few days. Jim and I both thought the initial smell was very, very strong.
I actually grossed Jim out by putting soft foam earplugs into my nostrils when we unboxed it, and we both put tiger balm on our upper lips to help counteract the VOCs (volatile organic chemicals) that smell so strong. We waited a few days to sleep on it, and the first night we slept on it I awoke with a migraine, finding that the bed still smelled too strong for me. It was fine when I did a sniff test the night before, but curling up under blankets with my nose right to the mattress for 8 hours wasn’t good for my migraine brain. We waited some more, sleeping on our old squeaky mattress until we felt it was time to move to the new bed. And it has been really comfortable for us both. I’ll keep you posted if I change my mind, but for now I am really thankful to have spent the money (about $915) on the Leesa California King. We both sleep more soundly and more comfortably, which is of inarguable importance for people who share diagnoses of chronic muscle and joint pain and migraine.