The biggest pain about buying a new mattress is … well, just about everything. You spend an hour in the store, awkwardly flopping on and off beds trying to find the one that meets the Goldilocks standard of “just right.” Then you have to lug the winning mattress across the parking lot, onto your car roof, up stairs, and into your home. I recently transplanted from New York City to San Francisco, and the first major purchase I made — hesitantly — was a new mattress. But I did things a little differently this time. Casper, called “the Warby Parker of mattresses,” sells mattresses on its website and delivers them to your door in a box not much bigger than a nightstand. The Manhattan-based sleep startup raised $13 million in Series A funding last August, and famously generated $1 million in its first 28 days after launch. My shopping experience began online, and was over and done with in fewer than 10 minutes. Casper sells just one type of mattress, dubbed “The Casper Mattress,” because the company prefers to “put all our energy into building the ideal bed … rather than confuse you with tens (or hundreds) of models that all start to feel the same after a while.”
It combines latex foam for cooling and bounce, and memory foam for support. A hand-sewn, custom-designed cover seals the layers. I ordered a full-sized mattress for $750, comforted by the knowledge that I could return my Casper mattress for any reason within 100 days. Plus, it was free to ship! Less than one week later, it arrived! My roommates wheeled the box on a cart into my room. We turned it upright and cut open the box. Inside, a cloth bag held instructions and … … the most adorable little letter opener. I held the box at a 45-degree angle as my boyfriend wiggled the mattress out. It weighed about 60 pounds. We cut the mattress free from its felt binding using the letter opener. Then came time for the “unfurling.” The 10-inch-thick mattress expanded and flattened as it filled with air. My boyfriend cut through the plastic and the mattress sprung to life. In seconds, it was ready for sleeping. Here it is, all done up. I’ve slept in the bed for a few nights now, and here are my takeaways.
The Casper Mattress is surprisingly springy, even for an experienced Tempur-Pedic-sleeper like myself. Its latex-and-memory-foam combination absorbs and contours to my body like a sponge. That said, the sinkage is minimal. Thanks to the surface layer’s high foam density, I don’t feel like I’m climbing out of a manhole everytime I get out of bed. Does it meet the Goldilocks standard of “just right”? How could it, when ever sleeper’s needs are different? I would have preferred a slightly firmer mattress, and I hope a variation is available in the future. Still, the convenience and low costs associated with Casper trump all other mattress-buying experiences. It was infinitely easier to maneuver this cardboard box around my apartment building than it would have been to burden it on our backs and strap it to the car’s roof on the way home from the store. Plus, by ordering online, I avoided paying for delivery, shipping, and tip. In the on-demand era, laziness is king.
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Portable or Travel Bed Rails Great for travel, these rails are lightweight, and easy to remove, fold up & re-... Our Parentgiving Customer Care team takes any potential bed-rail buyer on a series of questions to determine what kind of bed rail is appropriate: What kind of bed will the rail be used on? Is there a box spring and mattress? Is it an adjustable bed? Is it a hospital bed? What size is the bed? Do they want the rail to be one sided or two? Will the rail be used as an assist to help them get in and out of bed or is it to keep them in bed during the night? Is there a caregiver to raise and lower the rail, or will the patient need to do that themselves? Before purchasing a bedrail for use in a facility, it is important to contact the facility and determine what can and cannot be installed. If a loved one suffers from dementia and is quite active, will they be confused and try to climb over the rails? Rather than protecting the patient, this could actually harm them more.
Many of our rails will fit beds from Twin to King. Be sure to read the descriptions for all pertinent dimensions and information. There are a few bed types where rails cannot be installed. Most rails have either a board attached which goes under the mattress, or straps which must have unobstructed access to the other side of the bed. Some bed systems that physically cannot accept rails are: Sleep Number beds (there are many different models — call us if you are not sure) Platform beds, including Tempurpedic Beds whose box springs have been removed to make the overall height lower Adjustable beds are no problem! Our best-selling EZ Adjust Bed Rail is extremely versatile, affordable and a cinch to install on adjustable or standard beds. Please take a look at the video to see how well it works and don't miss the rave reviews! Once you have answered the above questions you can start looking in the correct category for the best rail for your situation. If all of this is a little overwhelming, call us!
We are very familiar with all different types of beds and rails and will be able to make suggestions for you. Keeping your loved one safe is very important to us, as well! Can the rail be raised and lowered by the person in the bed? Many rails cannot be operated by the person in the bed. They are meant to be operated by a care giver. Be sure to read the product descriptions carefully to confirm this information. What is the difference between a safety bed rail and an assist rail? A safety bed rail prevents you from rolling or falling out of bed. An assist rail is a shorter length handle that provides balance and stability getting in and out of bed. Do I have to get rails for both sides of the bed? We have both single side and double side rails, depending on your needs. Which rail can be used in a Sleep Number bed? As suggested by Sleep Number, they do not recommend rails be used on their beds. They can cause damage to the mattress. Are bed rails dangerous for the elderly?
People at higher risk of entrapment, falls or injury from portable bed rails include those with conditions such as confusion, restlessness, lack of muscle control, or a combination. What kind of bed will the rails work in? If you have an adjustable bed, such as a Craftmatic bed, you will need to select a rail from our “Bed Rails for Adjustable Beds” sub category. For non- adjustable beds, most rails will work, provided there is a mattress and box spring. Please read the individual product descriptions of the rail you are considering for other requirements, such as bed height, where needed. Most of the bed rails are not compatible for use on a platform bed due to the way they install and the clearance needed to raise and lower them. We also have a sub category for “Hospital Bed Rails” for use on a hospital bed. What rails can be installed at the foot of the bed? None of the rails we offer are designed to be installed at the foot of a bed. Which rails can be used in an assisted living or nursing facility?