I have a hip problem; would an orthopaedic mattress be too fim??Veronique.n

Hi Veronique, Thanks for your question. Please remember that the phrase 'Orthopaedic' just means a firm <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a>. Generally we would advise anyone to steer clear of anything too firm feeling because normally it only serves to make those pains worse. If you are in discomfort with your hip then you really should be looking at pocket springs as the support which offers something that moves with you and a suitable <a class="wpil_keyword_link " href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/what-are-comfort-layers-in-mattresses/" title="comfort layer" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">comfort layer</a>. Nowadays, we would recommend something more medium feeling overall such as our <a href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product/origins-pocket-1500/">Origins Pocket 1500</a> or <a href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product/artisan-naturals/">Artisan Naturals</a>, that will give a slight sink but not too much. <img src="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Artisan tailored pocket0002.jpg" alt="" /> We would need to know your body weights and sleeping habits in order to validate this definitively. [table id=7 /] Please come back to us on 0161 437 4419 at your earliest convenience to discuss this further. Kind Regards, John and Ryan.

Dear John and Ryan thank you so much for your reply, very helpful. As your website suggests it would have been fool hardy to purchase the mattress after reading the 'science' behind a quality product so thanks again for this site and for the information. I am interested in the origins-pocket-latex-1500-sks-ziplink, given the details previously mentioned would this be suitable for our weights and for the divan base?Jane. .

Hi Jane. Please give the office a call on 0161 437 4419. We know exactly what questions to ask you and with your bodyweights being on the light side it may not be necessary to go to the expense of the <a href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/latex-mattresses-explained/">latex mattress</a>. Kind Regards

I need a single mattress for the top bunk of my children's bunk bed. As such, there is a height limit of 17cm. I'd like to get a pocket sprung mattress, but it's proving difficult to find. Budget?Er, £200ish. Any recommendations?.

Hi Craig. Thank you for your question. Remember, in general, <a href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/pocket-springs/">pocket springs</a> are usually 6" in height plus a minimum of 2" compressed wadding each side will give you a mattress that will be 10"" [20cm] in depth. In your case, this will exceed the <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/product-category/mattresses/" title="mattress" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">mattress</a> safety depth required for bunks. Budget thin mattresses are just plain cruel to inflict upon a child. <img src="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Calico-soft-e1455378705962-700x267.jpg" alt="Calico soft mattress spring" /> Consider a foam mattress (made <a href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/fire-retardant-methods-and-compliance/">flame retardant</a> by law in this country) this will be infinitely more comfortable than a cage sprung matt thin enough for your requirements and as your kids will not be in bunks for too long it seems unnecessary paying out more than you need. Alternatively, purchase a budget matt [for the support] but invest in your own comfort layer (<a href="https://johnryanbydesign.co.uk/understanding-beds/mattress-toppers-explained/">topper</a>) to give the comfort that will most certainly be lacking in the budget matt. Finally, never disregard the safety element [height] of the mattress plus topper you will eventually use on the bunks.Hope this helps and feel free to call the office on 0161 437 4419 for any further information. Kind Regards

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