How durable is this mattress? Is it breathable? Also, does it get hot while you sleep? (I am thinking of buying it to co-sleep with my 8 month old baby for the next 2-3 years. The baby's head would be directly on the mattress, without a pillow). How durable is this mattress? Is it breathable? Also, does it get hot while you sleep? (I am thinking of buying it to co-sleep with my 8 month old baby for the next 2-3 years. The baby's head... » Read More How durable is this mattress? Is it breathable? Also, does it get hot while you sleep? (I am thinking of buying it to co-sleep with my 8 month old baby for the next 2-3 years. The baby's head would be directly on the mattress, without a pillow). « Show Less
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I bought this for a camp bed and it is satisfactory for that. I bought a 3 inch memory foam topper for it which improved the comfort. For myself, I don't think that it would be satisfactory for sleeping on every night year round. I needed a mattress that I could fold up to store, so this fit the bill. I have a friend who bought a LUCID by LinenSpa 10" Firm Memory Foam Mattress 25-Year Warranty ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00478U768/ref=twister_dp_update?ie=UTF8&psc;=1) and he loves it. He says that it doesn't heat up and he has been sleeping on it for 3 years now (2 people). I didn't get this because of the storage issue and that it would spend the winter in an unheated space...hope that this helps. I bought this for a camp bed and it is satisfactory for that. I bought a 3 inch memory foam topper for it which improved the comfort. For myself, I don't think that it would be satisfactory for sleeping on every night year round. I needed a mattress that I could fold up to store, so this fit the bill. I have a friend who bought a LUCID by LinenSpa 10" Firm Memory Foam Mattress 25-Year Warranty ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00478U768/ref=twister_dp_update?ie=UTF8&psc;=1) and he loves it. He says that it doesn't heat up and he has been sleeping on it for 3 years now (2 people).... » Read More I bought this for a camp bed and it is satisfactory for that. I bought a 3 inch memory foam topper for it which improved the comfort. For myself, I don't think that it would be satisfactory for sleeping on every night year round. I needed a mattress that I could fold up to store, so this fit the bill. I have a friend who bought a LUCID by LinenSpa 10" Firm Memory Foam Mattress 25-Year Warranty ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00478U768/ref=twister_dp_update?ie=UTF8&psc;=1) and he loves it. He says that it doesn't heat up and he has been sleeping on it for 3 years now (2 people). I didn't get this because of the storage issue and that it would spend the winter in an unheated space...hope that this helps. « Show Less
825949
I've been sleeping on this shikibuton for about a year. So far, it has proven durable. It is just as supportive as day one. Being foam, it isn't necessarily breathable. However, neither me or my husband (who is always warm) have found it hot to sleep on. The only downside to the shikibuton is it is difficult to find sheets and mattress pads to protect it.
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Hello... I bought this pillow for my son when he was 4 months old to round out his head a bit and to avoid one of those terrible helmets. It worked!!! He sleeps with is every night and is now a bit over 1 year old. I too was a bit nervous but he LOVED it. A great pillow for the $. If you are nervous and I was too....use it the first couple of times at nap time and check up periodically. then if all goes well and it will use it at night time. Hope this helps you :-) If just for looks and cute, You should wait for 6 months. My baby had a flat head so it was really necessary... either way your baby will love it!! Hello... I bought this pillow for my son when he was 4 months old to round out his head a bit and to avoid one of those terrible helmets. It worked!!! He sleeps with is every night and is now a bit over 1 year old. I too was a bit nervous but he LOVED it. A great pillow for the $. If you are nervous and I was too....use it the first couple of times at nap time and check up periodically. then if all goes well and it will use it at night time. Hope this helps you :-) If just for looks and cute, You should wait for 6 months. My baby had a flat head so it was really necessary... either way your... » Read More Hello... I bought this pillow for my son when he was 4 months old to round out his head a bit and to avoid one of those terrible helmets. It worked!!! He sleeps with is every night and is now a bit over 1 year old. I too was a bit nervous but he LOVED it. A great pillow for the $. If you are nervous and I was too....use it the first couple of times at nap time and check up periodically. then if all goes well and it will use it at night time. Hope this helps you :-) If just for looks and cute, You should wait for 6 months. My baby had a flat head so it was really necessary... either way your baby will love it!! « Show Less
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I've had mine a little over 7 months and it is in the same condition as the first day I got it. And my 4 year old regularly uses it as her trampoline. I am extremely satisfied with this mattress.
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I would say its fine, as there's nothing on it that could come off and pose a choking hazard and its super soft and lightweight. As for whether a 7 month old will be interested in playing with it, that totally depends on the child. My daughter got hers when she was a year old, but I don't think she'd have been interested in it for long at 7 months, but according to some other reviewers others love it at that age. Honestly, my daughter loved hers at first, then quickly lost interest (I'd say within the month). However, she's now 2 and a half, and has recently rediscovered it and is in love with it. I would say its fine, as there's nothing on it that could come off and pose a choking hazard and its super soft and lightweight. As for whether a 7 month old will be interested in playing with it, that totally depends on the child. My daughter got hers when she was a year old, but I don't think she'd have been interested in it for long at 7 months, but according to some other reviewers others love it at that age. Honestly, my daughter loved hers at first, then quickly lost interest (I'd say within the month). However, she's now 2 and a half, and has recently rediscovered it and is in love... » Read More I would say its fine, as there's nothing on it that could come off and pose a choking hazard and its super soft and lightweight. As for whether a 7 month old will be interested in playing with it, that totally depends on the child. My daughter got hers when she was a year old, but I don't think she'd have been interested in it for long at 7 months, but according to some other reviewers others love it at that age. Honestly, my daughter loved hers at first, then quickly lost interest (I'd say within the month). However, she's now 2 and a half, and has recently rediscovered it and is in love with it. « Show Less
715200
We have had this mattress for about 7 months. It has definitely became a bit softer. I think walking around on it helps, and we have done that a few times. Overall we are really happy with it, and we like how it's on the firm side.
684851
We still have this bed and it is still a great buy. My daughter and her husband bought a name brand mattress that had to be replaced, but ours is still going strong. It has been 3 years.
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I'd say about 4 years. We bought ours in January 2009. I didn't realize what the problem was, but in the last months or year the bed has gotten noticeably less comfortable. So I'd say it had held up fine for 4 years. BTW, we really like it. I'm a back-and-stomach sleeper; my wife is a side-sleeper, with hip replacements. This compromise (over a firm polyurethane mattress foam slab mattress) has worked as a successful compromise. I also dislike other memory foam because it makes me hot; no problem with this one. I'm about to buy a new one.
1968196
3 years of useable life, 2 years very comfortable. That was my experience, during which time there were usually two people sleeping on the mattress, and it also spent a few months here and there in storage with boxes and things on top of it. As it lasted 3 years of life with constant abuse, I expect it would last even longer if well cared for.
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Yes, my baby ( 3 months) still sleeps in it next to our bed. We are starting to transition to her crib slowly... It is a great height for easy access from the bed. It was a lifesaver for us. It keeps the baby at a slight incline which they seem to love and it is very cozy for them. Definitely worth it. We had a standard bassinet initially to use next to our bed but it was too hard and flat and our baby hated it, once we got this (she was about 7 days old) she loved it and stayed asleep when we put her in it. I love this product!
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This mattress is very durable. Our use has only been sporadic so our experience is not applicable to your situation. I would say that it is very comfortable and it appears that it will last a longer time than its competitors.
713155
I bought this pillow, which professional reviews states is suitable from birth although I bought it at about 5 months. I further researched however, that babies don't need pillows to sleep and she has proven that by finding her way flat on the mattress rather than staying on the pillow. It's now used when I can monitor her during her daily naps.
1106711
I've used this mattress with my two year old since she was 6 mos and am using a second one with my three month old. So far, I've not had that problem. The mattress is flat.
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We have been sleeping on ours for about 8 months. It is still good as new. I would not be without one now. I would say the 2" topper is perfect. We did try a 3" one and felt like the bed was trying to swallow us. It really is a great item...I would buy the exact same one again.
269679
We bought ours last year about this time for our teen. The mattress is still like new. Our teen is very active with the mattress. It still feels and looks like it did when we got it a year ago. It's very well made.
2073855
Love this mattress...more comfy than my temperpedic. Only have had for for 7 months but no smells and shape is the same as when I put it on the frame. Hope this helps. Would highly recommend
663727
I put this cover on my child's mattress, because he has a cheaper mattress, however, he has had trouble laying down for his nap, and staying in bed, so lately, I'll lay down next to him for a while till he gets sleepy. Once or twice I've fallen asleep, and no it didn't get hot or even warm. It was very comfortable. But I haven't slept on it for an extended period of time. Sorry about the lengthy answer.
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Our baby is seven months old now and has never had any issue with any type of noise. We love this mattress!!