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New mattress- eve, simba or Emma?

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Tattted · 05/02/2022 07:20

Anyone have any experience of the mattresses above? I need a new one but not sure which one to go with, are they worth the money? Thanks

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Findingthelight1 · 05/02/2022 07:27

I love my Emma mattress. Really love it. We got the Premium version.

Dimondsareforever · 05/02/2022 07:37

We have a simba. Chose that over the Emma as it has a spring layer rather than all memory.

Although not sure how different it is to the Emma (and never been on an Emma). They both have great reviews.

I have never slept so well in my life. Highly recommend (I got a pillow too).

Imsittinginthekitchensink · 05/02/2022 07:40

I don't like my Emma. And unless you are Geoff Capes (or modern day strongman equivalent) be warned that it weighs a fucking ton.

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Littlegoth · 05/02/2022 07:41

I got an eve king size in one of their (regular!) sales, replacing a Sealy. I liked it so much that I upgraded the spare room mattress in the next sale. I’ll probably get another once my son is big enough for a single end.

Indoctro · 05/02/2022 07:42

I bought a emma 18 months ago we like it and find it comfortable

BeautifulBirds · 05/02/2022 07:46

Bought an Emma one last year, it's a glorified mattress topper, total waste of time.

Ended up getting one from IKEA and it's glorious!

NoWordForFluffy · 05/02/2022 07:49

@Dimondsareforever

We have a simba. Chose that over the Emma as it has a spring layer rather than all memory.

Although not sure how different it is to the Emma (and never been on an Emma). They both have great reviews.

I have never slept so well in my life. Highly recommend (I got a pillow too).

Yes, same here (chosen for the same reason; no pillow though).

We love it. It's so comfortable.

BarbaraofSeville · 05/02/2022 07:49

We have a Leesa to throw another one into the mix, there's also Bruno, Caspar and probably a couple of others IIRC.

We've had it about 5 years and it's really comfortable and showing no signs of wear.

I did a lot of reading about the different types but they all seemed much of a muchness and which is best for you is probably down to personal preference.

When it wears out we will get another and will look for one with handles to make manoeuvring it eg when cleaning under bed or rearranging furniture easier.

If you get one, look for discount codes because there's always one available. But if you don't like it, they're all really good about refunding during the 100 day free trial period.

Christmas21 · 05/02/2022 07:53

I had an Emma and didn't like it. We've had a Leesa for 2/3 years but are going to replace it with a proper sprung mattress. It's fine for me but DH is a 6ft3 rugby player and despite regular turning, his side has a big dip in it.

Redlorryyellowduck · 05/02/2022 07:55

I've I've in a 6 month battle with Emma where they've sent absolutely terrible mattresses, refused me a refund as they "don't subscribe to UK Consumer law", have lied, honestly they have gone so far downhill.....have a look at the latest TrustPilot reviews, something has gone very wrong for them of late.

itwasntaparty · 05/02/2022 07:58

Following with interest. I couldn't get on with my Emma pillow it was
So bloody hard but think it might be quite nice as a mattress?!

Monkeybutt1 · 05/02/2022 08:00

As someone who's name is Emma I'm finding this hilarious 😂

MsFrog · 05/02/2022 08:01

We've got a Simba and it's amazing, best money we ever spent

swampytiggaa · 05/02/2022 08:03

We have an Eve hybrid mattress and the matching pillows. Love it.

yorkshireteaspoonie · 05/02/2022 08:04

@Dimondsareforever

We have a simba. Chose that over the Emma as it has a spring layer rather than all memory.

Although not sure how different it is to the Emma (and never been on an Emma). They both have great reviews.

I have never slept so well in my life. Highly recommend (I got a pillow too).

Yep this is why we choose the simba. And it's super comfortable....I'd still rather have a tempur though 😂 OH won't have it though as he's convinced he'll be too hot and to be honest his side does dip as he's quite tall/ muscular and we've turned it round occasionally to accommodate.

The mattress in our spare room is a old proper spring mattress and everyone's who stays bloody loves it and mentions how comfortable it is so maybe next time ill go back to springs

boymum88 · 05/02/2022 08:05

Have had both an Emma then simba, didn't like either both returned and spent the extra on a tempur, took a few days to get used to it but so much nicer that then cheaper ones

coldsandinsleepingbags · 05/02/2022 08:14

I got Emma first but returned as found it made me really hot. Also started getting some backache after first night. Gave it 3 weeks as people say you need time to adjust, but found no improvement and didn't want to keep persevering with achy back any longer! Got Simba and have found it great.

NotMyDayJob · 05/02/2022 08:40

We have an eve and liked it so much we splashed out for the spare room. It's really comfy

LimpLettice · 05/02/2022 08:41

To add in another option, we got a Mammoth about 4 years ago and love it so much. It's a hybrid pocket spring / foam mattress and insanely comfortable. We got it in the middle of a boiling hot summer while I was heavily pregnant - it supports us at vastly different weights, not hot, not cold in winter. We couldn't agree between soft / firm before - this is somehow both and the top unzips and fits in the washing machine as well. When it dies it will 100% be replaced by their latest version.

ModerationInEverything · 05/02/2022 08:45

We have an Emma. It was super comfortable for the first 12 months, now it's ok but has settled in hollows where each person sleeps and has almost a lump between us. It's like a bolster in the middle! I would not recommend it, or buy another memory foam mattress

speccy4eyes · 05/02/2022 08:46

I found Simba too hard so returned it and got an Emma which I’m really happy with. Emma sent me an extra layer of softness which fits inside that you can request for free if you aren’t completely comfortable initially. They also offer one for those who find the basic mattress too soft.

Haus1234 · 05/02/2022 08:48

We have very comfortable Leesas on our main bed and the spare room bed, but I don’t believe they are still trading in the UK unfortunately. I have heard they are all pretty similar realistically.

000YourMum000 · 05/02/2022 08:54

I would recommend getting an Otty if you like your mattress very firm/are overweight.

AssignedBlobbyAtBirth · 05/02/2022 09:13

I found the Emma too thin and returned it
We have simba and casper and still love them several years later

Woodlandarchitect · 05/02/2022 09:18

We have the Eve and bought it 5 years ago. It was perfect to begin with but it hasn’t lasted long at all. It’s awful.

I contacted them and they were rubbish. The worst customer service ever.

If you buy an Eve be prepared to replace it in a few years!