NounSingular mattress Plural mattresses mattress (plural mattresses)
Derived termsFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. A mattress is a mat or pad, usually placed on top of a bed, upon which to sleep or lie. The word mattress is derived from Arabic words meaning "to throw" and "place where something is thrown" or "mat, cushion." During the Crusades, Europeans adopted the Arabic method of sleeping on cushions thrown on the floor, and the word materas eventually descended into Middle English through the Romance languages. Though a mattress may be placed directly on the floor, it is usually placed on top of a platform (such as a platform bed or a metal box-spring or a slatted foundation) to be further from the ground. Historically, mattresses have been filled with a variety of natural materials, including straw and feathers. Modern mattresses usually contain either an inner spring core or materials such as latex, viscoelastic, or other polyurethane-type foams. Mattresses may also be filled with air or water, or a variety of natural fibres, such as in futons. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What crib mattress is the best for a baby? Q. I am preparing to buy a crib for my 4 month old son and I need to know which mattress out there is the best for my son. I am not trying to spend too much money as I am on a budget. But I would like something that is right for him. I heard that the Colgate Classica I Foam Mattress was very good, but I don't want to spend that much money. Any suggestions? Asked by CapriLove - Sun Apr 25 18:19:53 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. I used the serta mattress they sell at walmart. I think it was around $40. It held up really well and she slept good on it. She even used it in her toddler bed. I would have rather had an organic mattress for her, but I couldn't afford that. Answered by Jia - Sun Apr 25 18:37:50 2010 Can you put a mattress pad on a box spring instead of using a regular mattress? Q. I was wondering if you can use a thick mattress pad on a box spring instead of a regular mattress. I just got an apartment and brand new mattresses (even futon mattresses) are out of my budget. If not, any Ideas? Asked by Tempest - Sun Aug 31 18:15:36 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. Yes you can. The idea behind a mattress on a box spring is to distribute the load. By flipping the pad over long ways and over and over the other direction, you will cause the pad to last longer. The thicker the pad, would be better. Hope this helps and have a great day. Answered by James s - Sun Aug 31 18:34:55 2008 What kind of sleep mattress do you have or what kind of mattress would you recommend?
Q. I asked a similar question a while back and wanted to get more peoples opinions so I'm asking again! Do you like your mattress? Is it comfortable?Would you mind Starring this question, so my contacts can see it too? Thanks! Asked by Chi Addict/I Miss You Gigi - Sat Jan 17 11:37:44 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments A. I sleep on a latex firm mattress. LATEX. Non allergenic, very supportive, I got mine from the off the internet, and I love it. I'm lucky because my guy and I both like the firm, supportive qualities, and dust mites, or any other microscopic vermin can live in it. My sister has a sleep member bed, ya know, the astro foam, they payed over two thousand for it, I paid just a bit over 700.00 for mine, and we are both happy. One or the other is the best. Answered by bamboo - Sat Jan 17 11:53:08 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "mattress"  prweb.com Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:21:32 GMT+00:00 PR Web (press release) Pressure Pedic Mattresses also offer the advantages of greater mattress longevity and added patient comfort. In combination with best practice procedures ...  miamiherald.com Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:35:16 GMT+00:00 ' is lesson in character for teens MiamiHerald.com What: The Roxy Theatre Group and Greater Miami Youth Symphony present `Once Upon a Mattress .' Where: Roxy Performing Arts Center, 1645 SW 107th Ave. in ...  macon.com Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:07:07 GMT+00:00 ' is funny and OK for kids Macon Telegraph Middle Georgians will get a chance to be close to royalty as the Milledgeville Players present Once Upon a Mattress . ... From Google News Search: "mattress" From Yahoo Image Search: "mattress"  bedzine.com TanYA Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:23:38 GM Sleep comfortably on the newly announced vyssa sloeA . Mattress. by IKEA US. Designed for smaller beds, the egg box-shaped surface is softer than the flat side. From Google Blog Search: "mattress" |
