Latex Bed Disadvantages -- High Weight, Allergies and More

Based on our mattress research, we have determined that latex beds have higher customer satisfaction as a group than the other mattress types, including innerspring, air, water and memory foam.

There are some downsides of latex that should be mentioned however. First, the mattresses are very heavy. Only water beds and perhaps very high density memory foam mattresses are heavier. Putting linens on a latex bed or transporting it will be more difficult than for a lighter mattress such as a Sleep Number bed which weighs very little because it is filled largely with air.

Also, a fairly small number of people have latex allergies. If you are not sure if you are allergic to latex, then you need to determine this before you buy a latex mattress or even a mattress containing just some latex.

For more information, see latex mattress advantages and disadvantages.