Does anyone use this as their permanent bed ? many thanks Jill
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I hoped to use this as a permanent bed, but the bed started leaking after less than a month. There were pinhole and larger tears along the seam line. I wrote to Aerobed's parent company Coleman and was told they are not meant for continuous use. Continuous inflation causes stress on the seams which results in tears in the fabric.
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No. I used in temporarily when I was in the process of moving waiting for my regular bed to get moved. Its comfortable but not as comfortable and my posturpedic. Now I just use it as a guest bed.
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I do not, and while it is a comfortable "guest" bed for those who do not have second bedrooms or sofa sleepers, I don't think it would withstand permanent use. Even in a guest situation, you have to monitor the inflation and add more air after a night of sleeping.
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We haven't experienced any problems with this bed. I'm wondering if you didn't put it together properly or if perhaps they sent wrong parts. We love it.
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I think its a great bed. Its not a fluffy bed and it keeps its shape really well. Mine love it! Hope the little guy gets feeling better!
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Zarett, what did you end up doing about the mattress? I went ahead and purchased this mattress and really don't feel safe about how it fits the bassinet. I'm thinking on ordering a custom made mattress from Naturepedic instead. Thanks!
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My husband who is 6' about 220 has slept on it intermittently(when he's sick, snoring, etc) for a year and it has held up well. Even though it's a "spare" bed, it is used almost weekly for kids' sleepovers, etc. We are very happy with it.
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I did. It lasted about a month and developed a tear along a seam. Coleman sent a brand new one as a replacement. I found it very comfortable but moved onto a foam mattress and kept the inflatable for guests. My opinion is that it is certainly comfortable enough as a full-time bed, but I don't think it durable enough to last more than a few months.
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I have, but it's kind of heavy for me. I'll usually lay in bed, position it on my lower back and press against the bed. It works much better when you have help.
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I have to say I've used my bed several times over tthe past few months and never had an issue with it deflating! Actually had friends over and they used it 3 nites in a row and only repumped it once. And it wasn't completely deflated.
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Yes, it can lose air overnight. When I have guests I have to pump it up every morning, but guests have said it is very comfortable, and it's not unsightly like the ones that are on the floor. If you are thinking of this for a permanent bed for yourself, I would say it's not the right option, but for the occasional guest, it is very, very good.
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Yes, they may be used as two full beds. As a matter of fact I am currently using them that way after having used them bunked for a few months. I was anxious to try out its versatility and functionality. I think that they work well both ways. I am happy to have that choice.
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You are fine. The weight limit is 200 pounds per bed but many customers stated much heavier adults sleep very comfortably. The bed is very sturdy. Thanks for the question!
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I do not. Haven't needed it. Bed is awesome and client's find it very comfortable and normally fall a sleep during the session.
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It's too hard for me, but my kids have no trouble at all. Sorry to be evasive, but sleep preferences are very personal. This futon with a strip of memory foam would satisfy the bell curve of preferences
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We use this mattress as a permanent bed and find it very comfortable. Still it is not a real mattress and you feel that you are laying on air - so when you get up it feels a little bit shaky like in a rubber boat, but that's just how it is. You are getting used to it and it's way more affordable than a real bed (imagine how easy it is, when you have to another dorm!).
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With a 2 inch memory foam topper this bed can be used as a permanent bed, without the topper the grooves in the mattress tend to be uncomfortable for some people
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I put heavy blankets down for more comfort. If I used it as a bed more, I would get a memory foam in twin for it.
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Yes, it is worth than the price. I too bought it strictly for the living, but if there are unexpected guests then it would definitely also work as a bed.