"I sleep on the same bed that my husband was conceived on"
Updated | By Stacey & J Sbu
The ECR family came through for this listener!
Today, we are breaking the cycle of generational mattresses.
"A mattress is not a family heirloom," says Stacey Norman.
Yesterday, we pulled off the covers to engage with the East Coast Radio listeners about how often you should change your bed.
You may feel like you got your bed just the other day, but you never know what lies beneath the surface...
Read More: KZN: How do you know it's time for a new bed?
It came as shock when one ECR listener revealed that she and her husband sleep on a bed that is 34 years old! Listen to what transpired on air:
Alas, it was time to move on from the current bed situation.
"Mattresses are incredibly expensive but no, this woman cannot sleep on the same mattress that her husband was conceived on!" expressed Stacey and J Sbu.
Read More: The best pillows for a good night's sleep
Stay tuned for more, we will bring you the latest on this developing story.
Here are some tips on when it's time to change your bed:
- If it’s 6-8+ years old
- It’s negatively affecting your sleep
- It’s noticeably saggy or damaged in certain areas
- It’s making more noise than usual (noisy springs are common in old innerspring mattresses)
- You find that you sleep better at hotels, friends’ houses, etc.
- You notice an increase in allergies and/or asthma
- You regularly wake up with muscle or joint stiffness
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