https://democraticunderground.com/10182229946mvd (65,736 posts)
Mon Sep 29, 2025, 09:54 AM
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Looking for bed ideas
Hi all,
Mom and I have been using air beds for a long time because of the lack of ability to afford real beds. I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for affordable or free real beds. Ideally fully assembled because I am not a handy person that way, and mom isn’t either. Don’t want to raise money for one at this time. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
LOL he's waiting for someone to suggest he start a fundraiser for the beds. If they don't suggest it, he will.
Irish_Dem (75,610 posts)
1. Have you tried sleeping on a regular mattress recently?
Reply to mvd (Original post)
Mon Sep 29, 2025, 10:00 AM
I had back surgery and slept on an air mattress for awhile because
I could make it softer or firmer as needed at night.
I then went back to a regular mattress which felt as hard as a rock
and I couldn't get any sleep, tossed and turned all night trying to get comfortable.
I cannot sleep on regular mattresses now.
Loved the air mattress so much I eventually bought an air mattress type mattress.
First suggestion made. Wonder what Matt thinks of it.
mvd (65,736 posts)
3. No, not recently
Reply to Irish_Dem (Reply #1)
Mon Sep 29, 2025, 10:03 AM
Just tired of air beds since in my experience they have to be replaced too often and they are especially hard on mom at her age. Hi IrishDem!
No sale.
JT45242 (3,643 posts)
2. Ikea if one is close
Reply to mvd (Original post)
Mon Sep 29, 2025, 10:01 AM
The mattresses are comfortable and inexpensive.
Get a frame at a place like a thrift store.
Often used plywood as the underlay. Often places like Lowe's will do up to two cuts for free. So if you know the measurements, they can but it to size.
mvd (65,736 posts)
4. I could get IKEA delivered
Reply to JT45242 (Reply #2)
Mon Sep 29, 2025, 10:05 AM
Was wondering about them. Thanks! The store is about 10 miles away.
Wow, why didn't Matt think of that in the first place?!
The set up is in place, how long before the ask comes out?
Totally Tunsie (11,293 posts)
8. Sine you're computer literate, go online and search for "Local Churches that provide beds/bedding".
Reply to mvd (Original post)
Thu Oct 2, 2025, 12:45 AM
Many churches have free mattress and bedding programs. St. Vincent de Paul or Salvation Army are good for a start.
In the city where I live (tho it's too far to be of help for you) one of our area churches runs the "Sleep in Heavenly Peace" program that builds and delivers wooden twin beds and mattresses for those in need. Local charities work in conjunction with them to provide pillows and bedding. These, too, can be found online or call local churches to see if they can help. You don't have to be a member of the congregation.
No, this isn't what Matt wants. Nothing is too good for his mom, she needs new stuff! He's going to pooh pooh this idea and go for the money now that it's been suggested.
Should be fun to watch.
KC
