Pixel Reviews: Sleepeazy Loose Crumb Memory Foam Mattress

Pixel asleep in Somerset

We bought the Sleepeazy Loose Crumb Memory Foam Mattress on a bit of a whim. We were browsing in Pets At Home (the only place that Sleepeazy Mattresses are available) searching for some last minute Christmas gifts for Pixel, Poppy, and Trippy. Eventually we found ourselves in the dog bed section and began to look around. Previously Ruthie and I had discussed getting a memory foam mattress, so we decided to pick one up there and then. We bought one Sleepeazy Loose Crumb Memory Foam Mattress, and two Sleepeazy Microberber Mattress Covers (one in Red and one in Cream), setting us back £40 (£20 for the medium mattress and £10 each for the medium covers).

Pixel wasn't with us at the time we bought the bed so we were left guessing as to what size would be best for him. To get around this, Pets At Home have a printed sizing guide on the floor which shows you the size of each of the beds once they are set up (I cannot overstate how useful this feature is). We settled on the medium mattress (which is perfect for Pixel who stands roughly at 18' at the shoulder), but we were then left to choose the between the Loose Crumb and the Single Piece mattress. After some debate we bought the Loose Crumb Mattress, partly because it felt like it would be more comfortable for Pixel as he could arrange it how he liked, and partly because it was £10 cheaper.

I have to say, I believe this bed to be worth every penny. Since we gave him the bed (in December), he has, at most, spent a handful of nights where he hasn't used this bed. The Microberber Cover seems to keep his warm and is very soft. The way the bed molds to his body keeps him comfortable and happy throughout the night, very rarely does he seem unhappy with the way the bed has shaped.

We bought this bed as a sort of investment. As a Lurcher, Pixel may be prone to joint pain and stiffness, and we wanted a bed to alleviate this as much as possible. I feel that this bed is certainly capable of that, and it is clear that he finds the bed extremely comfortable.

The Loose Crumb Mattress does require regular plumping, especially after you change the covers (something that is easy to do). I do wonder whether, owing to the fact that it is Loose Crumb that might lose some of its "fullness" over time, but it seems to be holding up well for the time being.

Pixel's bunny enjoying the bed

What I like:

• Covers are easy to change and clean; just pop them in the washing machine at 30.
• The bed is a good size and fits nicely into our bedroom.
• The bed is easy to move and lightweight.

What Pixel likes:

• The bed is very comfortable.
• The covers are soft and warm.
• Supports his joints after long walks and runs.

What I don't like:

• £40 isn't cheap for a dog bed.
• The bed can become misshapen and requires regular plumping.

What Pixel doesn't like:

• Not the easiest bed to shape with his paws.

Ready for sleepy times

Would we recommend?

Would I recommend?: I would definitely recommend this bed. It is clear that it is comfortable, and it should help support Pixel for years to come.

Would Pixel recommend?: Without a doubt. This is without a doubt the most comfortable bed he owns, and he always sleeps on it.

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