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SheilaT

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5. Some of the new thicker matresses

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Wed May 28, 2014, 03:36 PM

May 2014

don't require a box spring any more. Are you still using the box spring? Try to find out if you don't need it any more and discard it. That would solve the problem.

Another solution could be a new bed frame which is enough lower you no longer need the stool, but that's a much pricier solution.

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Anybody here use a stool to get into bed? I recently replaced my mattress and [View all] raccoon May 2014 OP

Gest a pair of bed steps liberal N proud May 2014 #1

Thanks. That looks a lot like what I have. The thing is, I'm afraid I'll get up in the middle raccoon May 2014 #2

Visited my daughter's a year ago, to care for her pets. elleng May 2014 #3

My old cat does Sanity Claws May 2014 #4

Some of the new thicker matresses SheilaT May 2014 #5

Thanks, everyone, for your suggestions. nt raccoon May 2014 #6

One advantage fadedrose May 2014 #7

A higher seat is very important to me. (two knee replacements gone bad). No Vested Interest Sep 2014 #9

Antique beds are too high with modern mattress sets northoftheborder Sep 2014 #8

When getting up in the night, we're advised to sit a minute or two No Vested Interest Sep 2014 #10