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Info | What is the difference between a replacement mattress and a mattress overlay?

Learn about the key differences between a mattress replacement and an overlay, and decide which is right for you.

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    A replacement mattress can be placed directly on the bed base. A mattress overlay requires, for the users safety, an underlying mattress with our height recommendation of 6 centimeters.

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