Emma Original Mattress Single
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Mattress must be good since their service is so bad – Asked for delayed delivery which I was quickly replied to within hours and told was available. Made order online. 6 hours later an email saying my delivery date could not be delayed more than 1 month. Sent back email giving new date. No reply so thought must be OK. 2 days later get an email and SMS saying delivery was on its way. Emailed for… Read more
clarification NO REPLY TO several emails that day but did get email from delivery company giving link to driver tracking map. Spent whole day waiting and checking emails for Emma to reply and watching the driver get closer. Around 2:45pm the driver was 5 streets away. Time passed, NOTHING so checked tracking and saw he was making his way back to his depot. Still nothing from Emma. Next day in the evening at 5:45pm finally get a reply email saying my order has been delayed as requested. MY next email was to cancel the order. They must make a great mattress if they can treat people like garbage and still be profitable. I will never know if the mattress lives up to the hype and is worth the money. If they treat customers like this beforehand imagine how bad the post sale service is
Be warned!! Terrible customer service – I have purchased a single and double mattress in the last couple of years. I placed a mattress topper on them because they were harder than I anticipated but with the topper they were ok and so I kept them. I then removed the mattress cover for washing. The slider came off the zipper track and I was unable to repair it. I requested a new mattress… Read more
cover on 08/10/23. After repeated emails up to today, 29/10/23, repeatedly requesting information I had already provided at the start, I was told that I had been referred to the local branch and would be kept up to date. I then received emails to say that they hadn’t heard from me and to let them know if they can do anything further. I then received an email requesting a photo. They will get their photo of the slider and one of the cover without the slider and then I will sell or give away my mattress and I will NEVER buy from them again !
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Pretty good for various reasons – I received the mattress as part of ambassador program. As with other reviews I have made so far, I will do my utmost to reflect the experience as if a paying customer. I have used this mattress for almost a month. Summary: I previously have a firm spring mattress throughout. While I like firm mattress, there are really some benefits to having a… Read more · 1
mattress with different firmness throughout the bed. It was a pleasant surprise.
First and foremost. I am grateful that there are handles at the side of the mattress for me to pull and push because my bed is up against the wall. That makes changing the sheet so much easier, without worrying each time when the fabric of the mattress will finally give way.
The base of the mattress also has a layer of rubbery piece for friction, so it doesn’t move too much while on a bed base that the mattress lays flat on top instead of sinking in. Very thoughtful design. However, it means that there is no option to turn the mattress over if it does sink in over the years if it does at all. The way they design the various firmness throughout the mattress also make flipping the mattress redundant. To be fair, flipping may not be needed.
Parent note: Mattress may not be the safe for kids to jump around on. The various firmness throughout the mattress make it easy to lose your footing and fall off the bed. Of course, all mattress should be used for intended purpose, but family with kids will need to be aware.
For light sleeping couple: You will love this mattress because it has minimal disturbance at night when people move around other parts of the mattress. Granted, what I have is a single mattress. I have however tested the popular advertised (other brands) cup on mattress when someone is jumping on the other end. Cup did not fall over. I did not feel my kids climbing up from the foot of the mattress as I was sleeping too. They are just suddenly so near me; it was a little shocking. I usually wake up from very slight movements around me.
Aching detail: I usually have backaches, and through many advises in the past, I got myself a firm mattress. I do however wake up feeling a great need to stretch and crack all over just to make myself more comfortable when I am using my previous mattress. Sure, my aches are not extraordinarily strong after using firm spring mattress. I did not know what could be improved. Until I tried Emma and realise it could indeed get better. The first night of sleeping on the mattress I can obviously feel the difference in firmness and felt a little odd. On the second night though, I realised now that other parts of my body did not need the firmness my previous mattress provide. I habitually put part of my hands underneath the pillow. The softness over this area really makes it feel a lot more comfortable. Probably good for couples who like to be on each other’s arms too. I am 158 cm and my back seems to be on the right area of firmness to get the support in need. I also used my back massage machine lesser if it mean anything.
Pillow effect: No, not an Emma pillow or whatever if they do have one. I am using a very firm adjustable foam pillow on the Emma mattress. I am used to the pretty tall support the pillow provides me. When I use it on Emma however, the pillow seems to sink in a bit due to the softer area. I initially thought it would cause a problem to my neck, surprisingly did not. Despite not causing a neck problem, I still prefer my pillow to be a lot taller. For people who uses heavy pillows, you might want to consider if you can adapt to the height you will lose when using it on Emma.
Sagging or shape: As I have only used the mattress for almost a month. Sagging or disfiguring would be unreasonable and it haven't happened. I can't give any honest opinion and durability until now. The soft part of the mattress does worry me a bit, as my experience with other foam mattress before, a shrunk bed sheet can deform the corners. Only time will tell if Emma will hold up against tight fitting sheet.
Heat retention: Nah ah. None. Nil. It is not exactly a compliment either. You go to the toilet at night, you come back to a cold bed. It will be so very great in summer, not so fun in winter. My spring mattress does not feel that cold upon return. You will probably need a wool topper or thick blanket to keep the heat in for a toilet trip.
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In the photo below or above, I show the under side of the mattress where the rubbery layer is, and the handle that is sewn further into the mattress.
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Sizes incorrectly advertised! Don't waste your time and money! – The Single Bed is bigger than advertised. 920mm or 92cm is what is advertised yet the bed is 950mm or 95cm. This didn't fit on the bed frame we purchased and had to send it back. Its taken 1 week and we are still having issues getting our money back and getting the mattress collected. Don't waste your time!! Show details
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WARNING! DO NOT BUY FROM THESE PEOPLE! WARNING! – After placing an order on Thursday 10 Feb 2022, I immediately had to cancel it due to other circumstances. Estimated delivery date for the order had been set for 14 Feb to 21 Feb. So there was still obvious time to process the cancellation and inform the warehouse not to do anything. However, there is no phone number to speak to anyone at… Read more
Emma. First red flag.
So I had to email them to tell them of the cancellation.
After I sent them email on 10 Feb, I received an email the next day, Friday 11 Feb 2022 from a customer service person at Emma asking what the reason was for cancelling so that they could process the cancellation.
I told them the reason. Then I heard nothing, despite the representative saying in the email that they were "leaving the thread open".
That same afternoon I asked them to confirm the order had been cancelled. I heard nothing. No reply.
This morning (14 February 2022) I again emailed asking if they had cancelled the order. I heard nothing.
I also spoke with a customer service "bot" (they are clearly not real people) asking them to confirm the order had been cancelled. They said they would "check". I heard nothing.
Then they DELIVERED THE MATTRESS ANYWAY to my 90 year old grandfather, who cannot move a heavy mattress.
Now I am stuck with this mattress that I requested be cancelled three business days ago, and which could easily have been cancelled.
Now they have to come back to get it. I shudder to think how difficult it is going to be to have to get these people to actually come and PICK IT UP and then *even more shudder* REFUND MY MONEY.
I have emailed them asking for SOMEONE to call me. Nobody has called. The mattress is just sitting there, unopened.
Unbelievable.
STAY AWAY FROM THESE PEOPLE. THEY ARE CLEARLY ONLY AFTER YOUR MONEY.
CUSTOMER SERVICE IS NEGLIGIBLE.
For good customer service, go with Sleeping Duck.
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Ergonomics, value for money, service – As a healthcare professional I am aware of the impact a bed can have on musculoskeletal health, after all, we spend a large proportion of our lives in our beds! As a patient with a number musculoskeletal issues (back, neck, hip, shoulder) I must confess I was overdue for a mattress update. I did my research based on design and materials and it… Read more
came down to Emma or Noa. I am 5'6" and 64kg and can honestly say I am very happy with the Emma base model I ordered on sale at the time. I am impressed with the simple design yet ability to support my frame very evenly, therefore placing my body in an ergonomically neutral position during side and supine sleep postures. My Emma is very comfortable (soft yield followed quickly by firm support) and I can definitely attribute an improvement of up to 20% in my symptoms as a result of my new mattress! As I say, I got this on sale but I would be confident to say that Emma represents excellent value for money, even at full retail! Any issues I have read in reviews seem to point to service but I was called away at the time of my initial order and Emma rescheduled the delivery upon request 4 times for me. Therefore, I cannot complain in this area at all (I do note that they have contacted all such reviewers). My only issue at all with this mattress is the seemingly delicate cover (I assume these are a renewable items) and the "new" smell which is reducing with time as the construction materials "degas" but I take comfort in the assurance that Emma meets/exceeds health standards regarding the environment and toxicology. Thank you.
Excellent value, great and fast service – We ordered 2 single Emma mattresses on a Saturday night, and got a swift delivery by Monday afternoon. One of the mattresses seemed to be all good. However, the other had a cut-like indentation at the head and foot end of the mattress. It also seemed that the mattress layers at one end were not glued evenly, making some visible bulges. After the… Read more · 1
48hrs of allowing the mattress to expand (as advised by the helpful staff on the online chat), we could still feel the indentations along the full width of the mattress. Considering these two defects in the one mattress (while the other matress was all good), we contacted support@emma-sleep.com.au with added pictures, and got a quick response that the faulty mattress is going to be exchanged for a new single mattress. We also requested two soft mattress toppers, as both kids were rating the sleeping experience as a bit too hard; but we were told to give the mattresses 3-4 weeks trial, before requesting the topper. Which is a bit annoying, as we originally wanted to order the toppers straight at the beginning, going off the firmness scale of 7/10 provided during the chat - those toppers should be easily send through with the exchange mattress, rather than making another trip and delivery later on. As for the sleeping experience, so far so good (besides being too firm). Great feel. No sagging. Looks like a durable mattress. Great price!
Positive reviews
Happy little 3 year old – Bought this mattress for our 3 year old and his first ‘big boy’ bed. He loves it. Even commented unprompted that it was “comfy” He sleeps more soundly than he ever did in his cot (which had a really expensive mattress in it) Show details · 1
Perfect – I usually have an ordeal buying a new mattress. With your 100 day trial,I thought I would try the Emma mattress.I am so happy with it, it is just right. Firm but has a softness. My back, which I have problems with when choosing a mattress has been fine with the Emma mattress. Thankyou. Show details · 1
Very good value mattress – We wanted a cheapish but good mattress for our daughter to replace the old saggy mattress that she’d been using for years. We chose the Emma largely based on the Choice review. The mattress was delivered quickly and efficiently. The package was easy to open but the mattress was a bit smelly and slightly creased so we kept it in a separate room… Read more · 1
for two days after which it was fine. The mattress was quite a bit firmer than she had been used to, but she quickly got used to it and now finds it very comfortable. After 6 months' use it still looks like new. No complaints at all. Recommended.
Negative reviews
Good mattress, just a little warm – I have revised my review as the second attempt at a return went very smoothly. The mattress was good, but a little firm for me and a little warm. Show details
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DO NOT Buy from this Company – Ditto Ditto Ditto WORST COMPANY EVER. NO, NONE, ZILCH CUSTOMER CARE. Paid and ordered a mattress, over a month ago and they still cannot provide me a delivery date. Many many hopeless generic emails all with no resolve or care.
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Still waiting after three weeks – Ordered and paid for mattress topper more than a month ago. PayPal didn’t work on their website and had to pay via bank deposit. Three weeks later I’m still waiting for the product. When I followed up, they said it was ‘lost’ and will be re-dispatched. Still waiting Update: received it after four weeks.
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A good mattress finally at an affordable price – I ordered an Emma Original in the month of May this year. Arrived in less than 2 weeks as promised. Good packaging; easy to open and slept well without any back pains etc. I again ordered one more Emma Comfort this time and it came within 6 days. Yet to try it out - but having already experienced Original - I presume this should be even better. Show details · 1
Very poor customer service – We understand there are issues with deliveries in recent times due to volumes and shipment delays. Unlike other companies though, Emma cannot resolve issues quickly/easy. We’ve had 3 failed delivery attempts because this company and their delivery partner cannot properly communicate with us. Try using a phone Emma - it’s a wonderful tool to… Read more
resolve issues quickly. This has been the worse experience with organising deliveries and like most people now, I regularly get multiple parcel deliveries a week. It’s a shame when simple customer service failings deter customers from recommending products.
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Scam!!! Take your money and then never send product!! – We purchased a new single mattress through Emma for our son 3 weeks ago and have yet to receive the mattress. After reading reviews it is now clear that we won't be. I have lodged a dispute through PayPal and am sure we will receive our money back but do not purchase through this company!!! Show details
Very happy with our Emma mattress! – This is the second Emma mattress in our household. Super prompt delivery. Very comfortable mattress with excellent support. Always feeling like we have had a good night's rest. Emma mattresses look and feel quality. Show details · 1
Perfect, loving it!! – First couple of days was little weird, the mid part felt elevated compared to the top and bottom ends. Used two pillows to get a balance (one of the pillow is a bit thinner, so exactly 1.5 pillow). then it started getting better, now its feels so perfect. my previous mattress was more expensive this one, but it was firm which made me hard to sleep… Read more · 1
on my side. Now I can sleep any side, and it been about a month, no problem. I bought the mattress protector after a couple of weeks of trying the mattress!
I got 2 of the single mattresses for my boys bunk beds, they are a perfect fit and so comfortable – I spend quiet a bit of time sleeping on the bottom bunk with my youngest and the mattress is great. It's comfortable and supportive yet soft. A perfect combination for a good sleep. Show details · 1
So comfy the best decision – Kids love them so much more comfy than their old innerspring perfect for my kids who have allergies. Kids are not gentle and these have not changed shape at all Show details · 1
Perfect size, firmness and quality – I wasn’t sure in the beginning due to some mixed review on some social media. However my experience says differently. Order arrived the next day, with excellent delivery tracking. They notified you where they were at and arrived on-time as promised. Mattress came with special blade for easy unpacking. Took around 5 hours to come to its form. No… Read more · 1
smell and it is easy to handle by one person (for single bed). I am pleased with the firmness as that is what we are preferred. My daughter slept on it that night and she adjusted to the mattress well. No complaints.
One thing that they were lack of is the customer service contacts details. They don’t have any number to contact to. I did ask questions from the website chat and it was responded immediately. Thanks Emma.
Great mattress. Amazing quality for the price – We got this for our 12yo daughter after seeing the reviews and she loves it! It turned up the very next day after ordering!!!! Such a great mattress, highly recommend. Show details · 1
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Unexpected! – I was skeptical at first because it is a foam mattress but decided to take the plunge after reading various positive reviews plus there was a sale and I have to say, from the first night that I used it, it was fantastic, I know my back had a good rest as I had have an operation done to my spine and for the first time, I am proud to say that it has… Read more
reduced my pain dramatically to the point where it doesn't bother me anymore and I am actually able to sleep through the night. Highly recommend this mattress for people with back issues.
Should be called Painaway – I did not realize how uncomfortable I was in bed until I purchased the Emma Original Mattress, my hip which I thought was deformed because of the pain, since using the Emma It has disappeared and I can get out of bed without the pain I had previously felt. Also my legs don't get the terrible pain I had on the old mattress. I am a heavy woman and the mattress keeps it's shape and firmness wonderfully. Show details
Single – We bought a single mattress for my teenage son. He says it’s very comfortable. It’s a good quality mattress for the price and we’re hoping it will last until he’s an adult Show details
Amazing night sleep – Really love it for my daughter, she has just gone fm a big girl bed and I did soooo much research on matters and it definitely payed off!! Think it’s time for an upgrade for myself now !! Show details
Super quick for delivery – Checked choice web site and found that mattress was recommended and ordered two single mattresses with discount on Sat night. The mattress were delivered on Monday. My kids liked them. Very impressed with the super quick delivery. Show details
Very good Mattress – We bought this for our daughter and she has not slept so well for a while. It is just the right amount of softness. We bought this due to excellent reviews and we have not been disappointed. Show details
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Avoid This Company - Delivered Faulty Mattress and Not Responding – RUN. DO NOT BUY MATTRESSES FROM THIS COMPANY. You are screwed if something goes wrong as you can't contact them - they get to choose when to contact you. Initially, I contacted support by email as I never received a confirmation email and was unsure if my order went through. I heard nothing for days, even after a token email saying they would… Read more
respond in 24 hours, but the mattress arrived (although my order still isn't confirmed...). That should have been the warning sign.
We finally unwrap the mattress - my child's first bed. And unlike every other bed-in-the-box mattress I've ordered, it inflated in lumps with hard plastic-feeling sections and deep creases and crevices. More than 24 hours later and the shape hasn't changed. The deep creases and crevices are still there. The mattress is so wonky that it was unsafe for my daughter to sleep on and she had to sleep in our bed (as the only way to fit a single bed in was to pull apart the cot). I'm not exaggerating - look at the photos. It's like it was left in a box for months before they delivered it.
So now the fun of trying to contact them for an urgent replacement . Messenger, email, their website - nothing. They have no phone number and their Australian address is an empty building under lease. The only thing that indicated where they are is that the automated message for Messenger said their opening hours are from 11am - which shows you their 'service' is an offshore centre in likely India.
My daughter still has no bed and still no contact hours after opening.
Unless you like gambling AVOID THIS COMPANY. Otherwise you're on your own if something goes wrong.
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No order confirmation – I ordered a single mattress, money was immediately taken from my bank but no order confirmation or order number. I don't know when they will deliver. I contacted customer service but they have ignored my enquiry. Poor customer service. Show details
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Two well rested girls! – My little one was moving in to a big girl bed and she's always been a restless sleeper. We decided it was worth the investment to get THE right mattress. And my 5 year old wasn't going to miss out on the theatre of opening a 'squashed mattress in a bag', so we decided to order her one too! Totally the right decision! We have two littlies who are… Read more
thrilled with their new, comfy beds. And for the nights that the girls need extra cuddles, my husband and I are more than happy to snuggle in with them. They're honestly like sleeping on a cloud – just the right amount of squish for both big and small people and incredibly well made. I've been nothing short of impressed, and wouldn't hesitate to upgrade to an Emma mattress for my husband and I either.
Fantastic mattress – Very comfortable and great for the back. Have not had an issue with my back since using Emma. Don't need too many doonas or blankets as it holds body temperature and no electric blanket is required. Great value Show details
Perfect – The mattress is really comfortable, hands down the best mattress I’ve had! I highly recommend it! I ordered the night before n the next day delivery, I was so impressed! Show details
The Best! – I needed a new mattress for my growing daughter. The Emma mattress ticked all the boxes! One very happy and satisfied daughter who has had less body discomfort since using this mattress.
Lovely mattress – It’s really comfortable and squishy. I wish they put more “squishy” in it. (8yr old). Delivery was fast and friendly. only problem is my daughter won’t get out of bed! Show details
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