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My new mattress is too firm. How can I soften it up?

When you first receive your new Tempur-Pedic mattress, it may feel a bit more firm than you would like. Typically, it takes about 30 days for your new mattress to break in and soften to your ideal feel. 

If you're still finding your mattress too firm, here are a couple of tips that may help:

1. Although we recommend breaking in your mattress for 30 days, your mattress may need additional days to break in, especially if you are used to sleeping on a more traditional mattress. We recommend spending as much time as possible on your mattress to help it soften. 

2. What is the temperature of the room that your mattress is in? Cooler temperatures will cause your mattress to be more firm. We recommend turning up the temperature, as a warmer room can help soften your mattress. 

3. What weather was your mattress delivered in? Mattresses delivered in winter or during colder weather will tend to arrive with a more firm feel. Once the mattress is inside in a normal temperature range, it should soften up, as it warms up. 

4. If your mattress is still too firm for your liking, adding a topper can be a great way to soften the feel. You can find our toppers here

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