A blast from the past... a Waterbed!

J Town Girl · ‎06-13-2011

I was just thinking the other day about the Waterbed I had in the early '80s. I remember them being such a cool thing and was so excited to purchase one. Unfortunately, it didn't take me too long to find out what a pain they were. Making the bed was so difficult and as soon as your bed partner moved in the slightest you rolled over towards them and almost on to them.

I don't think I kept it for even a year. My friend's sister was in the market to buy one and was thrilled to get mine at a lower price than the stores were selling them.

I can't remember exactly when they went out of style but I remember all of the Waterbed stores slowly closing their doors.

Now be honest, did you ever succumb to the Waterbed craze?

proudlyfromNJ · ‎05-01-2010

Our friends still have the same waterbed they have had for years. New liners of course, but I think they have had it for over 30 years.

bowlicious · ‎03-10-2010

We had a water bed for many years. It was so comfy and warm. I can't remember if it was because it sprung a leak or if the motor went out is the reason we replaced it. I don't think I could get out of a water bed now......LOL

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

We have a king size pedestal waterbed with the drawers underneath, that we've had for 25 years and we've only had to replace the heater a few times.

We also have a queen size hard side waterbed (looks like a regular mattress and takes regular sheets) that I love, when I can get my avatar out of it, LOL!

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

lynnie61 · ‎04-28-2010

@J Town Girl it was my best sleep ever!! I only got rid of it after maybe 15 years because a friends leaked and did major damage to her house. I miss the best sleep of my life!!!!! I now have a sleep number bed, which is nice, but still no comparison. Knew stores were closing but not sure how they went out of style

Foxxee · ‎10-03-2014

Never had one, but slept on one several times. The water sloshed around and felt like I was sleeping on a raft.

Sorry to say, it was a horrible experience.

threecees · ‎09-22-2017

No, I slept on one a few times as well. I could not get used to it.

A weird feeling, never a full nights sleep.

hayseed00 · ‎11-24-2011

We hd a waterbed in the early 1980's and I loved it !!!!

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@lynnie61 wrote:
@J Town Girl it was my best sleep ever!! I only got rid of it after maybe 15 years because a friends leaked and did major damage to her house. I miss the best sleep of my life!!!!! I now have a sleep number bed, which is nice, but still no comparison. Knew stores were closing but not sure how they went out of style

@lynnie61

I have to agree! I get no back, neck or shoulder aches in our waterbed!

I put a tempurpedic bed in our spare bedroom and absolutely hated it. I gave it away and went back to my cozy, comfy waterbed.

Our older waterbed is waveless, so no sloshing or waves at all and the hardside waterbeds also have no waves or sloshing.

I love being able to control how warm or cool my bed is!

DD recently had a hysterectomy and stayed here for her aftercare an she had no problem getting in or out of one of my waterbeds.

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.