Waterbeds have a host of advantages, with versatility and ease of maintenance complementing their many medical benefits. While memory foam shares a few of waterbed's advantages, they cannot hope to compete with everything a waterbed has to offer.
| Waterbeds | Memory Foam Mattresses | |
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| Relieves joint pressure |  |
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| Prevents bed sores | |
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| Moulds to body shape | |
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| Temperature regulation | |
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| Allergy-safe / dust free | |
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| Easily cleaned | |
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| Fast response to position changes | |
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| Adjustable firmness | |
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