topic Re: Mattress Topper in Home

Mattress Topper

Sweetcheeks723 — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 15:16:31 GMT

I don't post much but hoping for recommendations. I have so much trouble with mattresses and sleep comfort. Just got rid of an expensive pillow top mattress that failed after barely 5 yrs - got the sag in the middle and I kept waking up with lower back pain.

I just bought another mattress- "plush" that still seems a bit firm. Ran out and bought an expensive 3 in Memory foam topper at JC Penney. It feels comfortable at first but my back is sinking in too much and my lower back still aches in the morning. This is driving me nuts!

I think 3 in was probably overkill. Does anyone know of a comfortable but firm topper that will support without the "sink". ? I am overwhelmed by choice-Amazon, Overstock, etc has so many. is memory foam the answer or not?

Thank you for any advice!

Re: Mattress Topper

fthunt — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 15:51:06 GMT

Four nights of great sleeping! Just bought QVC H216884 Serta Perfect Luxury Queen Mattress Top = $55 now - was special last week so little less. LOVE this topper. 4 years ago bought QVC Serta pillow top bed - never had pillow before but couple years pillow seemed to need help. Bought a topper from J C Penney - that was a disappoint so bought the 'egg crate' memory one. Very comfy but started getting pressure points that woke me 4 times during night. Last week saw the Serta Lux topper - nothing to loose - and it's wonderful - so far. Stuffing in each sewed down cloud quilting. Go and watch the video with Jane and the vendor - don't know how it will be in 4 years - but getting great sleep now and no pressure points. No - won't buy from Amazon, etc., or Penney again unless it was a Serta.

Re: Mattress Topper

Mistic — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 15:56:59 GMT

@Sweetcheeks723 ~

I have hip pain. A few months ago, I bought a SERTA Cradling Cloud Matress Topper Set. It's 2" of memory foam, and comes with a 2" matress pad to go over the foam. 10 year warranty.

I did NOT expect it to help, as I have tried so many different things. No More Pain When I Get Up!

I have a sleep number bed, but I needed something more. This was it for me.

Hoping you can find what works for you. HTH

Re: Mattress Topper

Krimpette — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 18:14:56 GMT

I would love to get a mattress topper, however my mattress is so thick that I'm afraid I'd never be able to get the fitted sheets to work over the topper and the mattress. I was very tempted by the recent TSV, but didn't cave because I was doubtful it would work with my thick mattress.

Re: Mattress Topper

Sueliz — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 20:20:34 GMT

@Mistic wrote:
@Sweetcheeks723~
I have hip pain. A few months ago, I bought a SERTA Cradling Cloud Matress Topper Set. It's 2" of memory foam, and comes with a 2" matress pad to go over the foam. 10 year warranty.

I did NOT expect it to help, as I have tried so many different things. No More Pain When I Get Up!

I have a sleep number bed, but I needed something more. This was it for me.

Hoping you can find what works for you. HTH

Thanks for sharing this @Mistic, I have severe pain from an autoimmune arthritis and don't sleep well at all. I've been looking into mattress toppers, I appreciate the info!

Re: Mattress Topper

Lilysmom — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 20:42:46 GMT

@Sweetcheeks723, I bought my mattress topper for my king bed at Costco store. I think it was Nova Form. My mattress was too firm and the topper was exactly what I needed. Highly recommend and if you don’t like it, you can return it. LM

Re: Mattress Topper

fthunt — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 20:47:03 GMT

Afraid the topper side and end won't go over your mattress? The QVC Serta is a huge pocket and I have a Serta thick mattress AND the pillow top. No problem with stretch to spare? Love mine - ZZZZZZZZZZZZ

$55

Re: Mattress Topper

Sweetcheeks723 — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 22:28:49 GMT

Thank you so much for your input! @fthunt It does look nice and at great price. I am wondering if the extra padding of your pillow top is what really makes this work for you...? I think I am trying to create my own pillow top feel with multiple layers. I am still debating about a 1 or 2 inch egg crate or memory foam pad and possibly this over it..

Thank you @Lilysmom for the Costco suggestion!

Thank you @Mistic for your input! Where did you purchase your Serta topper set?

Re: Mattress Topper

Tigriss — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 23:11:21 GMT

I also looked at the Serta one on the Q. I could go for that combo. I also have a CuddleEwe wool mattress topper. It is about 3" think of pure wool. It is not cheap, but mine is 3 years old and great. I take it off when I change the sheets, fluff it and let it sun. You would think wool would make you hot but it doesn't. It regulates your temperature to keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. I have fibromyalgia and so much morning stiffness/pain that I did shell out around $350 back then for a queen. The price has gone up, but it is worth it. I have a waterproof breathable mattress pad cover to keep up the warranty on it. Their website sells them too but I got one from Amazon for less. It does work as my cat vomited one day while I was out at work. I was so livid, but the cover protected my new investment, though I had extra laundry to do! My parents also bought one for their beds because it really does help. I have a low thyroid and also get night sweats from it. This doesn't add to any heat issues but dang if you can't stop that night sweats. Cold shower and sheet change! I have two of the mattress pad covers just so I can change it when I change the sheets in the middle of the night!

Here is what it looks like.

Re: Mattress Topper

Sweetcheeks723 — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 11:37:08 GMT

This topper looks amazing! thanks so much for the input and the photo

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Zhills — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 15:56:21 GMT

I sleep on a 1" thick lamb's wool mattress topper! Heavenly!

From Overstock.com.

Re: Mattress Topper

Mistic — Sat, 08 Sep 2018 16:39:26 GMT

@Sweetcheeks723 ~

Hey ~ I found it at my local Burlington. 1/2 price there. $119 for a King. I was trying to sleep with a memory foam pillow under my hip. That worked, as long as I didn't move. Yeah right. LOL

I sure hope that you can find something that works for you!

Re: Mattress Topper

Sweetcheeks723 — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 17:13:25 GMT

Thanks everyone for your kind responses! I truly hope I can work this out..

Re: Mattress Topper

Ult1mat3X — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 08:57:42 GMT

A mattress topper is just a comfort layer that makes the bed feel soft. It doesn't affect the rigidity or overall firmness of the mattress or provides support to help with back and neck pain.

If you are in a college dorm, the mattress itself is probably not causing the problem. It's more likely that it is what the mattress is on, probably some kind of wire or slat support. If that is the case, try putting your mattress on the floor and see if you sleep better. If so, then you can put masonite, plywood or even a couple of layers of cardboard underneath the mattress to create a less flexible platform that provides more rigidity and support.

Then rather than a foam topper, get a padded mattress cover that will provide a cushy comfort layer and make the basic mattress feel like a luxury model with a pillow top. The fiberfill will also allow more air to circulate than the mattress (which probably has a waterproof cover that is inducing you to sweat) or a foam topper.

Also, make sure that your pillow has enough thickness and density to support your neck. An overly-flexible mattress can cause poor sleeping posture and contribute to neck pain, but the pillow is more often the cause. Feel free to check this review and find suitable topper for your bed.