Would like to know what firmness and thickness for a latex topper I should get
Jun 7, 2009 9:27 PM
Joined: Jun 7, 2009
Points: 2
Hello, I have been reading your many posts and would like to know if you can help me decide what type (thickness, firmness) of latex topper to get. I currently have a new Simmons Beauty Rest World class plush firm mattress that seems to be too firm/hard. It is uncomfortable to sleep on my side - shoulders, hip, thigh ache sometime feel numbness. In the beginning, I was able to sleep on my back, okay, but not getting a good night rest. Now, it is very uncomfortable sleeping on my back, it feels just too plain hard. So I am hoping a latex topper would soften things up and relieve some of the pressure points so that I can sleep on my side and my back. Mostly, I gravitate to my side.  I am about 5'10" 153 1bs.

I was thinking a 2 inch 24 ILD latex topper would be sufficient, but based on some of the posting, I am getting concern about getting something too soft or squishy The comfort foam of the current mattress has 3/4 firm foam, 1 1/2" convoluted foam, 1 1/2" plush foam, and 5/8" visco foam. The innerspring has 960 coil count, 13 1/4 gauge.  Based on these specification, would 1 inch be sufficient? Is 24 ILD to soft?. I am thinking about purchasing from sleepinglikeabear.com.

Thanks, any help would be appreciated.

This message was modified Jun 7, 2009 by Goldilock
2" All Natural Latex from Latex International at 22 ILD
Reply #6 Jun 18, 2009 12:10 AM
Joined: Jun 13, 2009
Points: 8
I slept on a 2" latex topper (22 ILD) over a 6" core (30 ILD) for a year and damaged my lower back.  I then upgraded the 6" core from 30 ILD to 39 ILD, but it did not help because of the 2" topper.  I then put the 2" topper at the bottom and slept directly on the 39 ILD 6" core and my back started feeling better.  Now I have pressure points on my shoulders and so may consider a 1" topper since the 2" appeared too thick and compromised the firm support.  My latex is all natural from Latex International.
This message was modified Jun 18, 2009 by mifronte