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I've had a long disucssion with my daughter about her Sleepez bed. The issue is she is sleeping too hot at night. I have a theory about this, because as I mentioned in my previous Flobed/Sleepez Comparison thread, the Sleepez cover is very thin with very little wool actually quilted to the cover. My Flobed mattress cover is much more luxurious with 2" of wool quilted to the cotton knit on all sides. I think the Sleepez cover does not have enough wool to insulate against the warm tendencies of latex. It's just a theory. The bottom line is, she can't sleep, she's tossing and turning all night, and sweating all night because the mattress is just too hot. So I sat down with her to discuss the options, which are: 1) return the mattress and get something else (not latex); 2) get a wool topper for the bed and see if that will ameliorate the heat issues. We have lots of time left on the 90 day return period, so I would like to see if I can address her heat issue by putting some insulating material between the mattress and my daughter before I go the more drastic route of returning the entire mattress for a refund. I tried searching the site for information about wool toppers, but there is just so much here and I couldn't find any threads that specifically speak to wool toppers. SO. Anyone have a nice quality wool topper they can recommend? Budgy, you are a wealth of information - what do you suggest I can put on the bed to try to address the heat issue? This message was modified May 6, 2010 by KimberlyH
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| I'm also interested in knowing more about the wool toppers/pads. I may end up going with the SleepEZ knowing I have the option to add another comfort layer like this if I need to. |
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KimberlyH wrote: Is this the washable Natura wool topper you were referring to? Looks like pretty good prices on this web site. |
| just want to throw in my 2 cents on the toppers as well... don't bother with the washable versions...they are not quilted tight enough to prevent shifting in the wash. you are better off doing a thicker non-washable version for the price and simply airing it outside on a sunny day from time to time. |
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Budgy, the Dormier mattress protector you referred to is this one? This is a protector that snugs over the mattress rather than a topper, and it is washable. . . . but you don't think it's worth getting something washable? I do see that the toppers have more wool than the protectors, but if I know my daughter, she'll be upset if the topper shifts around. She tends to be sensitive that way >.<. So, even if it is a little less wool, it's worth the tradeoff, I think, having it secure on the mattress. My "local" (as in 50 miles away) Dormier dealer is selling the size I need for $175 . . .
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Natura Comfort Plus Topper or Washable Wool Toppers (the washable version being the one I don't recommend) contain large amounts of wool in a very open stitch pattern to make the mattress softer. The Natura Washable Wool Pad or Dormeir Mattress Protector are both machine washable and meant to protect the mattress and/or any topper being used on the mattress as well. The Dormeir cover though is less stiff than the Natura and just seems to be more comfortable. These are both quilted well enough that the fill will not shift, if you do want something washable these are the ones I would recommend. All of these items should help with temperature regulation and night sweats. This message was modified May 7, 2010 by budgy
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| I have washed and dried the Dormeir mattress protector/pad several times with no ill effect. I even use hot water (budgy is going to have a seizure when he reads that!). The wool stays in place and the terry cloth, to me, is more inviting than the stiff percale cotton on the Natura pad. |
| This place has the twin Dormier for $136. It looks like the Dormier has a bit less wool than the Natura (7.5oz/yd. vs. 10 oz./yd.). |
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Kimberly, I have the Natura wool on top mattress pad, it is the first mattress pad I have ever liked! I am super picky though and will not have any stitching underneath me, so that is why I like this and it does sleep cooler. It has elastic straps on the ends, and after a few nights I do have to do a tiny bit of adjustment in the middle to put taut in the morning, but overall I like it. It is washable, but I haven't washed it yet, as Budgy said it would probably lose some of its wool. Popo bought one too, but she never came back and gave her review. Is your daughter picky like me with stitching from mattress pads and likes soft? This is soft, and yes any wool will go flat after so many months of use. Just my humble opinion. I wanted washable just in case, so I am happy with it. I will probably have to replace it in a year or two if it goes totally flat and I want it soft again. It does make the mattress a bit firmer, but that is the case with any mattress pad as you well know. The backing is a tiny bit stiff, but as I said I am pretty picky so I like it. This message was modified May 7, 2010 by Leo3
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DianeK wrote: I have washed and dried the Dormeir mattress protector/pad several times with no ill effect. I even use hot water (budgy is going to have a seizure when he reads that!). The wool stays in place and the terry cloth, to me, is more inviting than the stiff percale cotton on the Natura pad. |
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budgy: I knew I'd get you ;)! leo3: the beauty of the Dormeir is it is the only pad I have tried that does not make the mattress feel firmer because it has no stiffness to it whatsoever and the stretchy sides do not put any downward pressure on the mattress. |