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Need advice on getting more lumbar/hip support from latex without sacrificing comfort
Jun 3, 2009 7:43 PM
Zzzzzzzspleaze
Joined: May 22, 2009
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I just received my Latex Green 3" topper today (Dunlop-processed, 16-18 ILD) from sleepwarehouse.com. It is marvelous! It is plush, sumptuous, luxurious...it feels like a dream. It's like being suspended on top of velvety firm jello (best analogy I could come up with, though it sounds really weird, I know). It arrived very quickly, too -- only three days after placing my order. It is probably not the prettiest latex topper, it does have cosmetic imperfections. Not all of the pinholes are aligned perfectly on one side, there are shallow indentations here and there where air bubbles were created during processing. In its favor, it is odorless as promised (except for a very, very faint rubber scent that can only be detected if you press your nose against it) and I imagine that it feels exactly the same as a prettier topper would. I almost forgot, it's cut a little larger than the specified dimensions, so I have maybe a 1/2" hanging off of the sides and 1" hanging off of the head and foot of the bed. Thank goodness my fitted sheets have deep pockets!

I'd ordered a Cuddle Bed that also arrived today, but decided to forgo it after trying them together. Together they make the comfort layer too thick and I lose some support; also, I prefer the feel of the latex.

The only problem (at least I think it may pose a problem), is that my hip really sinks into the topper when lying on my side. I feel like I could use just a wee bit more support in the lower back/hip area. I would not want to change the firmess at all anywhere else. In fact, I wouldn't mind if it were just a little bit softer in the shoulder area. So my question is this: Can I firm up the lumbar/pelvic area by placing a plank of plywood (cut to cover only that area) between the topper and my mattress? Or I would I be better served by trying a different latex topper arrangement?

Any advice welcomed. :-)
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