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Help with choosing a Mattess Topper
Jun 29, 2010 7:39 AM
lookingnow
Joined: Mar 8, 2010
Points: 65
Hi Folks,

 

My new pocket coil w/2"latex is pretty good in the sense that it's not hammocking, but it's still way too firm for my side sleeping.  Shoulder and arm really hurts all night. 

Anyone know of an inexpensive mattress topper (I think I should go with memory foam to allow shoulder and arm to sink in)?

It would be best if I could buy it in-store but if there's a really good one on-line I'll try it.  I'm 125 lbs so would you take that into consideration regarding density and thickness?

Thanks

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Re: Help with choosing a Mattess Topper
Reply #1 Jun 30, 2010 4:34 PM
Leo3
Joined: May 3, 2008
Points: 827
What ILD is the 2" latex over the coils?  RMM has good prices on a 24ILD latex topper.  You can't get good quality toppers locally.  I would suggest, in my humble opinion a 2" piece added to what you have.  Good luck.

Sleep like a bear has softer than 24ILD, which you may need for your shoulder.  It is all individual and I can not say what will work for you.

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Re: Help with choosing a Mattess Topper
Reply #2 Jun 30, 2010 9:45 PM
DianeK
Joined: Aug 31, 2007
Points: 404
lookingnow wrote:

Hi

It would be best if I could buy it in-store but if there's a really good one on-line I'll try it.  I'm 125 lbs so would you take that into consideration regarding density and thickness?

Thanks


If you have a Costco locally, the Pure Comfort NovaForm memory foam is very good.  It is rated 4 lb with an IFD of 14.  I weigh 100-105 lb and it works for me now that it has softened just a tad.  My husband, at 175 lb, found it comfortable right out of the box and still finds it suitable (it is 8 months old).  I think if it softens too much more, he will need a new one, but it may have softened as much as it is going to.  And you can't beat Costco's return policy.
 

Re: Help with choosing a Mattess Topper
Reply #3 Jul 1, 2010 3:49 PM
lookingnow
Joined: Mar 8, 2010
Points: 65

Hi Leo3,

 

I don't know what ILD the latex is but it's hard!  It's a very well-made bed by Gardner mattress of Salem, MA and I know it's talalay. 

I like the feel of memory foam because it allows my shoulder and arm to sink in while side-sleeping. 

 

Thank you.

 
Re: Help with choosing a Mattess Topper
Reply #4 Jul 1, 2010 3:50 PM
lookingnow
Joined: Mar 8, 2010
Points: 65
DianeK wrote:

 


If you have a Costco locally, the Pure Comfort NovaForm memory foam is very good.  It is rated 4 lb with an IFD of 14.  I weigh 100-105 lb and it works for me now that it has softened just a tad.  My husband, at 175 lb, found it comfortable right out of the box and still finds it suitable (it is 8 months old).  I think if it softens too much more, he will need a new one, but it may have softened as much as it is going to.  And you can't beat Costco's return policy.
 


Thanks Diane,

I can't find any toppers or pads with that brand name, only mattresses, but will start doing the search online for a good mem foam topper....
 

Re: Help with choosing a Mattess Topper
Reply #5 Jul 1, 2010 5:24 PM
DianeK
Joined: Aug 31, 2007
Points: 404
The Pure Comfort topper at Costco is both in-store and online.  Sorry if I confused the issue by using NovaForm - don't know why I added thatblush.
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