Mattress Forum

or this one?

and is one inch enough, hope so

I tried the snugfleece and ended up returning it because I did not like the feel.  The one I got (because it was in stock) was a washable one, and it had the feel of a piece of carpet.  I think it is made different from the non-washable ones though. I ended up getting a wool topper that I ordered from Wal-mart.com.  Can't remember who made it, but their are plenty of brands out their, inlcuding Natura.  

You probably should try just the wool mattress pad first to see if that works.  Even if you end up returning the mattress, the St. Dormier or Natura is a nice mattress pad to have.

this one?

http://www.snuggledown.com/s/catalog/mattress_covers/st_dormeir_wool_mattress_protectors/product.22064.36260/

not returnable, it says... i have a mattress that is approx 14 inches tall, would the 16 inch pocket be enough and would the 24 be too much and awkward?

 Maybe someone else will have a better idea of the depth issue.

Everyone one that has bought one seems to like them (as far as I know), so still nice to have even if you return the mattress.  I don't know if just the mattress pad/protector will have enough wool to solve your problem, but it is a good first step.

You also may have to focus on the sheets, blankets, comforters, etc. that you use.  I now use 200TC egyptian cotton sheets (by Bellino), and I don't use a down comforter unless it is very cold.  In summer I just use cotton blankets.  I have a cashmere/wool blanket that I add when it is colder.  So, I have tried to go as much with natural and breathable materials on top of the mattress and over me:  cotton, wool, cashmere.  Supposedly silk is also good, but I have not tried.

 p.s. do you know what the top layers of your Serta are?

p.s.s. didn't you try the Serta in a hotel, and you did not have heat issues?  What is different?  If you got a softer model, that might be part of the issue.  The more you sink in, the more body surface is in contact with the mattress and the more you will feel the warmth.

My suggestion would be try a pad from Bed Bath and Beyond. They have no hassle returns. Sears also carries Natura online which can be returned (be sure it says "sold by sears").

I agree with Sandman on the Snugfleece. I tried both the Original (non-washable), stiff rows of stitching on the backing, and the Imperial (washable), backing did indeed feel like carpet. I returned them, but it took a month to get a refund.

I just ordered the Dormeir, but I won't receive it for at least another week and it's not returnable.

Natalie must be unbelievably sensitive to be able to feel any stitching while lying on this pad, as one and three quarter inch thick rows of the softest wool imaginable are stitched to a very soft cotton sheeting base.  I don't know anything about snugfleece washable bases, but the original base feels nothing at all like carpet foundation.  The effect of lying on this pad is as close to lying on a cloud as mortals can experience. 

Philip

you cant sleep on a hotel mattress and then buy it and then return it, so i bought one that serta sells in their online store...it has foam in it but where and how much and so on i dont know

i will try the bed bath beyond version, ordered today, expedited shipping, then go from there...i see a review here now of the snugfleece that makes me wonder if that shouldnt be the 2nd one i try if this doesnt do it as that is returnable and dormier is not

Good plan. As Philip pointed out, I am indeed extremely sensitive, so the SnugFleece may work for you if you don't like the one from Bed Bath and Beyond :-)

Kait

I still have the latex/costco in the other room, may end up with that after all this, who knows.