Hi, We have a new innerspring mattress (probably firm plush) that has good support but is a little too firm for me. I am a side sleeper and am still feeling a soreness in my hips. We also have a Natura wool and cotton mattress pad (looks a little like sheepskin). My question is: would one inch of latex under the wool pad add enough cushion to relieve the pressure point in my hips? And would 32 ILD be the right firmness or should I go a little softer? OR... do I really need 2 inches (and what density)? I'm afraid of it being TOO cushy as right now we are using a 2 inch memory foam topper that I think is not very good quality as I end up in a sink hole by the morning with my back just killing me. I am 5 foot 7 and 130 pounds. Also recommendations for the most reputable company and one with best customer service that sells such toppers. Sorry -- I know this issue has been discussed before, but I still have questions. Thanks in anticipation.

I think it depends on the individual, but in general I would think that 2" COULD be too much for a very soft topper.

Maybe if the latex is 24 ILD or above it might be okay, but softer than that your back will probably sink too much.

Memory foam - unless it's VERY firm memory foam - is almost always going to be too soft for a 2" topper in my opinion.

A good 24 ILD or so latex topper might be enough to relieve the pressure points under your back.

It's good that your mattress is too FIRM and not TOO SOFT. That allows you to adjust it to your liking. If ti's too soft then your only hope is to get rid of it or do surgery on it.

You might try one of the JC Penny Olmifon (?) or whatever it is toppers which are about 1.5 inches and pretty firm. I'm using that AND a 1" latex topper and that is not too soft for me because the JCP topper is not that soft.

This is something I posted a while ago and which just got resurrected for some reason. I DID figure things out. We are using the Brylane 1 inch latex topper that a few other people here have and it feels just right. I had a hard time initially believing that one inch (of latex) would be enough, but it adds just that little extra cushion without causing us to sink in too much.

Again thanks to everyone for all of the great advice and sharing your experiences...

kimmcgov, I am glad you also like the 1" Brylane Latex topper which to me feels good also and anything thicker would be too soft for me.

   Hi all

I'd like to resurrect this one more time please.

I used to be able to sleep on concrete and awake feeling great, but with age (and more weight, I'm afraid) I find my shoulder and hip bothering me in the morning.  I was going to buy a new mattress with a 2" pillowtop, but after visiting this site, I thought I might try a 1" topper first to see if that's enough.  I see the Brylane mentioned, but I'm not sure which one it is...can anyone help?  Is it the Comfort Creations 1" topper for $40?

Any benefit in latex or latex blend over memory foam at 1" thickness?  Memory foam tends to be softer?

Thanks for your help!

bonesdad wrote:

What I got was the Natura topper:  It's only available in Twin now; I think it was available in other sizes at one time but twin happened to be what I wanted. With Brylane, btw, one can usually find a coupon code to get extra money off - google Brylane coupon.

http://www.brylanehomecatalog.com/decor/Natura-Latex-Mattress-Topper.aspx?PfId=94697&DeptId=15184&ProductTypeId=1&PurchaseType=0

Philly888

I got the Talalay Latex Natura Topper in the Queen size and I really love the quality of it and how good it feels as a little bit of cushion as long as I have very firm latex cores underneath it. I used a 25% of coupon.  It also didn't really outgas but I aired it out anyway for a week before use and it now has no smell at all. 

Thanks.  I'm a little concerned about the possibility of being too hot, either with a latex or memory foam topper, what is your experience with this?  Do some of the styles with holes in them make any diference?

Any other good brands of 1 or 1.5" toppers out there?

anyone?

I can only speak for the latex topper, no it does not sleep hot.  I guess I can speak for memory foam, but remember I slept on 5" of the stuff and I hated it, it was hot!!!  Other people like 1" memory foam, but I can't speak for them.

My 1" latex topper, 20 ILD doesn't sleep hot either...it came from Foam by Mail on the net.