Hello, I have been reading your many posts and would like to know if you can help me decide what type (thickness, firmness) of latex topper to get. I currently have a new Simmons Beauty Rest World class plush firm mattress that seems to be too firm/hard. It is uncomfortable to sleep on my side - shoulders, hip, thigh ache sometime feel numbness. In the beginning, I was able to sleep on my back, okay, but not getting a good night rest. Now, it is very uncomfortable sleeping on my back, it feels just too plain hard. So I am hoping a latex topper would soften things up and relieve some of the pressure points so that I can sleep on my side and my back. Mostly, I gravitate to my side.  I am about 5'10" 153 1bs.

I was thinking a 2 inch 24 ILD latex topper would be sufficient, but based on some of the posting, I am getting concern about getting something too soft or squishy The comfort foam of the current mattress has 3/4 firm foam, 1 1/2" convoluted foam, 1 1/2" plush foam, and 5/8" visco foam. The innerspring has 960 coil count, 13 1/4 gauge.  Based on these specification, would 1 inch be sufficient? Is 24 ILD to soft?. I am thinking about purchasing from sleepinglikeabear.com.

Thanks, any help would be appreciated.

I'd start with one inch. You can always add more. If you got a two inch, you can't cut it down.

And latex can hurt your back..... Read some old postings. I can not use Talalay on my lower back, it hurts, it never hurt before. So do your research first. In my humble opinion it should be 1 1/2 or 2 inches. Maybe more memory foam or regular foam. Maybe Dunlop would be better. Talalay pushes back on your lower back, it does on mine.

Do your homework, and it takes trial and error. I can tell you, I have wasted money on many things.....

I would first try a 1" latex topper for that bit of cushion without being too soft. Then after 1 week if you need more padding, then you can add another 1" topper and decide then how soft or firm that needs to be.

I recently got a 2" topper from www.foambymail.com.  They offer 2 choices:  soft or medium (and they also offer 1" toppers).  I chose medium.  It is actually more firm than I expected - perhaps because my mattress is very firm - but I am pleased.  I ordered the 2" because I was nervous that 1" would not be thick enough.  I have no regrets.  I was having pain issues similar to you - including back pain.  I've had the topper for 2 weeks now and no more pain.  For price alone, I would recommend foambymail - and the quality seems to be very good.  Let us know what you decide.

Thank you all for your feedback. I have not decided, but may start out with 1 inch.  In the meantime, I decided to test a 2 inch memory foam from a guest room, I like the feel of the softness , but it has not given me a good night's sleep.  I still toss and turm because of the aches/pains, etc.  It makes me wonder if 2 inch is too thick.  Will I feel any difference between the memory foam and the latex? Or will I have the same experience with the latex that I have with the memory foam?

Thanks again,

I slept on a 2" latex topper (22 ILD) over a 6" core (30 ILD) for a year and damaged my lower back.  I then upgraded the 6" core from 30 ILD to 39 ILD, but it did not help because of the 2" topper.  I then put the 2" topper at the bottom and slept directly on the 39 ILD 6" core and my back started feeling better.  Now I have pressure points on my shoulders and so may consider a 1" topper since the 2" appeared too thick and compromised the firm support.  My latex is all natural from Latex International.