Some reviewers found this mattress topper to be too firm. Can anyone give me an idea of body weight vs. how firm they find it to be? Thank you!
104730
I think it is very hard to judge this, for another person. I can tell you this though: I have severe spine problems and have found it impossible to be comfortable,for at least 13 year, since my accident. I have always slept on a firm mattress, because it was recommended by my orthopedist, but didn't feel comfortable. I decided to try the foam topper and can tell you that it has made a big difference in my level of pain. I sleep much better with it, though it doesn't change the level of firmness from the mattress. It just seems to form to my body,which relieves me. You will have to make the judgement about your changing weight and whether it is worth it to experiment. My decision was based on the need for relief and for me the price was worth it, to just try. It is costs a lot less than a whole new mattress, even though $200 + can be also be lot of money,for many of us! I am 73 yrs old and injured. I weigh about 140 lbs. I hope this info is helpful to you.....and best wishes to you and your baby!
104731
I would say that I found it to be slightly more firm than my previous memory foam mattress topper, but find it to be quite supportive as well. I would not say that it is too firm. It's supportive, and I just love that it's not toxic in the way that other foam toppers can be. I'm currently pregnant. I'm 5'3" and weigh almost 150lbs at 20 weeks. There's some nice "give" to the foam, but as I said, I still find it to be supportive. I hope this helps! Good luck.
104732
Firmness is related to what mattress you put this on. If you put it on a firm mattress then it will make it give a little where you stick out, like your shoulder, hips, etc. It won't make you sink in a lot though. If you put it on a soft mattress then you will sink in as well. I'm much larger than my wife and I like it more, so I don't think its related to weight. My wife has arthritis and she really wants a mattress that sinks in more, like a full memory foam mattress. This top will make a firm mattress feel better in the morning without losing support, but it won't turn it into a low support mattress. Firmness is related to what mattress you put this on. If you put it on a firm mattress then it will make it give a little where you stick out, like your shoulder, hips, etc. It won't make you sink in a lot though. If you put it on a soft mattress then you will sink in as well. I'm much larger than my wife and I like it more, so I don't think its related to weight. My wife has arthritis and she really wants a mattress that sinks in more, like a full memory foam mattress. This top will make a firm mattress feel better in the morning without losing support, but it won't turn it into a low... » Read More Firmness is related to what mattress you put this on. If you put it on a firm mattress then it will make it give a little where you stick out, like your shoulder, hips, etc. It won't make you sink in a lot though. If you put it on a soft mattress then you will sink in as well. I'm much larger than my wife and I like it more, so I don't think its related to weight. My wife has arthritis and she really wants a mattress that sinks in more, like a full memory foam mattress. This top will make a firm mattress feel better in the morning without losing support, but it won't turn it into a low support mattress. « Show Less
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I have mine on top of a high-end air mattress, I am over 150 pounds. It is very comfortable, and I sleep well, no aches or pains. I love it and I have had it a while. I think it's about what type of mattress you have. Good luck!
486479
I had the same problem. This topper makes a big difference. I have only slept on it twice but it was much more comfortable than my firm mattress. I wish it would have been a little thicker but it does make a firm mattress more comfortable.
1883636
I believe you would still find the bed very firm. It is on my son"s bed and he described it like this yesterday, "if I lay there long enough, it will mould to my body but if I roll over, I feel like I am on a table.". I believe we will be removing the topper this weekend. He finds the mattress softer without it. spend a little bit more money and get a better quality one
1239120
I believe this mattress to be medium in firmness. I weigh around 320lbs and it works well enough... could be a little more firm, but is much better than my old coil-spring mattress (no more stiff joints and back pain). If I had to do it again, I would probably purchase an 8-10 inch foam mattress... less material to compress (sink into) for someone my size. I also purchased a proper base for this mattress as well. It could be a little more firm for my preference, but I'd give it an 8.5 out of 10. Other than that, it's great.
1962097
Yes, so firm my husband could not sleep on it at all. I was not comfortable on it either. It was supposed to be soft, But very firm!
828010
I would say it's firm. It will soften up slightly when you lay on it from your body heat but it is still firm. It was get back to its original firmness after you get up also. I tried for 3 months but it didn't give. I eventually got a 3inch 4lb density memory foam topper and everythig is great now. I wish I had gotten a cheaper matress and the topper.
653081
Hi WH! Hey, it is surprisingly firm. This is my daughters bed and she LOVES it. I spent one night on it and wanted to get a "squishy" matress pad :) hope this helps!
1835860
We haven't actually used this yet. I bought it to replace one (not same brand) that I disposed of. The other one I had "looked" just like this. I blew it up after I rec'd it and it seemed pretty firm. My husband and I slept on the other one I had (combined weight 345 or so) & slept very comfortably. I know this probably wasn't much help & maybe you can get better answers from someone else. I do love the pump, just plug it in & airs up pretty quickly & same with deflating. I actually got it back in the bag it came in. Good luck!!
487970
I do not like firm mattresses myself ..I have a beauty rest mattress..but my back was bothering me. .I added this topper & was surprisingly pleased..It is about 3 inches thick..but it works great for me..it is hard to find a product that actually works..I love it
654520
In my experience it was, and still is a firm topper. I never did feel like I was sinking into it. It just took me a couple of nights to get used to its unique "feel." I am a somewhat large person (6' 1"/240lbs) and I wouldn't be without this topper.
261144
I could be way off here, but all I can go on is my own experience. The firmness seems to be a function much more of the mattress than of the box spring. My own experience was that the only difference I noticed was a decided change in stability that no doubt came from the fact that the old box spring was pretty run down. But I did not change the mattress and thus did not notice any great difference in the feel of the bed while I slept. I'd strongly suggest waiting for more responses, though, to see whether mine was representative.
804007
Great question. I ordered an 8, as it was described as pillow top feel. It was super soft and comfortable. However, I was getting back aches, and I was sleeping hot. I discussed this with Chuck at Dreamfoam and he said that would indicate the mattress is too soft. Before the 60 day trial was up I swapped it out for a 6. It has just the perfect softness. My husband was sleeping on a 5. He was fine with it, but since I was swapping anyhow, I got his side a 4 and he is very comfortable. Just so you know, I weigh 170 and my husband weighs 250 so that might have something to do with the support. Great question. I ordered an 8, as it was described as pillow top feel. It was super soft and comfortable. However, I was getting back aches, and I was sleeping hot. I discussed this with Chuck at Dreamfoam and he said that would indicate the mattress is too soft. Before the 60 day trial was up I swapped it out for a 6. It has just the perfect softness. My husband was sleeping on a 5. He was fine with it, but since I was swapping anyhow, I got his side a 4 and he is very comfortable. Just so you know, I weigh 170 and my husband weighs 250 so that might have something to do with the support.
286358
They sent me the 'average'(I forget what their term was). It was a slab! I tried to sleep on it two nights, but it was just too 'firm'(hard). I put on a 3" memory foam topper I bought at Sam's, and now the bed is very comfortable, with support and softness.
828011
I would agree with the others, it's medium firm to firm. A lot of local mattress stores have them on the floor to try out. I would recommend lying down on various different beds before deciding to purchase on Amazon for the extreme savings.
1676517
Yes, I think it is a bit too firm for my baby, too. Agreed--firm is necessary for safety--but we have found she seems to sleep more soundly on the (toxic chemical-infused, not-at-all-green) crib mattresses at each of our parents' houses, and those are both much softer. Any ideas for softening it up?
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I think it is pretty firm - but I like softer mattresses. My wife thinks it is more on the soft side - but she like her mattress more firm. So this is a pretty subjective matter. I can say, thought, that I've slept on hotel mattresses that were WAY more firm, if that helps. We both sleep pretty well on this mattress, so I guess it's a good compromise.
759076
I'm sorry, but it is a kinda firm mattress. Its a good one but Yea a Lil hard. I did hear it gets a Lil softer if its in a warmer climate but I'm in Fl and I keep it in the 70's in the house and its still a link firm. I would say if its not working for u then do like I did, I gave mine to my daughter and bought a pillow top mattress that was much softer which I did on Amazon. It was The 12' Pillow top Signature Sleep Mattress and I now Love. A huge difference. I hope this helps