How firm is the filling in this? I have heard the Boppy version is firmer thus better for baby's back/posture.
2074463
The filling around the pillow is fairly firm , the middle is a little thicker than pantyhose material very stretchy. I love this chair as do my daughter's therapist.
2214837
I saw the negative reviews as well before we purchased, but our Pediatrician (w/o making a brand recommendation) highly suggested we go with a mattress on the firmer side. Our four month old at the time took to it immediately and is still sleeping soundly on it today. We have rotated the mattress, because it has given in slightly over the time. I hope this helps!
775253
I would say its a little bit firmer than a crib mattress however it's not uncomfortable. It reminded me of a softer gym mat. Like the ones we used in gym class as kids. It's actually quite perfect for a bed away from home... In my opinion. :-)
520334
I have not used the extra firm, however, the original is quite firm. It is way firmer than anything I've used at a gym or PT.
1260524
I've never used the one you have, but this one is firm. It has memory foam and it is contoured. It stays firm too. I use it in my car everyday and I do notice a difference; I'm not shifting every few minutes to try and get comfortable. It helps take the pressure off the lumbar while sitting. Hope this helped.
2030306
Firm. We also have the squishy cooshie one and the soft gear one - the kids like those. They don't like to sit on this one. I'd recommend against it for long sitting at homeschool.
328929
I have really bad lower back pain also - this particular mattress is VERY firm - for me personally a little too firm and not enough cushion for my hips (side sleeper) and shoulder so we just ordered and got yesterday a 3in mattress topper with a 4lb density which seemed to really help - my husband loves the firm mattress and had no complaints. If this is too firm you might look at the 14 inch from innovations - apparently that one is a bit softer.
2067196
I didn't think it was very firm, but had been using a temperpedic body pillow which was very firm, I went back tot because this one just seemed to soft to me. Hope that helps
1859151
It's going to depend on your definition of too firm. I don't think it's especially firm, but it's not soft and squishy either. I got the thicker version, but you might want to go with the thin version.
1526210
I chose this one after reading reviews on multiple sites. I liked that it had dual firmness - for when baby is small and when she gets older. I didn't end up getting a cover pad because the cover on the actual mattress is so thick and waterproof.
257558
The 2-stage mattress actually has two different firmnesses. One side of the mattress is the "infant" side which is more firm, and the opposite side is the "toddler" side which is less firm. The idea is that a firmer side is more appropriate for an infant, which I think is more relevant to parents who chose the stomach-sleep method with their babies. This is strictly my speculation, but I think a firmer infant side is meant to ease parental concerns about SIDS. Again, just my speculation. I sincerely doubt the less expensive version is any less safe or is of lesser quality, so it's really a matter of your comfort. This is the language from the product website: "The 2-Stage Lullaby Earth crib mattress features a firm, flat surface on the infant side (as recommended by pediatricians and the Consumer Product Safety Commission), and a softer sleep surface on the other side for growing toddlers. Strong edge and side support adds structural stability and makes the Lullaby Earth mattress an excellent choice for toddler beds." Hope this answers your question.
2005202
In my opinion the toddler side of the mattress is firm enough. My toddler does most of his sleeping with his bum in the air, stomach down, but I think it's perfectly firm to support his back (I'm also a fan of firmer mattresses).
1760463
it most definitely conforms. i'm a heavier person, but even my kids sunk down in it a bit. it FEELS great, and yes, it does almost feel like you're in a comfortable supported position when lying down. i just noticed after a few nights that my hip and back felt worse....almost like when i attempted to roll over onto my stomach or side as i always sleep, is when i ran into issues.
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I found that this car seat was actually more supportive of my newborn's head and more comfortable for my baby than the Graco Classic Connect 30 Infant seat that I also own. If we are going on long trips I put her in this seat instead of the infant one. (I don't have the infant insert, but my 7 lb. newborn fit in it just fine on the way home from the hospital and every time I put her in it since then.)
2214835
It is firm. Not much give to the small weight of a child. It's not as firm as sleeping on a floor but I would consider it as firm as it can get. I chose the firmest I could find as the firmer the better when it comes to safest sleeping (when it comes to SIDS.) We were very satisfied with this mattress. My son used it until he was 2 when he moved to a larger mattress and he slept well on it always. I plan on using it again for future children.
92179
So far I have used the regular Boppy to support my son around my waste while breastfeeding and the Boppy Newborn Lounger to lay my baby in on the couch. Both serve different purposes, and I found value/pros to having both items.The lounger provides more stability for newborns until they can support themselves in a regular Boppy. It's great to have on the couch next to me when I'm getting ready to breastfeed or trim his nails. I have also been able to give my son a bottle while he sat in it.
1260522
For me it has good firm but i don't think it is super firm. I am not sure about the density. For me it is give good comfort and i use it in my car and it really helps.