If I don't have a mattress, is it good to be used by itself? I don't have a real mattress. Any mattress will be too big for my tiny loft. But I don't wanna sleep on the "floor" of the loft. When sleeping on the pad by itself, can you feel the hardness of the floor? Thanks. If I don't have a mattress, is it good to be used by itself? I don't have a real mattress. Any mattress will be too big for my tiny loft. But I don't wanna sleep on the... » Read More If I don't have a mattress, is it good to be used by itself? I don't have a real mattress. Any mattress will be too big for my tiny loft. But I don't wanna sleep on the "floor" of the loft. When sleeping on the pad by itself, can you feel the hardness of the floor? Thanks. « Show Less
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I've tried this out on a hard floor; it's definitely not an adequate mattress by itself. I think 8 inches is about the minimum thickness for a memory foam mattress.IMO, the minimum density for a stand-alone mattress should be 5lb/cu.ft. I think this product is 3lb/cu.ft. The lower density means a shorter life-span and a softer feel.IMO, the perfect memory foam bed consists of an 8 inch thick 5lb/cu.ft. density base with a 3 inch thick 3lb/cu.ft. top.If I may recommend a topper... Sleep Better 3-Inch Visco Elastic Memory Foam Mattress Topper, KingGood luck! I've tried this out on a hard floor; it's definitely not an adequate mattress by itself. I think 8 inches is about the minimum thickness for a memory foam mattress.IMO, the minimum density for a stand-alone mattress should be 5lb/cu.ft. I think this product is 3lb/cu.ft. The lower density means a shorter life-span and a softer feel.IMO, the perfect memory foam bed consists of an 8 inch thick 5lb/cu.ft. density base with a 3 inch thick 3lb/cu.ft. top.If I may recommend a topper... Sleep Better 3-Inch... » Read More I've tried this out on a hard floor; it's definitely not an adequate mattress by itself. I think 8 inches is about the minimum thickness for a memory foam mattress.IMO, the minimum density for a stand-alone mattress should be 5lb/cu.ft. I think this product is 3lb/cu.ft. The lower density means a shorter life-span and a softer feel.IMO, the perfect memory foam bed consists of an 8 inch thick 5lb/cu.ft. density base with a 3 inch thick 3lb/cu.ft. top.If I may recommend a topper... Sleep Better 3-Inch Visco Elastic Memory Foam Mattress Topper, KingGood luck! « Show Less
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http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10094381This is a thin foam mattress. It's quite nice. $130 for a twin.http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30094361This is also a thin foam mattress. It's cheaper. $80 for a twin. Reviews say it's a bit hard, but that will probably go well with this topper.
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I slept on one of these for a few days when I had to stay next to my hurt dog to take care of him at night. It is adequate but not great as a mattress. Why don't you look into a decent blow up bed and put this on it, it will give you a good bed with not a lot of room take up.
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Im perfectly content with the 6" mattress myself. Many a nights it is slept on actually. So I guess if you want it extra chushy then maybe get the pad too, but I think the mattress is very comfortable.
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Hello This is a hard one, my sweet wife says no, she would not be able to sleep on a firm mattress she calls it forgiving. It feels firm when we first lay down but within a few seconds we start sinking into it as it forms to you. We both feel that it was firmer in the beginning and now it feels less firm when we first lay down. This is a super comfortable mattress that we really enjoy sleeping on. We would purchase this mattress again. hope this helps.
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It is very firm. When I push on it it doesn't cause an impression. I imagine you are worrying that when a baby is lying on it either is to hard - which I don't think it is just firm - or to soft to worry about the baby and breathing. I don't see that as an issue, but that is my opinion. I do plan to use a mattress pad cover and then of course a decorative sheet. I hope this helps. I like this mattress.
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I use it as a regular mattress. It's not for everyone. It's firm, about a 7/10, with 1 being sink to the floor and 10 being carpeted floor. It served me well for almost 1 year just being rolled out on the floor to conserve room space.
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We Had A Mattress Pad So We Used It. But I Do NoT Know If You Really Need One. The Top Is A Soft Velvety Top Not Plastic.
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Thank you for your query. I use it on top of an AeroBed when guests come, so, it is not in use all of the time. This is a VERY HEAVY 3" thick wool-filled, damasck cotton covered topper. When one first hops into bed, it feels really luxurious. Guests tell me it is a dream to sleep on, on the AeroBed. Am not sure of the purpose you are looking for on the topper. Softer sleep? Barrier between a mattress and you? Wool and not synthetic? It provides positive results for all of this. Depending on the firmness of the mattress, it might not work, as, if you have a mattress sag, it will not help in that regard. Sorry for the delay. Thank you for your query. I use it on top of an AeroBed when guests come, so, it is not in use all of the time. This is a VERY HEAVY 3" thick wool-filled, damasck cotton covered topper. When one first hops into bed, it feels really luxurious. Guests tell me it is a dream to sleep on, on the AeroBed. Am not sure of the purpose you are looking for on the topper. Softer sleep? Barrier between a mattress and you? Wool and not synthetic? It provides positive results for all of this. Depending on the firmness of the mattress, it might not work, as, if you have a mattress sag, it will not... » Read More Thank you for your query. I use it on top of an AeroBed when guests come, so, it is not in use all of the time. This is a VERY HEAVY 3" thick wool-filled, damasck cotton covered topper. When one first hops into bed, it feels really luxurious. Guests tell me it is a dream to sleep on, on the AeroBed. Am not sure of the purpose you are looking for on the topper. Softer sleep? Barrier between a mattress and you? Wool and not synthetic? It provides positive results for all of this. Depending on the firmness of the mattress, it might not work, as, if you have a mattress sag, it will not help in that regard. Sorry for the delay. « Show Less
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No, because I think one needs a better support system when sleeping. This helped soften the feel of an airbed. I would purchase a new mattress for my child in college and use it for all four years.
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So I had an old Serta mattress. I had a 3" Lucid already on that. This new one I just piled on top. I have no back pain and sleep through the night. I have to believe it will definitely isolate as it's very solid and supportive. Funny thing is that it feels too firm, but, it's not. I'm 6'4" and 205 lbs and really sleep better now.
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Tried it with and without, found I prefer with sheets. Without sheets, I was using a sleeping bag but the pad still got dirty over time. With sheets, it was kept clean. But be sure and use the "deep" pocket fitted sheets, because you're adding 4" to the depth of your mattress.
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The bed is firm; yet the top temperpedic layer gives a nice little cushion; not super soft where you fall in, just a tiny bit of "give". You cannot use both sides of the mattress; it is only padded on the usable side & the "fabric" on the bottom side is not suitable for sleeping.
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It's a much different feel than memory foam. I have purchased two on Amazon, not from this particular vendor. Both of them came with covers. I absolutely love sleeping on it. Difficult to say whether the feel is softer or firmer than memory foam. Don't worry about it being too firm, not the case at all. We bought king size for our bed and it is heavy. Initially getting it unpackaged and set up is easier with two people. The second one we purchased was for my 80 year old mother, she says it feels like heaven.
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I'm confused! Is the firm mattress pad used as a mattress? Or should there be a mattress pad and mattress?
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I put a boxspring and mattress on this platform and so far, so good. Just didn't feel right without it, I did put a small piece of rubber between the boxspring and platform just to be I didn't slide. Like the rubber you put under a floor mat.
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I prefer a firm mattress and as long as this is used on a floor either carpeted or not; I personally find it very comfortable and wake up every single time thinking I am in my bed. When first squeezed with your hands you would not think it is firm however the floor and weight distribution surprisingly ends up very stable and comfortable. Hope that helps!
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I have two one for another room and I also use one as my bedroom mattress. I have had no problems with daily use .I actually see no diffrence with the spare and the one that I use daily.Both mattresses are still very comfortable.
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It is a soft mattress, that allows you to sink in just enough to make for a pleasant rest. If you want it softer, you can always place a down-filled mattress pad on top, although I really think that would be redundant. I highly recommend it for anyone who is not looking specifically for a hard mattress.