Would additional 3" (16-18 ILD) layer be better than 2" on top of existing latex mattress (3" med layer over 3" firm) for 175lb side sleeper,or would this typically be too soft, ie, would I sink too much? Would additional 3" (16-18 ILD) layer be better than 2" on top of existing latex mattress (3" med layer over 3" firm) for 175lb side sleeper,or would this typically be too soft,... » Read More Would additional 3" (16-18 ILD) layer be better than 2" on top of existing latex mattress (3" med layer over 3" firm) for 175lb side sleeper,or would this typically be too soft, ie, would I sink too much? « Show Less
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My 185 lb. side sleeper husband adores this 2" latex topper - it has made all the difference in the world for him getting a good night's sleep!! It is not squishy like memory foam
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Hi this is super old so I don't know if you'll see it, but Phoenix over at Mattress Underground really knows his stuff about mattresses and what to do in this situation. He's got a great long standing forum that covers everything you've ever wanted to know and more about mattresses and toppers and materials. ( I know this sounds like I'm a paid shill, but I'm not... I swear. :) I've just had really good luck over there when I've had questions of this sort.)
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I suppose anything is possible. My base was med/firm before adding my topper. It helped but not enough. As a side sleeper I'm now convinced anything on your mattress that is "firm" shouldn't be.
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I have learned that 6 inches of latex mattress is all that a person ever uses, so adding additional layers will not significantly change your mattress characteristics. What does impact the comfort is the density of the foam. Given your weight, I believe adding a layer of soft latex will do more to relieve the pressure points that come from sleeping on your side and stack them firm, medium, and soft on the top.
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I don't really know. It might. I purchased it to replace our really old mat that we used on our "guest" sofa bed, which is rarely used. The new mat has only been used once since we got it, but our guest weighs less than 175 lb and doesn't have hip/shoulder problems. Sorry can't be of more help. He did say it was comfortable though.
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S-Cape refers to the foundation more than the mattress. Several mattresses are available at different prices and firmness levels. I have the 12" on our split king and it is considered soft. I have the 10" in an extra long twin foundation and it is considered 'firm'. It has a 5.3 density rating as compared to the 5.0 density rating of the twin XL's on the split king. A split king is actually two twin XL foundations with whatever mattresses you decide on. I got both more for the adjustable foundations than the mattresses. My wife likes soft and I like firm. With the split king we can have both although there is a difference in mattress height, about two inches, but that didn't matter to us since the split king only shares the top sheet, the blanket, and the bedspread and it allows for individual adjustment of each side. Or you can have two separate twin XL's. We are very happy with these beds, the split king in the master bedroom and the twin in the guest room.
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We had the 5", 3 lb. first on one bed and put the 3", 5 lb. on another. I feel the 3", 5 lb. is better. I can't really comment on the 2" since I have not tried it, but I don't believe sinking too far would be a problem with any of them. I think you might have the experience of possibly not getting the full benefit of the memory foam with a two inch, but I'm really not sure. We love the three inch. Hope this helps.
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I put the 2" on a top a not so good mattress in my teenager's room and he loves it. If the mattress is real hard I would probably go with 3 inch if you like your bed to feel soft.
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Well, I'm a 180 lb male that is delighted with the 3" 5lb topper. This topper sits on top of a very firm mattress. I do not sink in too much. But, I wonder what would happen if you put the topper on top of your new memory foam mattress? Why do you think you need a topper?
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I love this mattress! I have laid on an all latex mattress and it felt more like memory foam. This mattress has more spring to it.
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I bought the original mattress by mistake. I have a mini co-sleeper so I exchanged it with a smaller size. The one I got that was a fit for the mini co-sleeper is sturdy and a good quality. You would't need anything else underneath.
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My mattress is not that thick, however, the extra material under my mattress I think would add to the extra height you have on yours. There is at least 5 extra inches of stretch material after stretching across my normal mattress. I think you will be fine. I also like this mattress pad because the elastic around the edges is not just a line of elastic it is elastic fabric which I think will give you what you may be looking for. Hope this helps.
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The more plush the mattress, the softer it should be. I bought this mattress almost a year ago and I don't regret it. I love this matress. I am a side sleeper too and I sleep very well. I am even so comfortable that I find myself sleeping on my back a little more.
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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.
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Hi Taisha, I'm not certain if the 4" thick isoform pad is something that you're adding to a mattress or if you're considering using this pad alone on the platform. Usually memory foam pads, as I know them, are meant to be an addition to a mattress, but you may be talking about something else. What I can tell you is I have an 8" memory foam mattress that I use with this platform and it works well and is quite comfortable, though on the firm side, which is my preference. But the firmness has more to do with the mattress and less with the frame. In fact, a slatted surface is the recommendation for memory foam as it creates the needed airflow so that the heat and mositure from our bodies does not adversely affect the mattress (too much heat can cause sagging, and moisture can create mold/mildew). Hope this info is helpful if not an exact answer to your question.
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How can I answer that? I don't know what his problem is. It will help provide extra softness, but he will only sink down for the 3 inches. These things help people stop moving by sinking further into the mattress. He will not sink that much further. And it will not provide significant support. But I do like mine. It does provide some decrease in movement, some increase in heat, and a different, softer feel of the mattress.
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I'm a 195lb man, and even though 5.5 should be rather firm, I found it to be much too soft for my liking. (I was looking for something firm.) I had a 4" memory foam topper from my previous spring mattress that I put on top of this though, and it feels much better (firm) now. I'd say if you want something you can sink into a bit, this would be right up your alley.
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I have purchased all three and the three and four inch were just to soft. Plus your bedding is most likely not going to fit. The two inch worked best for us, not too soft, but still helped with the back and hip pain. Again, this was just me and my husband but even our grand kids did not like the 3 and 4 inch foam.
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I e-mailed asking the same question in early June and Chuck confirmed that they still use 2 lbs density poly foam in the 12/1 bed.As far as I understand each layer is not a different density as density does not directly equate to softness (ILD), but rather quality/durability. At least 1.8 lbs poly is the usual recommendation. http://www.themattressunderground.com/mattresses/support-cores/polyurethane.html
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We bought the 3 lb this time and my husband loves it, it is a little too firm for me and I wish we would have bought the 2.5, if you do not want to sink much , the 3 lb is probably why you are looking for.
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to me it isn't all that soft. I come in at 170, so that's close. It is softer than just having my foam mattress, on a platform base. I got this mainly for the temperature qualities because on the foam I wake up in the middle of the night sweating bullets and have to get changed. Now I don't because latex doesn't hold the heat. Latex is a little springy so it took me a couple of days to get used to that but overall I am very happy with it. Maybe the 4 in. would be a little softer but it would be more springy. I bought a fit bit one and I check my sleep every day and I get nights where I am like a stone for 5 hours, just out and dead asleep, which I hadn't had for years. So it is more comfortable than no topper and much cooler than the foam. After 3 or more months I would say I am very happy with this. I no longer search for the perfect mattress, topper or sheets, which I had been searching for, for YEARS! I hope this helps.