If I don't have a mattress, is it good to be used by itself? When sleeping on the pad by itself, can you feel the hardness of the floor?
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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... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A8BUB0 Good luck!
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This mattress pad does have a little bit of padding, but it's not firm enough to provide extra support. It's more for luxury and comfort. Hope this answers your question.
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Have not slept on the mattress myself, but it is not very firm. Might not be suitable for someone with a back issue in my opinion.
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Hi Jane... This unit is solo. Mattress is always separate as the comfort level of the mattress is the most import to the person sleeping in it.
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The Big Agnes air mattress I had was comfortable but terrible slick. I spent half the night sliding around. Much better to get a Thermarest sleeping pad. It's bulkier when rolled up but much more comfortable, especially on a concrete floor. Go with a Thermarest pad!!
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I do not believe it would be very comfortable. It is super soft and you may feel the hard floor underneath depending on one's weight, but if you don't have back trouble and sleep comfortable on say, carpeted floor, it may be ok.
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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. :-)
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Hi, I have had the mattress for about a month in a guest room. I've slept on it a few nights too. It's like a marshmallow and not in a good way. I regret the purchase and find it far too soft and squishy. I wish I had purchased in-store at a local furniture shop. It was cheap and convenient, though, and I suppose for a hardly used guest room it's OK. But VERY very soft.
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No, I don't think you need one. I like a low bed, so I just set my mattress on the floor and it felt fine.
201311
You may want a pad just to avoid permanent indentions in your carpet if you move machine. Of course it isn't that hard to move if you decide you need a pad later?
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I don't use a mat with it and I have hardwood floors -- i haven't had any issues or problems. I think you'll love this machine. I've had no issues or complaints.
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They do make mattress pads, similar to those you'd use on your own bed. Is that what you mean?We had one for the Pack 'n Play we bought for our visiting grandchildren. It adds a touch of softness without making the mattress too 'fluffy' for safety and is totally machine washable and dryable in case of 'accidents'.
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No. It is too soft. It would bottom out. I am not happy with mine. I'm thinking that the next time I add to my review I will lower its rating to a 1. I turned the pad over and it already has low places forming on the new side. I would not recommend the purchase of this pad. I am still sleeping on mine. It is better than nothing on my firm mattress.
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It's not bad. Add it with a cush sleeping bag, it's ok. Of course a thicker pad would help, but I'm a side sleeper too and I didn't have problems with it.
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I sleep on my back with the mat underneath my shoulders and lower back. It feels great and I sleep better with it. In fact, when I don't have it with me, I miss it. I started with a heavier tee shirt for a few days to get used to the pressure points, and then switched to a very light tee. I also bought one for my sister Melinda, who'd had knee replacement surgery and was having a lot of pain and discomfort. When I called to see how she liked it, she said it had really helped her. (The only problem was that her cat tried it out when Melinda first got it. Now my sister has to take the mat away from the cat when she wants to use it.)
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I have hard wood floors and I lie the baby on it and it doesnt seem to bother her. About the thickness of the mat its not like a gym pad. Its more like a bed comforter thickness.
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Go buy yourself a brick from your local hardware store. That brick will be softer than this pad. A lot softer...