Do most people need to add a mattress pad / gel pad to this?
1301319
Well, depends on how you define "most people". The little dents on the surface does feel a little awkward lying on, but they keep the air flowing which brings out the moisture. I feel its somewhat cold in the winter since I'm warming up a huge bag of air, which can be said for any air bed. So I put a comforter on top, and this bed is the only one I've had that isn't wet beneath the comforter in the morning.
1623086
I use the pads that came with the unit. I didn't think of using gel because my physical therapist doesn't. I will have to change the pads soon though because I can feel them being less and less sticky every time I use them.
1575880
The key word is "help". Yes, it helps, but only with frequent repositioning of the bed's occupant. My mother, who has back problems and fragile skin, finds it very comfortable. I, however, see a deep sag in the gel foam topper even when the bed goes unoccupied for several hours at a stretch. I have turned the pad over, and end for end, but the sag remains. Still, my mother enjoys it greatly and we have seen no bed sores.
1303466
I personally don't use a mattress pad, just wipe it clean and let it air dry.
153757
No. Unfortunately it is just the pad. That would have been a good idea though.
2089931
Yes with something to cover it and make it more seemless. This link (http://www.amazon.com/Inflatable-Mattress-Cushion-Discovery-Adventures/dp/B00J9C60JU/ref=pd_sbs_petsupplies_9?ie=UTF8&refR;ID=08AA5YQGC5MSFQSWHG87) might give you a better option and there are different priced items of the same kind available.
420903
No. You need the pads. The gel will prolong life of pads and provide improved contact and current conduction to the body. It did not work for me at all. The contact to skin was same & gel pad replacement is dependent on quantitative use.
410794
You don't have to, but it's better with one. The pad that comes with it is hard and uneven.
2008109
I put a pad on top of mine, but I don't see why you couldn't just put a sheet directly on it. For me though, I like having an extra layer to protect the mattress in case of spills or other random messes.
811618
Yes, I do with my grandma since she spends alot of time in bed. I use a soft thin sheet and a draw pad. The mattress has been great for pressure relief for her. Skin remains intact.
1923388
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.
420628
I did but I guess it is not necessary. The Material is a very dense White Foam Rubber, it has a slight tacky feel to it but not really sticky.The foam also is not slippery and will not slide on top of the mattress, at least mine didn't.
1839527
Hello! I'm not sure if its necessary or not but I did wait and I still love the mattress. I have it in my houseboat so waiting wasn't an issue. I guess it's better to be safe than sorry.
588272
I threw it out. Foam could be added but it's not worth the time or money. Just get a gel pad.
1929332
The pad adds extra softness and support between your mattress and sheet, but not enough to use on the floor.
1867618
I don't feel like it does. My mattress is memory foam, and the pad works perfectly well with it.
550535
You don't need one. The "mattress" is made out of waterproof material so you can just wipe it with a cloth if accidents happen. Changing table pad covers fit as sheets too.