How thick is the mattress pad? Our current bed is too firm and trying to soften it up as well as heat it.
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Hi Karolyn,The mattress pad is not thick at all. It's awesome for warmth, but it won't help for softness.
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it probably won't help you soften it. it will keep you warm, though. it's not very thick, it's not 1/8" but can't really measure it.
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its pretty thin, maybe 1/4 tops so you would need something else for softness like a memory foam topper or something
499761
Probably not enough to make a difference. It is as thick as a regular mattress cover. That said, I really like the way it heats the bed!
499762
It is not very thick, maybe 3/8". Enough for the wires to be encased in. I would not rely on this as a pillow top. We actually use it under our existing pillow top, over our sleep number mattress. We LOVE it but if you sleep on just that, you can feel the wires from time to time. Not bad but noticable here and there. We initially used an oversized fluffy comforter as a pillow top and it helped and was easier to wash. I hope this helps. Feel free to ask anything else! We really do love it.
499763
If you want a softer bed this will not help, but the warmth is excellent. Especially this year with all the horrendous winter in the Midwest......
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Not thick enough to serve as a cushion or pad.Also read owners booklet it makes the installation clearer.
499765
Its not super thick, but it is soft. And the nice lovely warm inviting heat is AMAZING. We have it on over an Englander Savannah mattress, and I think it feels pretty good.
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This will not add and softness., only heat and I don't like this model as much as the older one. This one make a loud hum I can hear.
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For a mattress pad, it's pretty thick and plush. Just from memory, I'd say somewhere around a 1/4 inch thick. We LOVE this mattress pad and bought a second one so we always have a back-up.
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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 agree with Lauren0418. I wouldn't call it a "mattress"... it seems uncomfortable to me and our nebworn did not like it. Looked cold and uninviting. I wish i new about putting another pad (which is another purchase).. maybe that would have helped.
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It is not a thick mattress pad. In my opinion it didn't affect the firmness of my mattress.
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About 5 inches thick, if you use a thick mattress pad, or some sort of foam lining it will be better, a bit uncomfortable where it folds down the middle, looks great though
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I would go for the 3" pad and put a $30-40 mattress cover on top. The cover keeps everything in place even during activity on the bed.Yes it will soften up a firm mattress about 20% (I have a 2" pad which I really like, I am 5'9" at 175lbs)
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Pretty thin. Think of it more as a mattress cover than a pad. I've got covers thicker than it.
548939
Not very thick...probably 2 inches or so but I sent it back because it wasn't thick enough to make the bed feel soft and comfy. Hope this helps
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The mattress expands to about 5" in thickness. That's still shy of standard mattress (which is usually 6"). If height is an issue (as in it needs to be a bit higher), I recommend purchasing a foam mattress pad to go underneath it to bolster it just a bit.
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It is comfortably thick enough for me. I bought it for the cooling and it does seem to help! The pad is not cold but the heat seems to go down and stay at a normal temp. Good luck. A,
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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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I would describe the mattress pad as "perfect." It isn't thick or thin; it has a quilted top and the sheets fit beautifully over it. We are the Grandparents so we don't use the crib constantly but when "our baby" comes over, his Mama swears he likes it better than his crib at home. So much so that we actually gave her and our son-in-law the extra pad that came in the pack and they love it, too. I initially looked at all the expensive eco-friendly sorts of mattress pads. Ultimately, I went with this one which turned out to be an excellent and economical choice. Our daughter is now expecting twins (oh my!) and I will buy them again. I would describe the mattress pad as "perfect." It isn't thick or thin; it has a quilted top and the sheets fit beautifully over it. We are the Grandparents so we don't use the crib constantly but when "our baby" comes over, his Mama swears he likes it better than his crib at home. So much so that we actually gave her and our son-in-law the extra pad that came in the pack and they love it, too. I initially looked at all the expensive eco-friendly sorts of mattress pads. Ultimately, I went with this one which turned out to be an excellent and economical choice. Our... » Read More I would describe the mattress pad as "perfect." It isn't thick or thin; it has a quilted top and the sheets fit beautifully over it. We are the Grandparents so we don't use the crib constantly but when "our baby" comes over, his Mama swears he likes it better than his crib at home. So much so that we actually gave her and our son-in-law the extra pad that came in the pack and they love it, too. I initially looked at all the expensive eco-friendly sorts of mattress pads. Ultimately, I went with this one which turned out to be an excellent and economical choice. Our daughter is now expecting twins (oh my!) and I will buy them again. « Show Less
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I just measured mine and it is 1 inch thick. It is extremely soft and fluffy.
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Hard to measure an exact depth 1/8" to 1/4". It's not a really cushy pad, but certainly thick enough to serve to protect the mattress from minor issues. Not meant to add extra fluff under the sleeper.
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I was wondering the same thing. On other sites I see 2" thick with better reviews, and it looks to me - unless someone can correct me - that this Amazon listing is for a mattress PAD (as it says on the label if you zoom in) and elsewhere it's a 2" mattress, which I can't find on Amazon but found elsewhere on the internet. That's my best guess. Babyearth is the site I saw the 2"
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We went with an average thickness on the mattress because we also got the trundel and need a thickness that works with it to fit under the bed. I think it looks nice and is pretty confy. --Hope this helps