What size thickness would you recommend for a side & back sleeper?
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This 2" pad is a good quality...but is too soft to turn over on easily. I would try 1" of the same quality.I am 225 lb.
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I own a 3 inch and a 2 inch. My 2 inch is in the guest room and i have to say... it would work well for a back sleeper but the 3 inch is very comfortable (on my bed) for the side sleeper. It also depends on the size of the individual. My guess would be the heavier the person.. the thicker the pad? My husband is 190 pounds and the 2 or 3 inch works great.
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It mostly depends on how tall you are. I have slept on both the regular size and the long and I honestly couldn't tell the difference. I'm 6'1" 185 lbs, either works for me. If you're a side sleeper then perhaps try the long since it offers a bit more cushion.
1181220
Any mattress you find comfortable. I went to a mattress store and chose what was comfortable. Depth was not an issue.
286361
Go around to some mattress shops in your town and try them out. Especially the memory foam and latex ones, and make notes of the ones you like. If you have the names of the models of national brands that you like, you'll be able to give Chuck a better idea of what you like. I personally said pretty much the same as you and probably would have picked an 8 going in cold. I went to a Tempurpedic shop and tried out the mattresses and realized I wanted one just a little bit firmer, so when I corresponded with Chuck I picked a 7, and I'm very happy with it. But you're the only who can decide.
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We have a Ashley Sleep New Castle Beach gel memory foam. It's about 12 inches thick and works well.
711186
The thickness. If you like a thinner one go with the low-profile. I read lots of reviews that said for women the low is better but I think I would of preferred the high instead. I still like the low but took some time to get used to since I had been using a thicker pillow prior to it.
710736
Probably about 3 inches thick. This pillow is super comfy, I use it every night!
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I sleep on my back and a cpap machine .Prob 4/5inches once fluffed upLove it and bought one for a friend
1036909
I am a side sleeper and I use 3 quarts. It did take me a few nights to get use to it though. Good luck.
204750
Ms. Williams, if you wanted a thicker pad, it would be best to buy 2 or more pads, depending on thick you wanted your sleeping pad.Considering that they are 1/2" thick, the most I would recommend is 3, which would give you 1.5 inches in thickness if you put them all together.
746175
I am a side sleeper and I find it comfortable but I also use a foam pad on it and I am ordering a cot mattress for it.
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I use this pillow constantly but every persons back issues are unique. I tend to sleep in a somewhat upright /sleeping position and do not use this item that way very often but sometimes the pillows in hotels are inadequate and it certainly helps when that is the case. But the pillow in full inflation is only about 3/4 of an inch thick, maybe an inch tops. Also the surface is a touch smooth. I would be sure to put a piece of cloth over it if sleeping on it that way. And the thickness may not be enough for your particular needs.
1229256
I am a side sleeper (at the beginning) and I like the comfort with two pillows the keep the spine straight. The spouse starts on her back with an orthopedic pillow and never complains.
930195
I think the low loft is best for sleeping on your back. That's what I have and love it for that, it is too low for side sleeping though. Doesn't seem like your problem though! ;)
984084
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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The thickness (from bottom side that lays on bed to top of pillow on which sleeping person's head lays) is about 3.75 inches on both sides. The smaller edge (what I use) on top side of the pillow (the side on which the sleeping person lays) is about 3.75 inches (fits the length of my neck perfectly), and the larger edge is about 5.25 inches wide (would be for a taller person with a longer neck than mine). My old whiplash injury would give me constant grief if it weren't for this wonderful pillow!
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Generally, the thicker the mattress, the more plush/soft the mattress will be. The 8" is designed for back sleepers. The 10-12" is designed for back/side sleepers. The 13" is designed for all around sleeping, including on the stomach. Memory foam mattresses will contour to your body during your rest, as it reacts to temperature. It will support your full body by contouring to your body shape. Our spring mattresses, still give support, as your body will contour to the individually wrapped coils.