Some reviewers found this mattress topper to be too firm. Can anyone give me an idea of body weight vs. how firm they find it to be? Thank you!
104730
I think it is very hard to judge this, for another person. I can tell you this though: I have severe spine problems and have found it impossible to be comfortable,for at least 13 year, since my accident. I have always slept on a firm mattress, because it was recommended by my orthopedist, but didn't feel comfortable. I decided to try the foam topper and can tell you that it has made a big difference in my level of pain. I sleep much better with it, though it doesn't change the level of firmness from the mattress. It just seems to form to my body,which relieves me. You will have to make the judgement about your changing weight and whether it is worth it to experiment. My decision was based on the need for relief and for me the price was worth it, to just try. It is costs a lot less than a whole new mattress, even though $200 + can be also be lot of money,for many of us! I am 73 yrs old and injured. I weigh about 140 lbs. I hope this info is helpful to you.....and best wishes to you and your baby!
104731
I would say that I found it to be slightly more firm than my previous memory foam mattress topper, but find it to be quite supportive as well. I would not say that it is too firm. It's supportive, and I just love that it's not toxic in the way that other foam toppers can be. I'm currently pregnant. I'm 5'3" and weigh almost 150lbs at 20 weeks. There's some nice "give" to the foam, but as I said, I still find it to be supportive. I hope this helps! Good luck.
104732
Firmness is related to what mattress you put this on. If you put it on a firm mattress then it will make it give a little where you stick out, like your shoulder, hips, etc. It won't make you sink in a lot though. If you put it on a soft mattress then you will sink in as well. I'm much larger than my wife and I like it more, so I don't think its related to weight. My wife has arthritis and she really wants a mattress that sinks in more, like a full memory foam mattress. This top will make a firm mattress feel better in the morning without losing support, but it won't turn it into a low support mattress. Firmness is related to what mattress you put this on. If you put it on a firm mattress then it will make it give a little where you stick out, like your shoulder, hips, etc. It won't make you sink in a lot though. If you put it on a soft mattress then you will sink in as well. I'm much larger than my wife and I like it more, so I don't think its related to weight. My wife has arthritis and she really wants a mattress that sinks in more, like a full memory foam mattress. This top will make a firm mattress feel better in the morning without losing support, but it won't turn it into a low... » Read More Firmness is related to what mattress you put this on. If you put it on a firm mattress then it will make it give a little where you stick out, like your shoulder, hips, etc. It won't make you sink in a lot though. If you put it on a soft mattress then you will sink in as well. I'm much larger than my wife and I like it more, so I don't think its related to weight. My wife has arthritis and she really wants a mattress that sinks in more, like a full memory foam mattress. This top will make a firm mattress feel better in the morning without losing support, but it won't turn it into a low support mattress. « Show Less
104733
I have mine on top of a high-end air mattress, I am over 150 pounds. It is very comfortable, and I sleep well, no aches or pains. I love it and I have had it a while. I think it's about what type of mattress you have. Good luck!
414520
i wouldn't say "firm". My wife loves soft top mattresses. I love firm. It features a pillow top that is just right for the two of us. Really great deal for the price too. Don't be alarmed when you see the box it ships in though- ours was folded and rolled into a 1'x1'x4 ft box and vacuum sealed. it turned out to be our favourite mattress so far. We've had it for about two months now and its held up so far, no change since the day we unboxed it.
1000699
Hello, I bought the extra firm topper to place on top of my old mattress; it worked wonderful! It is firm, but provided a little softness at the same time.
2093823
It is very firm. You may want to use a pillow top mattress cover or egg-crate type topper.
1628686
Our topper is on a 'firm' mattress. My husband is satisfied with the amount of 'softness' but I feel that I need more. Also, I find that the topper falls over the edge of my bed a little where I get in and out. My bed is very tall.
613800
I weigh 275lbs. I would describe it as a soft brick. You sink into it very little. This mattress is ultra firm. My wife hates it but I can sleep on it . And after a year of use I am starting to agree with my wife. It almost seems firmer than a year ago, but may just be me. I paid $400 for this but it may be time for another or a mattress topper. If you like firm, give this a try.
1239120
I believe this mattress to be medium in firmness. I weigh around 320lbs and it works well enough... could be a little more firm, but is much better than my old coil-spring mattress (no more stiff joints and back pain). If I had to do it again, I would probably purchase an 8-10 inch foam mattress... less material to compress (sink into) for someone my size. I also purchased a proper base for this mattress as well. It could be a little more firm for my preference, but I'd give it an 8.5 out of 10. Other than that, it's great.
1357890
Not firm enough. I purchased this and had to return it as it was just too soft. On a firm scale of 1-10 (10 being a board), this was like a 4. Fast forward a year later and I finally just broke down and bought a new firm mattress, which my lower back really appreciates.
284297
I bought this mattress for my 17 year old son, who sleeps on it. I asked him if the mattress was firm. His response was that it is supportive. He is 6"1"", 175 lbs all muscle. He likes the mattress. I am the same height as my son, but 25 lbs lighter, and I think the mattress is a bit less firm than the firm latex mattress I sleep on. I like the give in the sleep innovations mattress; my wife prefers the greater firmness of our latex mattress. Hope that helps some.
1826054
well, when my husband and i first laid down, it was awesome! and it was great when lying on my back and watching tv....but i think it was just too soft, BUT - that being said, we have a tempurpedic mattress already. so i think if it was on a regular mattress, it would have been perfect - but the mushy top with the mushy tempurpedic just didn't work.
1039409
Its definitely a firm mattress! A bit too much got my liking and I usually prefer firm.
1962097
Yes, so firm my husband could not sleep on it at all. I was not comfortable on it either. It was supposed to be soft, But very firm!
1840467
It is not too firm and not too soft. I would say on the scale from 1 to 10 (too firm) the mattress is 6.5.
1210717
I agree with Chris. My bed is really firm and also new, and I find the topper makes it more comfortable. It's a medium amount of "squish," so if you want an ultimate pillowtop feel, maybe go with a thick all memory foam topper.
1835860
We haven't actually used this yet. I bought it to replace one (not same brand) that I disposed of. The other one I had "looked" just like this. I blew it up after I rec'd it and it seemed pretty firm. My husband and I slept on the other one I had (combined weight 345 or so) & slept very comfortably. I know this probably wasn't much help & maybe you can get better answers from someone else. I do love the pump, just plug it in & airs up pretty quickly & same with deflating. I actually got it back in the bag it came in. Good luck!!
295977
I slept on the mattress the same night I unpacked it. I was home around 5:30, unpacked it and it settled for a few hours. Slept on it that night and it was great!
839363
It is very dense. My mother has a top-of-the-line Tempurpedic bed and this mattress topper feels about as dense. It's on the bed in our guest room and the two people who have slept on it really liked it. If you need a firm sleeping surface, I would definitely recommend it.