Anonymous
Post 07/08/2023 14:14     Subject: Good mattress topper for college dorm?
Tempur-pedic 3in mattress topper. Order now before they are sold out. Remember most dorm beds are twin XL.

Anonymous
Post 07/08/2023 13:32     Subject: Re:Good mattress topper for college dorm?
Anonymous wrote:I’m trying to figure out exactly what to get for my daughter’s dorm bed. If I get a zipped mattress cover do I encase the mattress and topper in it, and put a fitted sheet over the whole thing? Or use the zipped mattress cover around the mattress, put the topper on that, and put a fitted sheet on top?

I’d prefer to encase the mattress by itself, but will a fitted sheet will be enough to hold it all together and prevent the topper from sliding around. Also, should the topper should have some kind of protection in case she spills stuff on it?




I don’t think the mattress encase is necessary. They aren’t regular mattresses. They are already covered with plastic. We just added the mattress topper and a waterproof mattress cover (it was deep enough for both the mattress and pad - the mattresses are very thin). Did this for four colleges are all mattresses were basically the same.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2023 13:21     Subject: Re:Good mattress topper for college dorm?
I’m trying to figure out exactly what to get for my daughter’s dorm bed. If I get a zipped mattress cover do I encase the mattress and topper in it, and put a fitted sheet over the whole thing? Or use the zipped mattress cover around the mattress, put the topper on that, and put a fitted sheet on top?

I’d prefer to encase the mattress by itself, but will a fitted sheet will be enough to hold it all together and prevent the topper from sliding around. Also, should the topper should have some kind of protection in case she spills stuff on it?



Anonymous
Post 07/08/2023 12:47     Subject: Re:Good mattress topper for college dorm?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Have you considered buying your son a new mattress to take to college ? I ask because I find mattress toppers to be uncomfortable.


Some colleges will not allow outside mattresses


You would have to store the provided mattress somewhere too which could be hard in a dorm room.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2023 12:45     Subject: Re:Good mattress topper for college dorm?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Have you considered buying your son a new mattress to take to college ? I ask because I find mattress toppers to be uncomfortable.


Some colleges will not allow outside mattresses


Yes.
The mattresses that most dorms come with aren't just a regular mattress like you have at home. They are covered in a dark blue vinyl--waterproof and less likely for bed bugs to take up residency.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2023 12:22     Subject: Good mattress topper for college dorm?
The college parent FB group made it seem like this is a must have. I didn’t understand why but started to believe it. My son said he didn’t want one so we didn’t get one and he had no issues at all. Maybe have your kid try the bed and buy one if he has issues?
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2023 12:17     Subject: Re:Good mattress topper for college dorm?
We got the organic latex mattress topper from Turmerry because the non-natural ones outgas and smell terrible. If you’re going to be sleeping on something for 8 hours a night, it should be natural. Amazon sells something similar.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2023 12:04     Subject: Re:Good mattress topper for college dorm?
Anonymous wrote:Have you considered buying your son a new mattress to take to college ? I ask because I find mattress toppers to be uncomfortable.


Some colleges will not allow outside mattresses
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2023 12:03     Subject: Good mattress topper for college dorm?
DS loves his dorm bed - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MRSN4GW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2023 11:09     Subject: Good mattress topper for college dorm?
Linenspa
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2023 10:54     Subject: Good mattress topper for college dorm?
Ikea Tananger. Twin XL and comes with a nice zipper cover, so your sheet is not right on top of the foam.

DD found the others too squishy and most come without a cover.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2023 10:46     Subject: Good mattress topper for college dorm?
We got the Lucid. I’d recommend three inches. More is too thick, less is not enough padding.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2023 10:45     Subject: Re:Good mattress topper for college dorm?
Saatva. Expensive but DC has arthritis. Happy with the purchase
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2023 10:45     Subject: Re:Good mattress topper for college dorm?
Have you considered buying your son a new mattress to take to college ? I ask because I find mattress toppers to be uncomfortable.
Anonymous
Post 07/08/2023 10:42     Subject: Good mattress topper for college dorm?
What worked well for your kid? It sounds like my son’s freshman dorm is bare bones and I’m sure the beds are terrible.

Thanks.