should I put a mattress pad over the bamboo top or not?
816844
No need to. The bamboo mattress cover is waterproof and is a must! The mattress itself doesn't need any pads.
816845
I didn't I guess that would be preference. I put a cover over mine to keep it clean and last longer.
816846
You can it helps keep it clean. Its hard to find a mattress pad with that deep of pockets. Even the ones that say 14" deep don't stay on the greatest. I have dogs so yes I put a cover on.
1960899
It was soft as a foam mattress so it might be a lil too squishy. I set min on top instead of using a foam topper.
1396313
I have it on top of what is called plush on my new mattress. I can't say I notice anything that effects the plush part of the mattress. I sleep on a memory foam when I visit my daughter and I think it would help to have this on top. But I don't know for sure.
2125761
We have a very deep pillow top king sized bed, and it is very roomy on our mattress. You don't feel the wires when sleeping on the mattress pad, and there is no need to put anything over the pad other than your sheet. It is a fantastic product, and we are thrilled with ours. I give it the highest rating, and would purchase again.
35170
We have a mattress cover over our topper and I think it helps hold the topper in place. However, we haven't tried using the topper without the mattress pad. You can try it without and then just buy one later if you need it.
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.
141167
I placed the pad on top of my mattress pad and under the top sheet. The pad has not shifted - the backing has a textured finish and the mattress pad is not smooth so there is an element of traction in play. I'm very pleased with the size and effectiveness of the pad.
1226752
Like others have stated, it lays on top. Much thicker than a mattress pad. We use over-sized sheets and it covers the pad and mattress just fine. The topper is very plush and soft so if you prefer a firm bed, it may not be for you. But if you like a fluffy bed, it works great.
1756114
I personally put the Mattress PAD on TOP of the mattress, then I encased them both with a waterproof and hypoallergenic mattress protector: this way I achieve three of my goals, such as the pad now stays in place on the mattress, I am protected from allergens and both mattress and pad will live longer. Also the protector is machine washable so i can take it off once a month and wash it.
1813345
I put it on top so that is gave extra cushioning to my kiddo. Sheet can go around both mattress and cushion if you have one the right size.
1458773
The whole point of the gel is to keep it cool. So if you put a pad, you won't be directly on the mattress and it will defeat the point.
1289846
We put it over our mattress pad - I am not sure what a mattress topper is. The Heated pad is very large - we have a new bed and had no problem.
427190
It is probably okay. Check for a tag or other warning on your pillow about heat. If there's nothing, it most likely will be okay. I use a towel between me and the pad. A towel between the pad and the pillow might be a good idea.
2081057
Certainly - you want your fitted sheet to go over the mattress pad. Just be certain that the electrical connections at the head of the bed are secure. We LOVE our heated mattress pad - still using it!!
1268509
It hadn't occurred to me to use anything other than a nice mattress pad . . . either waterproof or not . . . since the mattress meets my "softness" requirements. I truly think that anything thicker, like some sort of topper, would defeat the purpose of the memory foam. The memory foam is designed to closely conform to the contours of the body, so I would not recommend putting a substantial barrier between myself and the top of the mattress. My previous mattress was the 7" version of the mattress and I only used a regular mattress pad for protection of its surface, as I have with this one. I hope this is of help to you.P.S. The 12" has proved to be much more satisfactory to me. It hadn't occurred to me to use anything other than a nice mattress pad . . . either waterproof or not . . . since the mattress meets my "softness" requirements. I truly think that anything thicker, like some sort of topper, would defeat the purpose of the memory foam. The memory foam is designed to closely conform to the contours of the body, so I would not recommend putting a substantial barrier between myself and the top of the mattress. My previous mattress was the 7" version of the mattress and I only used a regular mattress pad for protection of its surface, as I have... » Read More It hadn't occurred to me to use anything other than a nice mattress pad . . . either waterproof or not . . . since the mattress meets my "softness" requirements. I truly think that anything thicker, like some sort of topper, would defeat the purpose of the memory foam. The memory foam is designed to closely conform to the contours of the body, so I would not recommend putting a substantial barrier between myself and the top of the mattress. My previous mattress was the 7" version of the mattress and I only used a regular mattress pad for protection of its surface, as I have with this one. I hope this is of help to you.P.S. The 12" has proved to be much more satisfactory to me. « Show Less
1127154
Maybe if you had a good mattress pad to put on top, but not, in my opinion, "as is". It's a bit hard and thin, and on the small side
1872445
this will just protect the mattress and mattress pads typically add comfort to the mattress. This is just a slip cover that zips over the mattress