<p>Will the memory foam still retain heat (if in fact it does) if it is topped with a thick mattress pad?</p>
<p>I thought fiberbeds/ memory foam/egg crates/ cotton pads WERE mattress pads. apparently not? darn. </p>
<p>this whole bedding business is confusing me to no end ><</p>
<p>so apparently i need a mattress cover (my mum refuses to believe this is necessary), a mattress pad AND/OR a mattress topper? Or I can skip the mattress pad/mattress topper and just get a fiberbed or a cotton pad?</p>
<p>I’m stealing my older brother’s memory foam mattress topper. My mom made fun of me when I said I wanted one, but was going to buy me one until she discovered my brother’s.</p>
<p>Nice sharing…so I guess the answer is…depends on your kids preferences. I think the mattress pad/cpver is a must. I like the idea of washable stuff.</p>
<p>So once you procure all these bed comfort items the next challenge is putting it all together on the bed. From reading this thread, this is what I am thinking:</p>
<ol>
<li> Egg crate pad (if using)</li>
<li> Feather bed (or fiber alternative) these may need to be duct taped to the bed to avoid slipping</li>
<li> Mattress pad</li>
<li> Fitted sheet (better be one of the ones with deep pockets)</li>
<li> Flat sheet and other blankets, comforter</li>
</ol>
<p>(Please correct me if I am wrong!)</p>
<p>Now another question - if you are using a bed skirt, are they available in extra long or do you just have a gap at the top. Also should you get with that has a longer than 14" drop if you are planning to put the bed on risers?</p>
<p>Perspective - 30 years ago I just used regular twin flat sheets on my extra long bed and did my hospital corners taught to me by my grandmother. Somehow I survived!</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>This brings back memories. Son’s regular twin foam from Costco came with a cover. Cover gets washed each year. I usually “air out” the foam on our hammock once a year also. Mattress pad goes over the covered foam. Son has never complained of heat. Move in temps usually 100+. Foam is going on 6th year-still doing fine</p>
<p>I’ll advise feather bed because that is what I use and I have not gotten any problem so far. Besides, good ones don’t send out feathers. If you are not sure where to get one, you can try where I got mine from. [Down</a> bedding sells Canadian down bedding product like duvet comforter pillow blanket and feather bed](<a href=“http://www.down-bedding.us/]Down”>http://www.down-bedding.us/)</p>
<p>For those penny pinching, I got what I think was a good deal at J C Penneys for a padded mattress cover (around $50) and xlong twin sheets ($30). The reviews said the padded mattress cover worked great for dorm beds and got 4.5 stars out of 5. It is hypo allergenic just in case D’s roomie has allergies. I thought the padding in the mattress cover would eliminate the egg crate/duct tape combo. Obviously we have not used it yet, but the quality looks very nice, the top is quilted into small squares to keep the padding even and it is machine washable.</p>
<p>My daughter has a feather bed and a down comforter with a duvet cover. She says she has the most popular bed on the floor because friends say it is so comfortable. So-
- Extra thick matress pad from JC Penny’s
2.Rubber no slip rug mat from Walmart - Feather bed
4.Fitted sheet - Duvet cover wtih down comforter</p>
<p>Bonus-just throw up the duvet cover and bed is made and room does not look so messy.
School is 90 degrees when she starts, freezing in the winter.</p>
<p>Okay - so this is my plan (for a waaaaaay upstate NY school):</p>
<p>1) zippered vinyl mattress cover that will encase dorm mattress
2) some sort of mattress topper (probably down alternative)
3) mattress pad that goes on like a fitted sheet to hold everything together(maybe waterproof???)
4) fitted sheet
5) comforter & microfleece blanket to use as needed</p>
<p>Yes, don’t forget step # 1 ^^^. You want to block out dust mites and other assorted yuckiness in those mattresses! Something like this: [Allergy</a> Proof Twin XL Mattress Encasing Cover](<a href=“campusbedding.com”>campusbedding.com)</p>
<p>For those who use feather beds: the one I got for my D has an all-cotton cover. Do you recommend trying to put a traditional mattress pad on top of that?</p>
<p>For anyone seeking twin XL sheets: I found some great deals previously in the sale section on thecompanystore dot com.</p>
<p>We got a great deal on some snazzy Ralph Lauren feather beds to top my DDs mattresses and they all complained about feathers sticking out and poking them. They love the soft cushy bed, but hate the pokey feathers, we have mattress covers over those.</p>