Mattress

maggiedegnan

Hi my son is 20yrs old with spastic quadriplegic cp. He wakes up every morning telling he's sore and it's the mattress. Can u tell me what mattresses u use and if u have the same issue thanks x

CockneyRebel

I use a memory foam topper. They are available in many thicknesses and some have ventilation as well

maggiedegnan

Hi my on my concern with that is if he soaks through. Atm he has a water proof one which comes with his special bed. 

CockneyRebel

I also use an absorbant overlay sheet which is easily washed if necessary and much more comfortable than a waterproof plastic one

Richard_Scope

Hi @maggiedegnan
I use a foam mattress topper. They are fairly cheap and comfortable.

niceboots

Hi @maggiedegnan, does your son see a physio or occupational therapist? They may be able to help with a pressure relieving mattress, or positioning aids to keep him more comfortable. I have relatively mild cp (spastic diplegia) and at the age of 16 was really struggling to sleep comfortably. My physio suggested wearing a  leg gaiter on my more affected leg to keep it in a better position overnight, and it transformed my sleep, I’m so much more comfortable.

Stayce

Hi ?

I have a pocket sprung mattress which provides your body with better pressure relieving support 

Hope this helps

Best