Mattress

maggiedegnan · February 2019

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 · February 2019

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

maggiedegnan · February 2019

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 · February 2019

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

Richard_Scope · February 2019

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

niceboots · February 2019

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 · February 2019

Hi 😀

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

Hope this helps

Best

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