Question from Lucy Hemmendinger
Dear Debra,
I just can’t figure it out. My arthtritic hips are calling out for more padding under my body. My organic cotton futon is too firm despite the latex core. I have tried putting an old polyster quilt under the mattress cover for an additional layer but it is not sufficient. I am sensitive to “natural latex”. My allergy tests from my doctor show me being sensitive to wool though I wear it all day every day. I don’t know what material to use in my bed that will be safe and provide some cushioning. Is there a homemade solution that could work? I think my wool blankets are too dense and I am not sure about sleeping with wool due to the allergy tests. I have not found a silk topper that would provide real cushioning. I have been comfortable when camping and sleeping on an inexpensive inflatable. I hate to put plastic on top of my organic cotton futon.
Any thoughts?
Lucy in Montageu
Debra’s Answer
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