Seat cushion advice

[Tinker-Belle]

Does anybody have a recommendation for a seat cushion that would work on a sofa or recliner? My tail bone has started developing bed sores, I guess it would be called, since I’m always sitting on my behind! Anything I’ve looked at on line is really suggested for desk chairs or harder seats. I could use a recommendation for an adjustable bed topper, too. Ideas?

[falalalala]

My husband bought me a"Purple" brand cushion.

It's not that great to be honest. Especially for the $.

[Tinker-Belle in reply to falalalala]

Dang! That was actually one I went ahead and gave my email address to thinking it might be good. Great feedback. I have looked and looked and have found nothing that truly strikes me.

[falalalala in reply to Tinker-Belle]

It might work for you though.

[Tinker-Belle in reply to falalalala]

Hey, you can’t do that! Haha. It’s like the weather guy saying we could see some rain or we may not. I always love when it’s such a clear forecast. Just kidding. I know what you mean. I’m just, so I believe, different than many. I will be hard on whatever I get because I can’t sit still. Of course, maybe if something was comfortable enough, I would. I doubt it, though, because of my spasticity.

[falalalala in reply to Tinker-Belle]

[bxrmom]

For your bed, you may want a 'bed or mattress topper' to cushion your bed. Most stores sell them at various prices. If you are handy, you may be able to pick up some foam at a local hardware store, and cut it to the same size that you want to replace. I looked online and couldn't find much except ordering custom cushions: foamorder.com/cushions/cust...

[Tinker-Belle in reply to bxrmom]

Handy is one thing I am NOT...or talented...or artistic... That’s a great idea, though. The only place I am bothered on the bed is right where it bends. There is a little bump because of the mattress bending that hits me right in the sore spot. A mattress topper that would be flexible and cushiony would be ideal.

[bxrmom in reply to Tinker-Belle]

Is there a way to rotate your mattress so that one part doesn't hit your sore spot? I rotate my queen size mattress about every 6 months. And I know when it's time because my bed starts to get uncomfortable. Once I rotate, things feel better

[Tinker-Belle in reply to bxrmom]

It’s only where the mattress bends no matter how it is moved so adjusting it wouldn’t do anything. It’s a new “hospital bed” which I love other than that.

[goatgal in reply to Tinker-Belle]

A thick sheepskin pad for the bed might do the trick.

[Tinker-Belle in reply to goatgal]

🤔 Hmmmm. I will look into this. Thanks!

[mrsmike9 in reply to bxrmom]

Look for Memory Foam. (I'm speaking as someone who tested in at mattress factory for 21 years...)

[Tinker-Belle in reply to mrsmike9]

I have an ancient memory foam (ish) pillow I just dug out and am sitting on it. This feels much better. Thank you! I’m going to see if it will work in bed later, too, but I may need to buy something made for that. A memory foam topper, perhaps?

[mrsmike9 in reply to Tinker-Belle]

Sure. And the thicker the better.

Another thing you might want to try is convoluted (egg-crate) foam. It helps with circulation if you're going to be in bed for an extended time.

[Tinker-Belle in reply to mrsmike9]

I wondered about that but wouldn’t my scootching around wear it out? The egg crate stuff is actually pretty inexpensive, I think, but I didn’t see how that could work.

[Tinker-Belle in reply to mrsmike9]

I put the memory foam pillow under my behind last night and it was so comfortable! Grant it, a memory foam topper would work better but this proved it would absolutely help. Thanks!

[mrsmike9 in reply to Tinker-Belle]

So glad it helped!

[greaterexp]

All joking aside, we got a My Pillow mattress topper. It totally changed our comfort level. Be careful about dealing with bed sores. They can be a real challenge to heal, once started. I hope you find a really comfortable and effective seat pad that distributes your weight better.

[Tinker-Belle in reply to greaterexp]

This is true. I will. Thank you!

[Peruzzot]

I don't know if it will help you but when my dad broke his tail bone he used a pillow that looked like a donut. My sister and I teased him about his donut pillow especially after he used our magic markers to decorate it to look like a decorated donut. He found his at a medical specialty store.

I just did a quick internet search and they are called either donut rings or donut cushions.

[Tinker-Belle in reply to Peruzzot]

Good idea. I need to check them out. I think that might work. Thanks! I think I’d adore your dad. He sounds spirited and fun.

[Peruzzot in reply to Tinker-Belle]

He had a twisted sense of humor.

[carolek572 CommunityAmbassador]

I have a cushion that I use for my hard chairs called 'Miracle Bamboo Cushion'. It works for me, Tinker-Belle

[Tinker-Belle in reply to carolek572]

I have one of those I used to use on my manual wheelchair. Good idea. I need to get it out and see if it could work on the sofa. Thank you!