A medium-soft mattress has more give at the surface, so you sink in a little further before the support takes over. It suits side sleepers who want their shoulders and hips cushioned, lighter sleepers, and guest rooms where visitors want a softer bed.
Our medium-soft mattresses
- Pippa Pocket Sprung: individual pocket springs under soft fillings, about 15cm deep (15.2cm), in small single, single, small double and double. It suits floor-level beds, guest beds and raised beds with a 16cm maximum mattress depth.
Who is a medium-soft mattress best for?
Side sleepers and lighter sleepers. Lying on your side puts your weight through the shoulder and hip, and a softer surface lets them sink in so the spine stays straight. Lighter people also feel a mattress as firmer than heavier people do, so a softer feel can be just right.
Is a medium-soft mattress right for a child?
For an occasional or guest bed, yes; for everyday sleep, most children do better on medium or medium-firm. A growing back benefits from steady support. See our medium mattresses and medium-firm mattresses.
How we rate firmness
We rate every mattress from 1 (softest) to 10 (firmest):
- Medium-soft: about 4.
- Medium: 5 to 6.
- Medium-firm: 7.
- Firm: 8 to 9.
Medium-soft mattresses: common questions
Can I make a firmer mattress feel softer?
Yes. A mattress topper adds a softer layer on top. On a raised bed, the topper counts towards the maximum mattress depth.
Is medium-soft good for back pain?
Comfort is personal, but people with back pain often prefer medium-firm support. If in doubt, choose a medium-firm mattress.
Will a medium-soft mattress wear out faster?
Not if it's looked after. Rotate it every few months so it wears evenly.
Not sure which to choose? Message our family team with your bed's size and the maximum mattress depth on its product page, and we'll point you to the right mattress.
Written by the Millie & Jones family team. Last updated October 2026.
