Mattress toppers might be able to improve the comfort of your bed, and depending on the type, they can come with a number of pros and cons. We sort through the things you should consider when buying a mattress topper.
Do you use a mattress topper? Let us know your experience below.
I have a 50mm medium density latex topper in a washable bamboo cover, with a wool underlay on top of that.
I didnât want a memory foam topper after staying in a hotel that had new mattresses with âsoft cloudâ toppers or some such thing. It got headaches and neck problemsâŠ
Iâm very happy with my latex topper. Itâs comfortable without being too soft.
Did we miss one more type of topper?
Cheap, cheerful and possibly not the best option, there are options which appear to be no more than a sheet of light weight foam rubber. Flat one side with a moulded profile (various shapes) on the other.
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Not a memory foam or with any other special properties. Not one of the five types mentioned in the choice review and typically an uncovered sheet of foam.
Toppers come in five main categories: woollen, memory foam, latex, feather and down, and polyester.
Makin Bellissimo toppers also come with inner micro springs and are very comfortable.
We have read your article on mattress toppers, but it doesnât mention brands to buy for someone in my situation. Older man with arthritis in the hip.
Welcome to the Community @Reg
I moved your post into this existing topic that might be interesting for you if you have not seen it.
Your query is close to home for many of us, especially as we age. Unfortunately what is best for one may be pretty ordinary for another because of our human structural and muscular differences, and notwithstanding âcomfortâ is a very personal concept.
Perhaps a member might add their personal experience, that might or might not apply to anyone else?
Rather than a mattress topper, Mr Z used a pillow to prop up his hip, and the Physio suggested a pillow between the knees when on his side.
He has since had a hip replacement which solved most of his discomfort in bed issues.
Hi, My husband and me recently has flair up with back pain again. Physio advised to change mattress after using it 10years+.
We couldnât find anything suits as we want to buy one that we can tried in store. We noticed that a lots of people mentioned putting on a mattress topper helps.
We donât want a form that creates extra heat in summer. On internet said we can put mattress topper with the electric blanket.
So we went to Kmart to buy one âGel infused memory form mattress topperâ. Then we noticed that the warning on the label said: The product should not be used conjunction with electric blanket!
Does anyone has problem with gel infused memory form mattress topper?
Hi, Sorry the mistype. It should be " Gel infused memory foam mattress topper". We would like to know if there is any danger to put Gel memory foam mattress topper with the electric blanket. Thanks
Kmart states:
Caution: This product should not be used in conjunction with an electric blanket. Follow usage instructions carefully.
This indicates there are risks of using the mattress topper with an electric blanket. The above is a caution/warning, not a suggestion which can be ignored.
Based on the above advice, I personally would not use an electric blanket with this mattress topper.
It is worth noting that members of the community wonât be able to provide advice contrary to the warning label.
I went to the Clark Rubber to check out the mattress topper which has gel + memory foam on it, it costs $500+. I was not allowed to try it on. They said it could be used with electric blanket as long as not for high temperature. However the rubber retains heat, the electric blanket doesnât need to be on high temperature all night anyway.
Due to the high cost and couldnât be try before I buy it, I am hesitate to buy it.
What are the best mattress toppers
I merged your post into this existing topic. It appears Choice does not test them although the first post links to Choiceâs Buying Guide for Mattress Toppers.
Perhaps a member will have a more current experience to share?
There is also more information about mattress toppers and some member feekback in this thread:
