# Mattress Topper Recommendations? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 7, 2010, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mattress-topper-recommendations/563223 "2010-12-07T02:20:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![abderian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9de0a6/32.png) [@abderian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/abderian)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2010, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mattress-topper-recommendations/563223/1 "2010-12-07T02:20:18Z")
I’m looking at mattress toppers and wondering what the consensus around here might be. My mattress is about 16-17 years old, and I definitely need a new one, but it’s simply not in the budget. (I thought it was foam, but apparently the mattress has springs, because lately I can feel them through the padding.) The mattress isn’t really sinking drastically like some do. It’s just no longer comfortable. My “box spring” is actually a wooden platform. I’ve looked at the memory foam toppers and read a few reviews. It looks like folks either love them or hate them. A lot of people say they’re hot — I can’t stand being hot when I sleep, so I don’t know if I want that. So now I’m wondering about feather bed toppers. Are there any other kinds of mattress toppers that people like? I’m a side-sleeper and I tend to easily get too hot while I’m sleeping. I’ve done a search and found the list of related postings here below. But I’d like to hear more. Any new opinions? Experiences? Recommendations? * * * Anyone used a memory foam mattress topper? > **[Anyone used a memory foam mattress topper?](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=452139)** > > Seems like it might be comfy, without committing to a full-fledged memory foam mattress. I was looking at this one, (because Costco has a coupon for it). $100 isn’t a huge gamble, but I still don’t want to throw money away if it’s worthless. Anyone tried the Tempurpedic mattress? > **[Anyone tried the Tempurpedic mattress](https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=211711)** > > Many of you have probably seen the ads on TV. They were on display at a store in the mall and were indeed very comfortable. They are more than a 1000 dollars though so I won’t be buying them any time soon. Anyone tried one? Anyone actually purchased... Mattress pad recommendations? [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/archive/index.php/t-493718.html](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/archive/index.php/t-493718.html) What makes the Doubletree Hotel beds so comfy? [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/archive/index.php/t-466369.html](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/archive/index.php/t-466369.html) Memory Foam v. Feather Bed? [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/archive/index.php/t-421840.html](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/archive/index.php/t-421840.html) Is it the mattress? The almost-new really expensive mattress? _sob_ [http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/archive/index.php/t-412333.html](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/archive/index.php/t-412333.html) * * * ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_Downtown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Mr\_Downtown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Downtown)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2010, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mattress-topper-recommendations/563223/2 "2010-12-07T04:44:33Z")
Five years ago I bought a no-name memory foam mattress, but after 10 months decided I didn’t like it. However, about three months ago I ordered [this topper](http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Bodipedic-3-inch-Memory-Foam-Mattress-Topper-and-Cover-Set/4107143/product.html) and so far am delighted with it. The eternal problem of course, is the depth of the topper + mattress versus the depth of fitted sheets. ---
**Author:** ![Fried\_Dough\_Ho](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/a88e57/32.png) [@Fried\_Dough\_Ho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fried_Dough_Ho)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2010, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mattress-topper-recommendations/563223/3 "2010-12-07T04:55:36Z")
Due to a complicated living situation, I am currently forced to reside with my sister three to four days a week and she has an expensive mattress topper (one of those egg container-shaped things). I hate it. Every other day I need her to help me move it back as it slips down and starts falling off the mattress. I can’t stand how I can feel it moving and how soft it is. ---
**Author:** ![abderian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9de0a6/32.png) [@abderian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/abderian)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2010, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mattress-topper-recommendations/563223/4 "2010-12-07T16:54:23Z")
Dang. See, there’s that love-hate thing again. A local store has a brand of 4-inch memory foam called “Perfection” on sale for a really good price this week. But a good price is not really any good if it’s a lousy product. (Thanks for sharing your experiences, though!) ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2010, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mattress-topper-recommendations/563223/5 "2010-12-07T20:32:42Z")
This is a topic I have been pondering recently. If it’s okay with the OP, I’d like to hear featherbed recommendations and also those wool mattress pads. I don’t like memory foam or foam in general. For one thing, it smells after a while. I have a featherbed at the moment and on sunny days, I take it outside and hang it on a tall stepladder all day in the sun. I do the same thing with my pillows. They smell so good at night! The featherbed needs fluffing, but that’s okay. The big problem is that feathers poke through, so I use a wool pad on top of the featherbed but under the top sheet so the feathers don’t poke me! They’re like little needles. I also don’t want to buy a new mattress right now, so I’d really like to know about some good pads/toppers, too. ETA: for slipping pads, I bought one of those waffle-y things you put under throw rugs to keep them from slipping and put it between the pad and the mattress. No more slippage! ---
**Author:** ![IaMoDiNaRy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/cc9497/32.png) [@IaMoDiNaRy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IaMoDiNaRy)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2010, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mattress-topper-recommendations/563223/6 "2010-12-07T21:41:21Z")
I’m so glad I found this thread. I, too, am facing the dilemma of what mattress topper to buy. I tried an $80 memory foam topper from Target several years ago and it made my back hurt even worse. I can’t afford a new mattress at this time but I also can’t afford to lose any more sleep, either! Looking forward to reading everyone’s replies. ---
**Author:** ![DiosaBellissima](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a8b319/32.png) [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2010, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mattress-topper-recommendations/563223/7 "2010-12-07T22:01:28Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > I don’t like memory foam or foam in general. For one thing, it smells after a while. Mine came with a cover that you can remove and wash. As such, even after years of use, there is not even the most remote of stenches. So, try that. ---
**Author:** ![abderian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9de0a6/32.png) [@abderian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/abderian)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2010, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mattress-topper-recommendations/563223/8 "2010-12-08T00:50:58Z")
> [@ThelmaLou](#): > > This is a topic I have been pondering recently. If it’s okay with the OP, I’d like to hear featherbed recommendations and also those wool mattress pads. > > . . . . . > > I also don’t want to buy a new mattress right now, so I’d really like to know about some good pads/toppers, too. Oh yes, I’d love to hear about experiences with feather and wool — anything that might offer a decent sleep. ---
**Author:** ![MindsEye\_Watering](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindseye_watering/32/3619_2.png) [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2010, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mattress-topper-recommendations/563223/9 "2010-12-08T01:37:04Z")
I’ve got three 3" memory foam toppers (two Kings, one Queen) purchased [here](http://www.healthyfoundations.com/toppers.html) and I could not be happier with them. My wife and I, and our guests, just love them. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2010, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mattress-topper-recommendations/563223/10 "2010-12-11T02:43:44Z")
Was hoping for a little more action on this thread… Anyone with featherbeds? Wool mattress pads?