Memory Foam Mattress Topper Review and Guide

Memory foam is certainly on the lips of every bedding buyer nowadays, and for good reason. This material is being used in quite a few items, and the memory foam mattress topper is one of the most popular.

Why memory foam?

There are certainly several materials that you can buy when choosing a mattress topper so why should you choose memory foam mattress toppers in particular? The benefits of memory foam come as a result of its visco-elastic properties. The ability for the foam to adjust according to body temperature means that any individuals lying on it can be assured comfort and proper alignment of the spine. Furthermore, memory toppers evenly distribute weight, relieving pressure points that can typically cause discomfort during sleep.

Memory mattress topper dimensions

Like memory foam mattresses the memory mattress toppers are available in all common sizes.

Approximate size guidelines for memory mattress toppers:

Memory foam mattress toppers are also available in several thicknesses. Some are as thin as 1" and some of the thickest can be 5" or more. Many people find the sweet spot to be around 3", so that the comfort and support of memory foam is noticeable but the topper is still affordable to most. A 4" memory foam mattress topper is certainly luxurious, but the thicker you go the more you sink in to the topper, which loses some of the support.

How much should you spend?

Mattress toppers are available in a range of prices, but memory foam toppers are usually the most expensive. However, these types of toppers are certainly an investment rather than an expense because of the potential benefits.

Memory foam is costly to produce so if you buy cheap memory foam mattress toppers you will most likely get poor results. You can expect to pay anywhere from $60 to $400 (depending on size) for a high quality memory topper with latex. Of course other factors affect the price also, like density and thickness. In comparison, memoryfoam mattress toppers cost a lot less than buying a full memory foam mattress.

There a lot of brands that now sell memory foam matress toppers, but you do not need to pay top price in order to get a good topper. The Serta memory foam mattress topper models are popular choices and include the Serta Ultimate which offers supreme comfort at under $200. Another that receives many reviews is the Novaform Elite. Some of the major online retailers may occasionally have discount memory foam mattress toppers so it's worth keeping an eye out when you are considering purchasing a new mattress topper.

When to buy a memory foam topper

Memory foam bed toppers work best if you already have a firm mattress. The memory foam works well at making the mattress more comfortable to sleep on, but if you have a mattress that is too soft or has dips, you might be better buying a new mattress rather than a topper.

A visco elastic memory foam mattress topper is fine used as-is, but for added protection against spills and allergy reasons you can also buy a mattress protector. Make sure if you with the protector that it does not hinder the effect of the memory foam feel.