Memory Foam Mattress Topper?

osaddict

Guys,

What do people think of the memory foam mattress toppers available on amazon, for circa £40-50 - the ones that are just foam that you'd put a protector on top of.

Does anyone have any experience of them?

Basically I'm trying to make an Ikea bed a bit more comfortable for 2-3 months or so until I move house and we get a new bed and leave the old one behind (hence not wanting to get a new mattress).

I was a bit concerned about the smell and whether they'd be any good - any thoughts or suggestions much appreciated!

Bit of an odd topic I guess!

Thanks!

Apjs87

Should be fine for 2-3 months use. Longer term the foam will fail

May be worth looking at a visco elastic topper for something more longer lasting

pelo_2

They are great. I loved ours until we went and bought a memory foam mattress. ( I have a bad back...it works wonders some nights, depends which way I sleep

carefullycautious

I just use a duvet under my fitted sheet. A lot cheaper, easy to wash and I have had no further back problems.


I have heard that memory foam can make some people sweat. I know my neighbour spent a fortune on a mattress with a memory foam topping and ended up turning it over as he could not stand how it made him sweat.

littlepinkbiscuits

I've had one of those on my bed for over six years and it's still going strong! It made such a difference and is slightly warmer to sleep on too. I think it cost about £40 at the time

osaddict

I have a memory foam mattress myself and I know it's very comfortable, hence looking at this. I know it's a poor man's version but due to moving circumstances a mattress just wouldn't be sensible.

My only concerns are the smell and I suppose heat, however, I'm not sure how much hotter it would be compare to a normal memory foam mattress. I intended to use a protector on top of it too, probably a white company cotton one.

Thanks for the replies.

PlutoinCapricorn

The heat is fine during the winter, but a pain in the summer. I thought they were a wonderful invention until I read about chemicals in them.

I did Google them and found someone who said the smell was dreadful.