Finding the right bed sheets and buying a mattress that works for you are important to a good night's sleep. However, sometimes a well-appointed bed is not quite restful enough. Enter: The mattress pad. Also called mattress toppers, these can range from a thin padded protective sheet to thicker slabs that are almost like a small mattress. Moreover, mattress pads are great for providing extra cushion to a firm mattress and they can often help guard against dust mites. The style, thickness and size of a mattress pad will depend on your personal sleeping habits and your bed. But, if you're looking for one in the market, here are some very general things you should keep in mind.Cotton, latex and wool are commonly used for mattress pads. Cotton ones are usually thinner and quilted, but they are machine washable. Latex and wool pads are dust mite and mold-resistant, which makes them more durable than cotton. Almost counterintuitively, wool pads can work for the warmer months -- since they're absorbant, which helps keep you cool.
However, natural latex will stand up to the test of time (20 years or more!) because it's derived from rubber trees.Another alternative to materials for mattress pads is memory foam, which molds to your body. Although it's lightweight and comes thicker than the other options, this option absorbs heat and can sometimes get too hot during the night. However, because of memory foam's thickness, some thicker pads can actually be a good alternative to buying a completely new mattress when you need one. Good to know: If you're often hot when you sleep, the perfect temperature to sleep in is about 65 degrees. In that case, a wool or cotton pad will definitely be a better option than memory foam. Keep featherbeds in mind. These are extremely soft and great alternatives to mattress pads if you're looking for something that's more lightweight and soft. Filled with down, they're great at regulating body heat when you're sleeping, keeping you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. If you're looking for one, go for one with about 200 thread counts, which makes it more durable but still soft.
Go for the extra features. If your mattress is not hypoallergenic, a mattress pad that is can make for a simple, affordable add-on. More recently, odor-eliminating mattress pads that act as a protective layer between you and your mattress have also hit the market. Flip through the slideshow below to see some of our picks for mattress pads in the marketplace now. And, let us know in comments below what are other important things that you look for in mattress pads and featherbeds. Have something to say? Be sure to check out Stylelist Home on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.See MoreMattresses TopRegular MattressesBest Firm MattressExtra Firm MattressEnhance DeeperAwesome TopNice TopUltimate BuyingDeeper SleepForwardawesome Top 10 Best Extra Firm Mattress Reviews -- Your Ultimate Buying Guide in 2016See MoreKing Simmons Beautyrest Classic Wyloway Extra Firm Mattress by Simmons. The Wyloway Extra Firm is designed to provide a very firm support and may feel hard to some people.
This is a king size, however it is available in other sizes on our site.Cal King Simmons Beautyrest World Class Corita Extra Firm Mattress Set by Simmons. The Simmons Beautyrest World Class Corita Extra Firm is an excellent quality mattress with an extremely firm comfort. This is a California King (Cal King) size, however it is available in other sizes on our site.Mood HintHint It'SWorse ResearchersStriking EffectsInterrupted SleepShort SleepSleep InfoSleep StudiesHealth SleepForwardFeatherbeds are an easy way to transform your bed into a bed and breakfast. Soften up your extra firm mattress while warming up your bed and try sleeping on a featherbed tonight. Make sleeping every night in your bed a vacation. /blog/whats-with-featherbeds-do-you-need-one #picoftheday #pictureoftheday #giftideas #intagram #instalove #instalike #instagood #instacool #instadaily #instamood #feathers #featherbed #vacationSee MoreExtra Firm MattressMattress SizeFull XlSize FullAshley HomeLaura Ashley13 ExtraTwin XlSize TwinForwardLaura Ashley Home Emma 13" Extra Firm Mattress Size: California KingSee MoreExtra Firm MattressFull MattressKing MattressMattress ProtectorFirm Mattress TopperQueen Mattress Topper44 8567 99Better 5ForwardSleep Better 3-Inch Extra Firm Full Mattress Topper Sleep Better
,/dp/B002EQAYMC/ref=cm_sw_r_pi_dp_.mxetb1G1AHTE6DASee MoreFirm MattressMattress SetExtra FirmBeautyrestBriana1010New HouseForwardBeautyrest - Briana Extra Firm Mattress Set - 700400557-1010-T-STSee MoreKing Sam SKing KingSet KingExtra Firm MattressMattress SetBoxsprings ReviewsProfile BoxspringsKing RegularKing MattressesForward▶ ▶ ▶A Quick Look at Perfect Sleeper Hillside Extra Firm Mattress Set - Cal King - Low Profile Boxsprings ReviewsSee MoreSimmons BeautyRest Classic Northfield Extra Firm Mattress with Standard Foundation - Twin Extra Long by Simmons. With unparalleled strength and resiliency, the 800 Density Super Pocketed Coil Springs in the Beautyrest Classic Northfield Mattress provide advanced motion separation so you and your partner can sleep undisturbed, plus total surround edge-to-edge reinforcement to offer comfort and support when sitting on the edge of the mattress. Gel Memory Foam Topper Our 100% natural talalay latex toppers are a cost-effective way to enjoy the luxury feel of all natural latex at an affordable price.
(T) Soft (19-21 ILD)(T) Medium (24-26 ILD)(T) Extra-Firm (34-36 ILD)(T) Med-Firm (29-31 ILD) No Cover ($0.00) Organic Cotton Cover ($65) PlushBeds mattresses are tested and certified by independent laboratories to meet some of the most stringent chemical emissions requirements in the world. Be sure about the air you breathe all night! Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemicals that are released into the air from everyday furnishings and can emit hundreds of chemicals into the air that we breathe into our blood stream for years on end. Once inhaled, VOCs can trigger a number of health problems. All PlushBeds mattresses are GreenGuard Gold Certified. Through rigorous testing, our mattresses are certified to meet the world's most rigorous, third-party chemical emissions standards. At a Gold level certification, our mattresses are beneficial for sensitive individuals such as children and the elderly. PlushBeds Mattresses are certified for… Mercury, Lead & Heavy Metals
...and 10,000 other harmful chemicals! * Tested & Recertified every 90 days PlushBeds 100% Natural Talalay Latex Toppers Not ready to purchase a complete latex mattress? Want to experience the luxury feel of our all natural talalay latex? You can greatly improve your current sleeping environment with our Plushbeds 100% natural latex mattress topper without spending a lot of money. Available in a number of different sizes, our talalay latex topper pad fits right on your existing bed. What makes ours the best natural latex topper you can buy? As a result, you receive an organically pure natural latex topper pad that is softer, more elastic, optimized for relieving pressure points and providing unsurpassed comfort and support, while at the same time absorbing the shock of body movement. Additional Plushbeds Natural Latex Topper Benefits: Questions that need answers Start typing your question and we'll check if it was already asked and answered.