A gel mattress pad or topper makes memory foam feel cooler. Memory foam mattresses utilize body heat to conform to your body as you rest. After resting on it a while, the mattress may feel a little too warm for comfort, especially if you prefer cooler sleeping conditions. While there are several ways to reduce the warming sensation of sleeping on memory foam, cooling the mattress is often a matter of placing a cooling material between your body and mattress, but this may also change the feel of the mattress itself. Cooling with Cotton A cotton cover over the mattress -- between the mattress and fitted sheet -- keeps the mattress a bit cooler than not using such a cover. Cotton breathes and feels cool against the skin; pair the cotton cover with 100 percent cotton sheets for even more cooling properties. Synthetic materials such as polyester blends trap heat and moisture in, rather than wicking body perspiration away. Woolly Wonders A wool-based mattress pad or blanket beneath the sheet also helps keep the heat of the foam away from your skin.
While wool offers warmth in cool weather, such as with a wool sweater, wool also has cooling properties because it draws moisture away from the body. A wool blanket or pad keeps your body from feeling clammy atop memory foam. Wool mattress covers or pads are also washable. Air Cooling A bed fan -- a special fan designed to blow air beneath the covers -- offers a cooling sensation no matter what type of bedding is used. This type of fan draws air from beneath the bed, transferring it through the vertical body of the fan through a vent that extends over the mattress, beneath the top sheet and blanket. The vertical portion of the fan body adjusts to the height of the bed. Under Covers The type of pajamas worn while in bed also affects your comfort level in terms of feeling too hot or too cold. Warm materials such as fleece or synthetic fabrics may cause sweating, warming the body more than you'd like. Swap the pajamas out for thin, breathable fabrics, such as cotton to help ensure you feel cool enough for a good night's rest.
Any blankets and comforters should also be made of breathable, natural fabrics to avoid trapping in too much heat. /Getty Images Suggest a Correction Available from these sellers. New (1) from $599.99 Tempur-Pedic Topper Supreme 3-Inch Queen Mattress Topper, WhiteSleep so good, you'll think you're dreaming. 3" thick TEMPUR material Soft, supportive memory foam conforms to your body for pressure relief where you need it most Supports healthy sleep alignment Machine washable, allergen-resistant cover At 3" thick, the TEMPUR-Topper Supreme is perfect for making just about any sleep surface more comfortable. Just place this topper on your mattress and enjoy the soft, supportive, pressure-releiving comfort that TempurPedic is known for. Includes a removable, washable, dust mite and allergen-resistant cover. Your best night's sleep starts right now. Order a TempurPedic Mattress Topper from Brookstone. 80 x 60 x 3 inches 3.7 out of 5 stars #100,603 in Home and Garden (See top 100)
#327 in Home & Kitchen > Furniture > Bedroom Furniture > Futons > Futon Mattresses #11,259 in Home & Kitchen > Furniture > Living Room Furniture 45 star75%2 star25%See all verified purchase reviewsTop Customer ReviewsStrong odorFive StarsFive StarsFive Stars What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item? Best Price Mattress 4-Inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper, Queen Queen Size 3 Inch Thick, 4 Pound Density Visco Elastic Memory Foam Mattress Pad Bed Topper. Made in the USA Serta 3-Inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper, 3.5-Pound Density, Queen DROK USB 2.0 Digital Multimeter, Ammeter Voltmeter Capacitance and Watt Meter, 7 Modes Multi Tester Solutions for Cooling Down My Memory Foam Mattress? Q: I have Graves Disease and that makes me generally warm, I have a memory foam mattress, and sleeping on foam is ridiculously warm. I wake up so over heated I have to get out of bed and cool down. It's really impacting my sleep. I want to buy a new mattress, but don't have the money so I thought maybe there could be some sort of mattress pad that might insulate me from the foam.
I bought one, but despite the claims, it doesn't insulate any better. Editor: Please share your ideas and suggestions with Wolsey in the comments below - thanks!Infographic Reveals 4 Critical Criteria to Consider When Selecting a Memory Foam Mattress TopperCHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / March 10, 2016 / "In comparison to slow spring back memory foam originally developed by NASA in the 1960s, third generation memory foam with open-cell technology not only springs back fast, but also melts and molds around the sleeper's body quickly. However, in spite of these recent technological advances, even some of today's so called best memory foam mattress toppers sag prematurely and heat up excessively" warns Belinda Palmer, a spokeswoman for Bedroom Solutions.This TOP 6 Memory Foam Mattress Topper Comparison was recently published to educate consumers on the Pros and Cons of different brands of mattress toppers, so that shoppers can easily distinguish a low-quality topper from a high-quality one.
The above review and comparison has been compiled based on a variety of criteria such as (1) memory foam density, (2) mattress topper thickness, (3) firmness, (4) hypoallergenicity, (5) resistance to dust mites, (6) whether memory foam is gel-infused or not, (7) safety certifications, and (8) consumer reviews.Visit http://Bedroom.Solutions/Mattress-Toppers/Memory-Foam/ to learn about these 6 best memory foam mattress toppers and to read an educational infographic that reveals 4 critical criteria to be considered when shopping for a memory foam topper.According to the aforementioned infographic, the choice of memory foam mattress topper depends on (1) one's sleeping position, (2) the condition of the mattress the topper will be placed on, (3) the level of therapeutic support expected, and (4) the sleeper's body weight."The sleeping position plays a major role in the choice of mattress topper. Unfortunately, there isn't a one size fits all type of a mattress topper that suits every sleeping position.
Each sleeping position demands a different firmness for proper alignment of the spinal cord. For example, side-sleepers require soft memory foam mattress toppers, while back-sleepers require firm mattress toppers. The side-sleeping position calls for extra softness to allow the shoulders to sink deep in to the mattress, so that the spinal cord stays nice and straight. Given the important role it plays when selecting a mattress topper, it is crucial that one pays close attention to memory foam firmness, also known as indentation force deflection (IFD), before he or she decides on which mattress topper to purchase,"explains Palmer. The infographic contains easy-to-understand graphics that illustrate the best type of memory foam mattress topper for side, back, and stomach sleeping positions."In addition to firmness, mattress topper thickness should also be considered when selecting a gel memory foam topper," explains Palmer. "The shoulders of a side-sleeper will sink into a soft mattress as long as the thickness of the topper can accommodate it.
However, a shoulder width of 8 inches cannot sink into a 2-inch thick foam mattress topper, regardless of how soft it may be. This is why the above-mentioned infographic recommends toppers with a minimum thickness of 3 - 4 inches for side-sleepers. On the other hand, a stomach-sleeper should not sleep on a thick topper because that will put his/her spinal cord out of alignment. This is why 1 - 2 inch thick foam toppers are best suited for stomach sleepers," she elaborates.The above list of best memory foam mattress toppers comprises of popular brands like Nature's Sleep, Serta, and Slumber Solutions as well as not-so-popular brands like Dream DNA and Sleep Innovations. While some of these toppers are exclusively available online, others can be purchased through local mattress stores as well.In addition to reviewing the best rated memory foam mattress toppers, Bedroom Solutions has published a guide to help consumers decide if their mattress-related problem could be solved with a mattress topper or if they actually need to replace the existing mattress.
This Infographic on 5 Facts and Myths on Memory Foam Toppers provides a detailed description about how to choose between a memory foam mattress and a mattress topper."One of the biggest myths floating around says that high-quality memory foam toppers can fix any mattress-related problem. This is far from the truth," explains Palmer. "Just like the comfort level of a mattress is dependent on the bed platform underneath it, a mattress topper is only as good as the mattress lying under it. A topper, no matter how expensive it is, cannot flatten the deep sagging or hard lumps of an old mattress. However, mattress toppers can work wonders for shallow indentations and mattresses that are either too soft, too firm, or too warm. Mattresses that are too soft can be easily fixed with a firm latex mattress topper, while a mattress that is too firm can be fixed by laying a soft memory foam topper over it. Mattresses that sleep too hot during summer months can be made cool by laying a cool gel memory foam mattress topper over it," Palmer highlights."