Sleep like a baby when you firm up your old mattress. Over time, a mattress can become uncomfortable from uneven wear. You can make your mattress more comfy by firming it up to create a more supportive, even sleeping surface. Whether you prefer an extra-hard bed or simply need to tweak a soft mattress, you're on your way to a more restful night's sleep when you firm up your mattress. Top It Add a special pad to make the mattress more comfy. A thicker mattress pad provides increased comfort and greater support over a thinner one. Choose from either a latex or memory foam pad to top your old mattress. Latex foam pads are available in a variety of thicknesses to add the firming support level you need with a soft feel. Likewise, memory foam mattress pads are available in assorted densities but conform to your body's shape to give you support where you need it. Board It Place a bed board between the mattress and box springs. A bed board typically consists of a solid piece of plywood or several wooden slats tucked inside a canvas cover.
You can purchase a bed board or make one yourself, but either way, the bed board should be as long and as wide as the mattress to provide complete underlying support. Box It Exchange existing box springs for a new replacement. Because a mattress and box springs work together as a unified shock absorber, if you don't currently have a set of box springs, adding this foundation gives your mattress immediate firmness. Box springs are designed with strong steel coils to deliver support; the best box springs compress and slightly give when you apply pressure to them. You can add years of comfort and usefulness to a mattress with quality box springs. Turn It Improve the firm feel of an old mattress without spending a dime. It's important to rotate and flip your mattress at least once every six months to avoid impressions and sags from sleeping in the same spot every night. If you have a pillow-top mattress with the pillow only on one side, you can't flip the mattress but you can rotate it 180 degrees to more evenly distribute your body weight over the top of the mattress.
: How to Use a Bed BoardThe Mattress Lady: Thick Mattress PadsHolder Mattress: Love and Marriage Go Together Like Mattresses and Box Springs Photo Credits John Foxx/Stockbyte/Getty Images Suggest a CorrectionEnjoy a Night in the CloudsI have never been an adherent to the school of the firm mattress. A bed should be about comfort; it should be a refuge from the harshness of the world, and a place to relish sweet dreams. There are many things you can do to make a firm mattress softer, let's start with the cheapest and work our way up. Also, if you are looking to go green in the bedroom pop by my hub on Natural Mattress Toppers. Egg CratesThis is what my mother always called those foam pads that you can put on your mattress. In college my roommate had never seen one of these, until I threw one on her spartan bed to cushion her bony body. They are the cheapest way of softening up a bed' I recently bought one for aroung $20 at Wal-mart. Of course, they vary in thickness, so the more you pay, the thicker of a foam pad you'll get.
Throw it down on the bed, top with sheets, and you're done! Feather BedsThe classic choice, a featherbed is made up of bird down mixed with larger feathers to make a fluffy, soft nest for your bed. There is a very wide price range when it comes to featherbeds. You can go down to your local Bed Bath and Beyond and pick one up for $70, or you can go to Macy's and buy a $400 Charter Club featherbed. There are a couple of things to keep in mind when shopping for a featherbed however. The first is the percentage of down the featherbed has. You want a high percentage of down in a featherbed because more down means less larger feathers. These larger feathers can prove crunchy, and will poke out of the fabric, pricking you when you are just dozing off. Another thing to consider is the thickness, or fluffiness of a featherbed. Your weight will compact the bed a bit, though it can be fluffed back up. A cheaper bed will not wear well over time and will be flat as a pancake in a few months.
A good featherbed will resume its shape after a good fluffing however, and will last many years. Memory FoamThe new kid on the block, memory foam is what the astronauts sit on during takeoff. Memory foam is made of polyurethane that's chemically altered to be very dense. It's also responsive to heat, making softer in warm spots, and harder in cool areas. Because memory foam is so dense it can be very heavy, but it is also very supportive. Memory foam, unlike feather beds, does not have as large a range of quality. Yes, some memory foams may be softer than others (marginally), but there aren't factors like down percentage to encounter. The key quality to consider while searching for a memory foam topper is thickness. The thicker the memory foam the more support, and the further you are away from your hard mattress. Memory foam runs from about $110 for a 1/2" topper to $800 for a full on mattress. Many in between sizes exist, usually made in half-inch increments. Memory foam can also be considered a good investment because it retains its shape and lasts a very long time.
(I'm talking about it may come with you to your next mattress long time). HybridsI personally enjoy the best of both worlds. On my bed I have a hybrid feather and memory foam topper. The memory foam provides a half inch base while feathers are on top. The feathers provide a pillow like feeling, while the memory foam provides curve hugging support. I bought this about a year ago, and the topper is still going strong. For about $110 I consider it a very smart investment in a good night's sleep. Keep your eye out on ebay and places like Overstock.Finding the right mattress topper will make a huge difference to your life. It can mean the difference between irregular and difficult sleep, and a coma-like hibernation. If you suffer from soreness and aches, the right mattress topper will make you feel reborn every morning. There is a huge diversity in types available which is why we have found specifically the best mattress topper for side sleepers. Not all toppers are create equal, but we have found the top 5 mattress toppers for any side sleeper.
(In case you don't have time to read the reviews) Sleep Innovations 4 Inch Dual Layer Mattress Topper 2 layers provide the perfect combination of support and comfort 10 year limited warranty Best Price Mattress 4 Inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper 2 layers for best supportIsolates motion Lucid 4 Inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper Ventilated designResists all nasty allergens Dream DNA Gel Infused 4 Inch Thick Memory Foam Mattress Bed Topper Gel infused foamExcellent customer service Down Alternative + Gel-Infused Memory Foam Topper 2 layers for best support250 TC cotton : Sleep Innovations 4 Inch Dual Layer Mattress Topper The Details2 layers: 1 x gel infused memory foam 2 inch layer, 1 x plush down alternative 2 inch layer300 thread count, 100 per cent cotton cover3 pound density memory foam layerMemory foam is 100 per cent hypoallergenic10 year limited warrantyOur ReviewThis our pick for the best mattress topper for side sleepers.
It is hugely popular and it's not hard to see why. The use of its two layered design gives you the best combination of support and comfort.The bottom 2 inch gel infused memory foam layer is of 3 pound density which is medium in firmness. This allows your body to receive the proper therapeutic support it needs for your spine to stay in neutral alignment. It does this by absorbing the pressure from your hip and shoulder as you sleep on your side. Many memory foam toppers tend to get warm during the night due to low porosity and poor aeration. However this gel infused memory foam provides a cooling effect so that you don't over heat while you sleep.The top layer is a plush down alternative which gives you the softness and comfort of goose feathers without the nasty allergens. Many customers love this layer as it gives the topper a cloud like feel and reduces sinking into memory foam which some people don't like.Not only does the down alternative layer avoid allergic reactions, the memory foam is 100 per cent hypoallergenic which means it completely repels all allergens.
This makes this a perfect mattress topper for anyone who suffers from allergies. You can also sleep easy knowing that there are no nasty dust mites crawling around you.When unpacking this mattress topper for side sleepers, its important that you allow it to aerate before use. This will decompress it, and also give the odor some time to dissipate. This new odor is normal with all new mattress toppers and usually goes away after around 2-3 days. Best Price Mattress 4 Inch Memory Foam Mattress Topper The Details1.5 inch memory foam on top of a 2.5 inch high density foam layerMotion is isolated so your partner is not disrupted by your movement5 year warrantyOur ReviewThis Best Price mattress topper is a close runner up for the best bed topper for side sleepers. Using two layers of different density foam, it gives you both support and comfort. Many memory foam toppers use only one density foam which suits some people. However these toppers tend to give the feeling of being stuck in the topper.
By using a bottom layer of high density foam, the body does not sink completely into the topper. Instead it sinks to the interface between the two different layers and sits on top of the high density layer. This not only gives you excellent support, it is usually found to be more comfortable. The Details4 inch premium memory foamUses ventilated design to promote air flow and reduce temperatureResists dust mites and allergens3 year warrantyOur ReviewThis is another much loved product with some finding it to be the best memory foam mattress topper for side sleepers. Being 4 inches thick it effectively relieves your pressure points and provides excellent support to your spine. Supremely comfortable, it has the added value of using a ventilated design. This allows more air to flow through the memory foam, which means the temperature is more properly regulated. This is unlike many memory foam toppers which heat up during the night and can become quite uncomfortable. Being 100 per cent hypoallergenic it resists all dust mites and allergens making it great for anyone who has allergies.
As with all memory foam toppers, when it is first unpackaged it will appear lumpy and compressed and will have a fairly strong odor. You need to let it aerate for a couple days to let it settle into the correct shape and to allow the odor to dissipate. Dream DNA Gel Infused 4 Inch Thick Memory Foam Mattress Bed Topper The Details4 inch thick gel infused memory foamMade in the USAOur ReviewAnother best mattress topper for side sleepers, this gel infused memory foam product is made in the USA. Probably the best feature of this topper is the company itself. Often a risk with buying online is that you will have a problem with the product and don't know where to turn to. However with this product many customers have reported excellent communication with the company. They appear to be fully receptive and willing to go the extra yard to making sure you are happy.The topper itself is of excellent quality and gives you the support you need as a side sleeper to sleep comfortably without causing harm to the body.
Not only supportive, customers have reported it to be very comfortable as well.While some memory foam mattress toppers are able to dissipate the odor once unpackaged within a couple days, this product appears to take a little longer in some cases. Not always the case, but some customers needed to aerate it for up to 10 days for the odor to completely go away. Lucid 4 Inch Down Alternative + Gel-Infused Memory Foam Mattress Topper The DetailsTwo layers: 1 x 2 inch gel infused memory foam, and 1 x 2 inch down alternative layer250 thread cotton cover is machine washable and can be tumble dried3 year warrantyOur ReviewThis is another great alternative for those wanting the support of a memory foam topper with the added comfort of a down alternative top layer. The memory foam gives the support you need as a side sleeper, relieving the pressure of your hip and shoulder, thereby keeping your spine neutrally positioned. The top down alternative layer is very soft and provides plush comfort.
This product is much enjoyed by the customers, who have often commented on the excellent comfort it provides. As with all mattress toppers, it will come in a sealed package. You need to allow the topper to expand for a couple of days before you use it. This will also give the odor time to dissipate. What Does A Mattress Topper Do?A mattress topper is essentially a thin mattress which you can place on top of an existing mattress. They are often used to extend a mattress' life, as placing one on top of an old mattress will make it feel like new again. Even if the mattress is sagging in the middle, the right mattress topper will often make this unnoticeable. Often people will find that their mattress no longer suits them in terms of comfort. Perhaps it is too firm, or too soft. Either way, by placing a mattress topper on top you can completely change the feel of your sleeping surface. A popular reason to purchase a mattress topper is to relieve the pain from those who suffer from any kind of back, shoulder or neck pain.
Best Type of Mattress Topper For Side SleepersIf you are a side sleeper you want a mattress topper that is at least 4 inches thick. The reason being, this gives the topper more opportunity to absorb the pressure placed by your hip and shoulder. To have the best sleep and to prevent back problems, you should sleep in a position that allows for your spine to be in a relaxed, neutral and supported position. If the mattress topper is not thick enough, it will not be able to accommodate your hip and shoulder and will therefore force your spine out of neutral alignment. The best types of mattress toppers for side sleepers are memory foam, or a combination of memory foam and a softer more plush top layer. Memory foam molds to the shape if you body which means it absorbs the pressure from the points of contact like the hip and shoulder. This provides the support your spine needs. Having a top layer of a softer material allows you to get some extra comfort while still benefiting from the support of the bottom memory foam layer.