Originally Posted by
Peckish
Neesie, how long ago did you get it? Do you find that it's hot? How well has it kept its shape?
The reason I'm asking is because when we replaced our bed about 5-6 years ago, we got a mattress that boasted a memory foam top. Man, I hate that thing - when I sleep on my tummy, I wake up super hot and sweating. It has developed 2 large divots in the spots where DH and I lay. When he's gone I try to sleep on the center hump to get it mashed back into shape.
I don't remember exactly when I got it but I'm sure it's been at least 5 years. Have to admit it's a bit warmer, as it does conform to your body. It helps to use a cotton mattress pad, on top. I've never noticed any residual divots; it seems to renew its loft, fairly quickly. Wish I could remember the brand! It was cheaper than the Memory Foam but made of pretty much the same stuff. I had one of those Bed, Bath & Beyond coupons and it seems as if it was still fairly expensive (we have a queen sized bed). The only thing I'm not too thrilled about, is it's several inches shorter than the mattress. That's supposedly so that regular sheets will fit . . . but I'm sure a slightly larger topper would still fit the sheets!
Since I got mine, I've seen them in other places, even WalMart . . . but those are usually thinner. The one I have, is about 3-1/4" thick; seems like there was a thicker one but it was more than I wanted to pay. Do an online review search and see which brands are rated highest. Since it's no longer a "new" thing, prices have probably come way down . . . and it might be worthwhile to try one. If it doesn't work out, you can always put aside for a guest bed. Oh, one thing about it - I had to air mine out for a few weeks, before I could use it! When it first came out of the plastic (shrink-wrapped), it made my head hurt. After the airing, it was wonderful!
Just want to add - several years ago, I did some mattress "research" and the advice was to get a firm mattress, then add your own plushy topper. Reason was that the topper wears out, way before the rest of the mattress. Cheaper to just replace the topper, when needed.