I remember my first mattress topper. It was bright blue and made of foam, and I used it to try and relieve some of my back pain on the superthin mattress I owned in my post-college days. It didn’t do much, though, since it was just a thin sheet of foam thrown over a bad mattress.
These mattress toppers, however, are game-changers. While a mattress topper can’t save you from needing a new mattress, it can easily improve the feel of a too-firm mattress. All of these mattress toppers were tested against uncomfortably firm mattresses to see how much cushion they provide, if they can add any extra support or cooling, and if they really can make your sleep better. As someone who’s been unimpressed by mattress toppers in the past, I’m hooked now on having one.
From supersoft wool and memory toppers to hybrid toppers that will make your mattress feel new and firm again, we’ve got a pick for every kind of bed and sleeper. If you’re looking for more gear to improve your sleep, don’t miss our guide to the Best Pillows, Best Sheets, and Best Mattresses.
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