Customer Reviews

Sleep Better 2-Inch Visco Elastic Memory Foam Mattress Topper

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First of all, sleeping on high quality memory foam is a dream. Perfect amount of support on anything you put on it. I put a 2" toppper on an 8 year old futon that you could feel the frame under it and it was like sleeping on my parents $5500 bed.

*Two Things* you have to know, density is everything. 3lb is cheap, 4lb is average and 5lb is premium. 2lb has no 'memory' to it thus very little support. Easy to push in and it basically comes back out instantly.

Second is...IT AGES. I'm on my second Serta 4lb topper and both were awesome until about 8 months before I noticed that there's less and less 'memory'. At 11 months, it feels like 2lb foam that doesn't provide a lot of support but rather foam you would think you'd pack stuff with. I compared areas that would be compressed often and the most to unused corners (near the feet) and there was some but very little difference. So it seems use isn't the factor but rather age. I stuck a glass object on it and measured the depth it sank and was going to measure the time it took to sink but it was basically instantaneous compared to when it was new when it would sink like somebody in quicksand (can you tell I'm an engineer...).

So memory foam...Awesome...but has a shelf life. Something to keep in mind when considering to go foam. I don't know if the mattresses have the same issue but if I had to guess, they would probably be less affected.

I'm writing this review from my bed which I now find to be so comfortable, I don't want to get up.
I originally bought this to put on a hard futon that guests sleep on.
But I found it to be so comfortable that I'm using it on my bed now.

It arrived compressed and needed about 24 hours to expand to its full size.
Even at its full size, it is a 1-2" smaller than my queen size mattress.
I think this is on purpose so that your fitted sheets will still fit.

It did smell a little but that went away in a few days.
I recommend airing it out in the garage or on a patio.

I have been using it for a month now and I has definitely improved my sleep.
I used to toss and turn a lot more. I would wake up in the middle of the night and find my arm was numb.
Now the bed conforms to me and I feel less pressure points. My wife also feels she gets better quality sleep on this mattress and doesn't feel as achy when she wakes up.

I own a Tempurpedic mattress, which is my bed at home. I also own the Sleep Better 2-Inch Visco Elastic Memory Foam Mattress Topper, Queen, which I used on top of an Aerobed 18in Raised Queen Premium Guest Bed, Queen and slept on 4 nights per week for a few months to save commuting to San Francisco. I now also own the Sleep Better 3-Inch Visco Elastic Memory Foam Mattress Topper, Queen, which I'm using atop a friend's regular mattress that's otherwise like sleeping on a slab of granite.

First off, the foam for the Sleep Better mattress toppers is not the same as the brand name Tempurpedic foam. The Tempurpedic foam is significantly more dense, meaning: 1) it takes a bit longer to respond to your weight / body heat; 2) it gives you significantly more support; and 3) it takes a bit longer to recover when you move.

I actually slightly prefer the 2" topper on the Aerobed to my $1200 Tempurpedic mattress [boy, do I hate to say that!]. The 3" topper on the granite-like mattress is good, but is my least favored combination.

The 3" topper is too soft and too thick. I sink so deeply into it that it's actually some effort to roll over at night. I got used to it after a few nights, and no longer wake up to roll, but I found it annoying. It's certainly not a bad experience. If I hadn't tried the other 2 options, and was only comparing it to sleeping on the granite mattress from h*ll, I would've been thrilled with it. But knowing what the other options are like, it's my least favored of 3 good choices.

The Tempurpedic is a fantastic mattress, and I'll certainly keep it as my primary bed. My only niggling complaint is that, being temperature sensitive, my sleeping experience is different in summer vs. winter. In the hottest month of summer, the mattress is just a bit too soft, and my back isn't optimally supported. In the coldest month of winter, the mattress is a bit too hard. It does soften up after I've been in it for a few minutes, but it's noticeable when you first get in it.

I really like the combination of the Aerobed and the 2" topper. The Aerobed let me adjust the overall firmness of the mattress and provided all the support. But the tufting of the Aerobed results in deep divots in the surface, which are not comfortable. The 2" topper smoothed out the divots and provided excellent cushioning, without being so deep that I sunk into it and lost the mattress's support.

The brand name Tempurpedic products are definitely superior to all competitors I've tried, so if you can afford them, go for it. If not, the Sleep Better products are good options. I recommend the 2" topper over 3". It's more comfortable, cheaper, and your sheets fit more easily.

I bought this as a gift for my mom, so I cannot comment on what it is like to sleep on, however, when I began looking around for a Memory Foam Mattress Topper I encountered a huge variety of products, prices and problems associated with them: primarily, toppers which didn't fully expand when released from the rolled and squished manner in which they are shipped and toppers with an unpleasant odor that never went away and frequently caused the users headaches. I had almost decided that this type of mattress topper was just an unreliable product, but after reading the previous reviews from Amazon customers on this product I decided to give this one a try, knowing I would be able to return it if it didn't work out. It is exactly as described! It looked terrible when opened up, but had fully expanded and was perfect within two hours and has no unpleasant odor at all! If you are considering a memory foam topper, this is the one!

The foam mattress really is wonderful to sleep on, however, the plastic odor is extremely strong. So strong, that I still smell it after 2 months. I would return it, but it really has no guarantee to speak of.

If you are sensitive to "new car" smell, purchase something else.

A mattress covering would be nice too. It doesn't come with one, so expect little pill balls when you change sheets.

My husband says his back aches improved after using this topper. The foam conforms so well to his body that he now has no need for the new pillows I just bought! I, on the other hand, had to get used to it and feel--after about 2 weeks--that it's more comfortable than our old non-foam mattress topper (I had to get used to the foam forming and re-forming to my body shape when I wanted to quickly change positions). I especially appreciate that there is minimal bed movement when either one of us shifts positions during the night. The only qualm I have is that the foam doesn't fully fit my queen bed, which I understand is intentional so that queen fitted sheets can still fit... but wish it was slightly larger b/c of the obvious shortage.

I'm not going to go into details, but this is a great product. I had no complaints about my mattress, but adding this pad made it so much more comfortable. I'm definitely sleeping better (from night one). I wish I had known about this type of product earlier.

As for this particular product, I think I picked the right thickness and "density." There are 3 and even 4 inch pads. But since this goes on top of an existing mattress that is designed to be used without a pad, 2 inches of cushioning is about right, I think. And the density may not be as high as other products or full beds, but again, it seems to work well as a mattress "topper." Other reviews mentioned a long-lasting smell, but I did not notice anything that lasted more than a few days. And the price was the lowest among similar products.

We just added this topper to our already cozy mattress and WOW - it made it EVEN more comfortable - it gives a great "squish" factor to the bed. It also helps to buffer you from the movements of your sleeping partner- it sort of absorbs their movements and keeps you perfectly unaffected. The only thing that i have to say is that there is a "new foam" smell - that WILL take over the bed - it says to allow a little "air-out" time - but who can resist immediately putting on the bed ?! I would definitely suggest this product!!! :)

I have bought 3 different toppers with three different sellers. The first one was 4" and too soft, that one was killing my back and I had to returned it after one week. Then I bought the second one (3" topper) which was fully of scratches and the density was not really good. Then the third and the last topper, which I bought directly from AMAZON, was totally PERFECT, the density is perfect, the quality is excellent, and it was only 2", which is the perfect thickness for your body. If you are thinking in buy a topper, don't doubt in buying this one (Sleep better 2" topper). Thank again amazon!

I purchased this product a few months ago and thought I would wait to write a review after I had been using it for some time. I am really pleased with the 2" memory foam mattress topper by Sleep Better. I am an avid side-sleeper and was waking up with hip pain from my current mattress. Not wanting to shell out money for a brand new mattress set, I bought this product in hopes that it would make me feel better when I woke up in the morning. And it definitely has! I immediately felt relief the very first morning after putting it on my bed. And I also noticed that my shoulder isn't so jammed into the bed when sleeping on my side. It has given me better sleep and a pain-free wake-up every day so far. I didnt notice a strong smell when it was brand new like the other reviewers mentioned. I guess I expected the worst and was pleasantly surprised. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that wakes up with pain due to their current mattress, especially side sleepers like myself. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I am not sure how long it will hold up over the long term. Hopefully long enough until I can afford a new bed in a few years! But being that this is an inexpensive solution to my problem, I am willing to buy it again if it wore out in a year.