Memory Foam Mattress Pads: Prepare for a heavenly nights sleep

Let me just start with the facts: When you sleep with a memory foam mattress pad, you will feel as if you have entered into a whole different realm of restful bliss which has not been experienced by the normal human being. Do you like how I described that? Well the fact is that the moment you lie down on a memory foam mattress pad, you will realize that my description is no exaggeration! I used to go into the Tempur-pedic store once a week on my lunch breaks just to relax on their memory foam mattress toppers. Yes the Tempur-pedic has got one of the best made pads available, but there are also other options on the net  you can find to fit your needs as well.  Point blank, when NASA (yes I'm talking about the guys in space) decided that they would create a material that could be doubly used to dramatically improve the quality of sleep, they hit the nail on the head. As my regular readers know, I stumbled across the luxury of mattress pads whenever I sat down on a relatives bed and immediately felt as if I had been transported to heaven on a cloud. I thought my relative had simply made a good decision on bedding, then I found out that she had actually purchased a memory foam mattress pad, which rests on top of your mattress. You can find comfortable mattress pads that are somewhat more economical than the memory foam mattress pad, such as the egg crate mattress pad which I review in my sister hub. But if you are looking for the absolute best, and are in a position to treat yourself or your mate to a little luxury this year, I can promise that you will be glad you considered my suggestion, as the memory foam mattress pads are the absolute best, Hands Down. Follow along and find out why.

We can be cruel in this world at times.  When Arby's tried to sell burgers, we decided that a place that specializes in roast beef couldn't possibly know how to make a good burger.  Whether you agree with this or not, you will certainly agree that the guys who specialize in zooming through outer space knew exactly what they were doing when they developed the material that makes up the memory foam mattress topper pad.  Technically the material used is called "visco-elastic foam".  The foam reacts to your body temperature, and then magically conforms to the shape of your body.  The foam was originally created to pick up the weight and temperature of an astronaut's body, and then conform to the body shape, therefore giving perfect support over long periods of time, particularly during lift off & re-entry.  The foam was so successful in satisfying it's purpose, that it began to be ordered by hospitals for their burn victims, and bedridden patients, and other patients who had special needs.  The foam also effectively improves circulation, and reduces spinal pressure & pressure points.  Hows that for a product that works overtime at repairing your body during sleep!  It wasn't long before different companies began to take note and offer bedding for the home composed of this foam.  You may be familiar with Tempur-Pedic ® mattresses, which are undeniably quality mattresses but do cost notably more because of the fact that you are getting the foam attached to a mattress as well.  You can purchase a separate memory foam mattress pad that sits on top of your current mattress that is MUCH more economical and provides the SAME comfort and effects.  Just make sure that you know what to look for when comparing memory foam mattress pads so that you will benefit from it fully.

First of all you must consider the density, and thickness that is best for you. Each memory foam mattress pad is made differently with several layers of both memory foam, and other support foams underneath so that it will provide the best support as 100% solid memory foam would be too soft to achieve the desired effects. So keep your specific needs for comfort and health benefits in mind when choosing your memory foam mattress pad as you have a choice of picking the density, and the thickness that you prefer. A memory foam mattress pad topper can be found in densities that range between 2-5 pounds and the thickness ranging anywhere between 1 to 5 inches. The density basically determines how firm or soft the pad will be and how fast the recovery time of the foam is that surrounds your current position on the pad. If you really want to get specific about it, know that the 4 pound foam is actually softer than the 3 pound foam, so understand that the 5 and 3 pound foam pads are actually firmer while the 4 pound foam is softer. When considering height it has been found that 2 inches of memory foam is effective at giving you the memory foam experience, since it is supported with various types of firm support foam underneath. Why is the recovery time of the memory foam mattress pad so important? Because when you settle into the foam it holds the impression of your body, and as you move into another position you may feel as if you are being pulled back into the previous position. This is why some don't find the highest memory foam mattress pads to be the most desirable option. The 3 to 4 pound density pads move with you because they have a faster recovery time, and creates the feel of floating on a cloud. (3 is firmer, 4 is slightly softer). Most people prefer a density of 4 because it has the perfect combination of support and luxurious comfort. If you weigh more than 250 pounds it will put too much wear and tear on the foam, and interfere with the recovery time. Thus you should look into pads made specifically for your weight. It is also important to know that there are memory foam mattress pads that come from China. Beware that these cheaper types are NOT to be compared with quality memory foam mattress pads as the density is often 2 pounds which means that the pad has very few true memory foam qualities. The recovery time on these cheap pads doesn't even conform to the shape of your body. As long as you remember that the true memory foam designed by NASA is between 3-5 pounds in density. Also remember that true memory foam conforms to the shape of the body by precisely sensing the temperature of your body & then wrapping your body support & comfort. The true visco memory foam mattress pad experience will be the most luxurious sleep you have experienced and will leave you wondering what you did before you found it.

My simple answer to you is this: If you have any doubt in your mind as to the benefits of the memory foam mattress pad, DO NOT put yourself anywhere near the proximity of one. Once your body merely sits down on a memory foam mattress pad, it will work its conforming magic, and you will quickly realize that living without one is not an option... and will be on a rampage to either get one, or find something like it. Trust me, and please come back to this page to leave your comments on your personal experience!