I have a three inch memory foam topper on my bed. It is supposed to have a cooling feature to it. It gets too warm to use in the summer. I only use it for six months out of the year. It's comfy, although you have to rotate it top to bottom occasionally. I also tried memory foam mattresses and did not like the way you sink into them. With the topper, when I put my hand on it, I only sink the three inches down to the firm mattress.

I should have added I'm thinking of a mattress topper because I'm waking up achy...hips and shoulders (side sleeper)....My mattress isn't hard or firm but I'm hoping some extra cushion will help with aches...like so many reviewers state!!

Memory foam is notoriously hot. We had a Temperpedic for a number of years, and it slept well in some ways, but was horrible in others. I'll never ever have another memory foam anything.

I have bought several of the Hollander cuddle bed toppers they are excellent quality. I highly recommend it. I got mine from Amazon. I can't tolerate memory foam or things that make me sleep hot.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0053O708I/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480122455&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=hollander+cuddlebed&dpPl=1&dpID=41VJLaf4NCL&ref=plSrch

well that is frustrating...why do they came to be "cooling"...I just got back from Kohls and Costco to check out what they had...the one Costco carries is $40. off right now. Kohls are also on sale.

I like my feather bed.

I have used a wool topper for about 20'years now (they last about 5-7 years). I get mine from Cuddle Ewe. Love it. It's supposed to help with aches and pains, etc. Expensive but worth it.

I am interested in the wool topper but can they be washed you mentioned theclose but am wondering how you clean them and do you put a mattress pad over them plus a fitted sheet?

I second the recommendation to check out latex. I don't care at all for memory foam either, for the reasons listed above. However I have slept on latex mattresses for 10+ years and would never go back. Latex doesn't have the same feel nor does it sleep as hot as memory foam.

Analysis paralysis. I was researching a topper for a very firm bed I was sleeping on and just couldn't decide. I ended up buying a discounted 1.5 inch memory foam topper that was at my local Target. It is so comfortable! I don't sense a problem with it being hot.

Grammaj, no, you can't wash them, only spot clean. I do have a protective case over it which I can wash. Mattress pad is on mattress, then wool topper, then fitted sheet.

Analysis paralysis is right!!

I ran out to JCPenney and Macy's to check out what they had...I did like one at JCPenney. They had is out on a mattress, it was a 3 in foam with a mattress pad type cover that goes over it. I was soft with bounce back without feeling like it just sinks. The other foam ones I felt, felt mushy and almost had a "damp/sticky" feel.

Oh my, those natural latex are very pricey. I would have to see and feel in real life before I would even consider ordering online. We do have one place near by that sells natural latex beds. My boss just bought one.

I'd save my money and get the absolute best mattress I can afford. IMO toppers can be bandaid solutions. Not always but if your matters is 10+ and you can see sagging...it is time

I love my memory foam mattress! Not all of them are hot and I am the queen of hot flashes. LOL

I like memory foam with a natural wool pad over it. Good wool covers fluff up nicely after washing ( I hand wash mine ) and absorb extra moisture to keep you cool. I have a linen sheet over the wool layer and don't feel too warm at all.

Theclose we just received our CuddleEwe wool mattress topper and I am wondering what type of protective cover you use for yours. I got the flannel cover from them and have put it between the topper and the sheet but I am wondering if there is something better to use. I think we are going to love it so thank you for the recommendation.

Try doing some research on themattressexpert.com.

Grammaj, I hope you like it! My whole family uses them and we love our beds!! I used to just use the flannel but this past one I purchased I also got the cotton cover (like a duvet cover) that the topper slips into. I wash the flannel weekly (bought two so I can make bed immediately and wash one) but the slipcover rarely.

Thank you so much theclose. I will be ordering the cotton cover for sure. That does make sense. Thank you again. Also, even though it has only been a couple of nights, we do love it. Our kitty loves it too :).