For Mattress Comfort, Consider a Memory Mattress

What some people call a memory mattress is made out of what's known as memory foam.

Memory foam is a polyurethane material, with certain chemicals added to determine the density of the foam. Generally, its firmness varies when it's exposed to heat and cold.

This is what lets a memory mattress mould itself to the contours of your warm body as you lie in bed. As you move durnig the night, the memory mattress will mould itself to your new position, leaving no gaps between you and the bed. It's those gaps, which can't be avoided with traditional coil spring mattresses, that cause discomfort.

Even though memory foam is not quite as expensive as it was when it was introduced a few years ago, it's still a high end option. However, you can get some of the benefits of a memory mattress without the high price tag by putting a memory foam mattress "topper" on top of a traditional mattress. This foam is generally about 6 inches thick, enough to provide the "memory" effect and almost the mattress comfort you'd get from a memory mattress.