Tuesday

Stay Snug With an Electric Blanket and Mattress Topper

No more you need shudder with the idea of getting into a cold bed at night during winters. A lot of helpful options are being provided by the bedding industry. These include a mattress topper and an electric blanket.

If you are looking for an extra padding to top your mattress, you will get it handy in a mattress topper. In case your present mattress is not as comfortable, you may top it up with a mattress topper. A mattress topper is an economical option to buying a new mattress.


Mattress toppers are available in different sizes with a variety of materials. These come in different thickness. Depending on your needs and personal preferences you may choose any but those with memory foam are possibly the best.

An outstanding feature of memory foam is that it is sensitive to body temperature. This feature enables it to offer appropriate support to body-contours. This in turn helps to ease pressure points and facilitates proper spinal alignment.

Apart from the memory type toppers there are other options like down and wool. Down toppers despite being lightweight are very warm and comfortable too. But, mind that quality of stitch work! You may buy toppers that contain the down and feathers. Wool certainly is a better material for keeping warm and as it resists absorption of moisture it a better option for all seasons.

Like any other material for beds, mattress toppers too come in all major sizes including cal king, king, queen, double and twin. You should certainly consider the thickness of the topper, more so if you decide for the memory foam type. The thickness of the memory foam decides its capacity of pressure-relieving effects and thus the comfort it provides.

The electric blanket is another good option for keeping the bed warm. It saves you from the cost of heating. It is a better option than keeping the central heating on for the whole night for keeping the room warm. Now we have wireless versions too. That takes away the tension of entrapped or tangled underneath wires.

Electric blankets are provided with a thermostat control that enables you to adjust the temperature to a desired level. Any of theses products will keep you warm in bed during winters. It is important to read and follow the safety instructions of the manufacturers for proper use.