I liked that the topper didn’t noticeably change how my bed looked once I put the sheets on. The topper is covered in a breathable organic cotton cover.Īt 2” the mattress topper doesn’t add a lot of height to existing mattresses. It is made from material the company calls AirFoam, which is a form of memory foam. The Nolah Mattress Topper has one layer meant to be used on top of an existing mattress. Compared to other mattresses, I found this edge support to be exceptional. When I put a 25-pound weight close to the glass, the glass hardly moved at all. I put a glass of water on the edge and walked around the mattress.

I think the great motion isolation is one reason since I don’t feel his movements as much when he gets out of bed.Įdge Support: The Nolah mattress topper performed very well on my edge support test. My husband usually gets up earlier than me and since starting to use the topper this has not happened as often.

When I moved the weight directly next to the glass, it tipped a little but not enough for water to spill out, which I found impressive. When I put a 25-pound weight next to the glass, the glass stayed put, even less than an inch away. The water did not move much, even when I was about an inch away. I put a glass of water on the mattress and walked around. Motion Isolation: The motion isolation of the Nolah Mattress Topper is excellent. This confirmed my impression that this is a very firm topper. I found it noteworthy that the cover of the Nolah Mattress Topper did not pucker at all. In testing other mattresses the cover noticeably puckers. As expected, the weight sunk into the mattress, but not as much as I had anticipated. To test the firmness of the Nolah Mattress Topper, I put a 25-pound weight on the mattress next to a 25-pound weight. Overall, I rate the firmness of the Nolah Mattress Topper as an 8. I suspect the pressure relief features of the mattress topper help alleviate some of the hardness other firm mattresses have that makes them uncomfortable for some sleepers. I had expected not to feel comfortable on my stomach or side on a firmer surface, but I was comfortable in all sleeping positions. The Nolah Mattress Topper is advertised as having pressure relief, which I found to be accurate and effective. Even though the existing mattress I put the topper on is rated as a firm, I felt a noticeable difference in the feel of the mattress with the topper secured. (Image credit: Future / Jamie Davis-Smith)įirmness: When I first laid down on the Nolah Mattress Topper I felt very supported.

The Nolah mattress topper is a great temporary solution to up comfort levels before you can get a new bed. New mattresses are expensive, so buying an affordable topper is a great way to extend the life of your current bed until you have enough money to invest. Can't afford to invest in a new mattress: It's not always possible to buy a brand-new bed.Those wanting a firmer sleep surface: If your current mattress has softened over time, sagged in the middle, or simply doesn't suit your needs, then adding a firm mattress topper like this one will work wonders for transforming your sleep surface.My partner says his back pain has completely disappeared since we started sleeping on the Nolah. The smooth surface helps with affected areas and will transform how you sleep if you're used to something firmer. The sink-in feel cushions joints to relieve any pressure on the body. If you suffer from backaches: Memory foam is great at offering support for aches and pains.She tried the Luxury Firm version of the mattress topper, though the topper also comes in a Plush version, which shares many features of the firmer version she tested. As a working mother of four, Jamie values a good night’s sleep above all else. Jamie Davis Smith is a product reviewer who’s been testing all types of bedding and sleep products for over ten years.

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