If your bed has seen better days and a new mattress is not in the budget just yet, one quick fix to send you to the Land of Nod would be to purchase an egg crate mattress pad. Even a tired old bed mattress can be revived for months or years with this foam to conform to the contours of the body as you drift off. The added support minimizes stress on the back and can lead to more restful sleep.
An egg crate mattress pad may be positioned on the bed with the bump portion facing upward, or facing downward so the crate is next to the top of the mattress. One type of mattress pad has different sizes of bumps for different parts of the mattress. If you use that type, be sure to position the egg crate foam pad so that the head and foot areas are properly placed. The foam mattress pad should always be covered with a fitted bed sheet.
Another use for an egg crate foam mattress pad would be to give a softer feel to a very firm mattress if you have an extended stay at a friend or relative’s home, since it is so economical (cheaper than a motel with a good bed). An egg crate foam mattress pad can make a huge difference if you are accustomed to sleeping on a cloud instead of a board, so to speak. You can also use an egg crate foam mattress pad as a pallet on the floor for an extra bed for children.
Storing an egg crate mattress pad that is used only occasionally is simple. Just roll it up, tie a cord around it, and put it in the closet. For extended storage, you may want to put a couple of trash bags on it to protect it from dust.
