How To Make A Too-Firm Mattress Softer For A Cozier Night’s Sleep
By DEIRDRE MUNDORF
Walk Across It
Walking back and forth over your mattress for a few minutes daily can make it softer. Turn it into a fun activity by inviting the whole family to help.
Mattress toppers are often made from memory foam, down, gel, or other cushiony materials that contour to your body for a more cradling effect than a firm mattress.
Toppers made from cotton, wool, and fiber will offer a plush feel. Avoid latex toppers, which can make a bed feel bouncier and firmer, rather than plush.
If your memory foam mattress feels too firm and leaves you stiff in the morning, try warming up the room or adding thick duvets or blankets to the setup.
Instead of being flat and rigid, sprung slats are curved and offer flexibility. When a person sleeps on a mattress on top of them, they’ll give some and soften the bed.
If you’ve been sleeping in the same spot for a while, the foam may have become compacted. Rotate it to sleep on a different part to improve your comfort.
Some mattresses offer two different firmness levels, one on each side. If you’ve been sleeping on the firmer side, flip the mattress to bring the softer surface up to the top.