Memory Foam Mattress Pads

 Don't confuse the terms topper and pad.  Many people think that a mattress topper and a mattress pad are the same.  This may come form people being careless with the use of the terms in casual conversation.  But when you are buying one they are very different.  And a foam mattress pad may just be a one half inch roll of urethane.

A mattress pad is not as thick as a mattress topper.  A mattress pad is usually made of a quilted cotton or synthetic nylon material.  A mattress pad can provide additional padding to a mattress, but they are not usually added for comfort.  They are typically added to protect the mattress.  Many children’s beds have them to protect the mattress from nighttime accidents. Mattress pads, not toppers or foam pads, are also convenient because they can be machine washed.