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The ErgoAlign Mattress Topper from Helix normally costs $499 but it's on sale right now for $374 for the queen and $328 for the full size.
It's a comfortable, band-aid solution until my next big mattress purchase.
But it's pricier than other mattress toppers. The Nest Bedding Cooling Topper is $100 less, for example.
I'm reaching the eight-year mark with my current mattress -- it's time to shop for a new one. But when I look around at the available mattress options, I get overwhelmed by the number of choices. I felt rushed into my last mattress purchase because I was moving and needed to make a quick decision on a budget. This time, I want to do it right and make the best mattress choice for my body and for my money.
As a sleep-deprived working mom of two young children, I appreciate the relief a comfortable bed can bring to my aches and pains. Yes, I am one of the 46% of adult Americans (CNET survey) willing to invest in better mattresses. And I'm ready to pay a pretty penny for my next mattress upgrade. But I need more time.
I tested this ErgoAlign Mattress Topper by Helix for 60 days. It's not a long-term solution to my problems, but it gives me the comfort and time that I need until I make a bigger and more expensive decision. It's on the pricier side, though: Up to $500 at regular price. CNET's best mattress topper, the Nest Bedding Cooling Topper for example, costs $100 to $150 less.
These large stretchy straps help secure this topper in place -- no sliding. Katie Collins
My experience with the Helix ErgoAlign mattress topper.
My first impression was one of surprise. The last time I slept on a mattress topper, it was one of those cheaper $50 foam toppers. I didn't expect the topper to be as comfortable as it was.
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