I heard the gel is cold... I hate to be cold in bed. Do you warm up quickly or does it stay cool or should I purchase non-gel?
441521
The gel is just some little blue beads scattered throughout the foam. I don't think it makes much difference one way or the other. This is our first mattress topper, so I don't really know if non-gel would be warmer.
441522
We actually bought the gel to stay cool but it doesnt work. Bed still gets hot at night. The only thing the gel pad provided was more padding and we already have a memory foam mattress so that was of no help to us.
441523
I would say the gel is cool, not cold. It does warm up with your body heat but doesn't get uncomfortably hot. However, in cold weather, I've notice the mattress topper becomes firm but later softens with body heat.
441524
The gel is supposedly cool,or starts that way cold and very firm then quite quickly warms and get soft . hope that helps
845225
The gel makes it cooler to sleep on....if you are the type to feel heat from memory foam, the gel is the way to go.
301614
well! it's not chill nor hot (like normal pillow). You might it's cool or cooler than normal pillow. However, I highly recommend if you have neck or back pain. At least, I felt better after using it. Hope, it can help you to decide it.
445910
It stays cold to cool a couple of hours. Not sure why you need it so long, since therapists recommend icing down for only 15-20 minutes. And you always have the other gel pack you can pull out when you want a colder one.
2017755
Not as long as I would like, but it kind of depends on if you have them just lying on top of your puffy eyes or wedged between your back and the bed which would be warmer. I actually will buy a regular larger gel pack next time because their thickness allows them to stay cold longer, but these are fine for very small areas, and you can rotate them if you're not using them all at the same time.
677714
I put it in the refrigerator when I first got it and it got very cold. I haven't put it in the refrigerator since. It really stays cold for me but if you like it really cold and get really hot at night, you can just put it in the refrigerator again. I have never needed to put it in the freezer but you can. I works SO GOOD!!! IT IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE CHILLOW OR ANY OTHERS ON THE MARKET. I HAVE TRIED THEM ALL! THIS ONE IS SOFT AND COMFORTABLE UNLIKE THE OTHERS.
1051787
They do make one with gel. In fact, that's what I thought I was ordering but got this one. I don't know what keeps the heat away. I can't stand to be hot while sleeping or wake up in a sweat, and so far I haven't with this one - 4 days, mind you. I did order the gel one but haven't put it on yet. I'll do that in a few days. This one is very comfortable, no motion, not flimsy like some other reviewer keeps saying. Maybe he got something else, sounds like he bought from another vendor so no telling what he ended up with.
1373961
It's very light and refreshing being a gel. At first I thought it couldn't be much good if it's this light, and inexpensive. However, I just purchased a night cream, and another day cream at a drug store, and I really like it. This is the least expensive product I've ever used on my skin, and the more I use it the better I like it. In my opinion the gel is the answer for a moisture product in summer. I'd try it for night time, especially while it so hot.
262085
It is quite warm. I have to sleep on a layer of sheets and a comforter to keep cool. I did have a gel memory foam topper once that was nicely cool. But this mattress is not.
1458773
The whole point of the gel is to keep it cool. So if you put a pad, you won't be directly on the mattress and it will defeat the point.
23751
The gel is not technically cold. The idea behind gel is that it disperses your body heat, so it keeps you from getting overly hot. Most materials hold heat, but gel is one of the few that doesnt.
2073631
It starts very cold from the freezer, and at 30 minutes it is still cold. My Physical Trainer says not to keep it on any longer than that, or it could cause an ice burn to your skin. You should wait at least two hours before using it again on the same area. It is not filled with gel, but I believe water, which when frozen lasts longer, and is colder.
466322
I haven't noticed any odor. It has a zip up cover, which I put a pillow case over. Maybe thats why.. Also it does not get hot! I actually sleep on the memory foam side, not the gel side, bc it feels too cool for me. Hope this helps!
1553113
I like to be warm but haven't noticed the matress changing anything. But since I don't mind heat if it warms up I might not notice. The review I read said that was a reason to get the higher-end "temperpedic" type mattress but I haven't noticed.
1902708
I turn the aqua bed warmer on an hour before bedtime. However, the effect is not like an electric blanket or mattress which gives off welcome heat. Rather the bed warmer takes the cold chill out of the bed and keeps it that way for the duration of the timer (and beyond it seems). I've found I sleep better without the electric coils, whether its due to the lack of EMF or something else, it's just a better set up.
840524
personally I use it at night with my skin care regime. I could see using it during the day, especially in summer. It feels cool and smooth. There isnt anything cooling in it, the gel formula goes on cool.
101596
Joyce, This is about the best knee wrap we have ever used. It entirely wraps around the knee and hugs well to the leg. The gel is comfortable and feels great. Wehave only used it for cold applications. Enjoy!