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Today's Memorial Day sales offer plenty of discounts on mattresses, but sometimes the most cost-effective way to upgrade your sleep space is by investing in a good mattress topper. For instance, the Nectar Mattress Topper, now $199 for a queen at Nectar, is designed with the same cushioning memory foam and cooling tech as the brand's mattresses — but for over $400 cheaper.This bed topper comes from Nectar, the bed-in-a-box brand behind some of the best mattresses on the market. The Nectar Mattress Topper is infused with cooling gel and comes in two comfort levels. Our main tester for the Nectar Mattress Topper loved the soft version for side sleeping, and the firm version for back sleeping.Today's Memorial Day mattress sales are one of the best times to invest in a mattress topper, as sleep brands tend to raise their MSRPs in the summer. Plus, much of the US is bracing for another very hot summer. The Nectar Mattress Topper's cooling fibers will help you sleep comfortably throughout those much warmer months.Why back and side sleepers will love the Nectar Mattress TopperAs mentioned above, the Nectar Mattress Topper comes in two firmness options. In our Nectar Mattress Topper review, we tested both the softer version and the firmer version. Most of our top picks in our best mattress topper guide are memory foam and provide a plush layer for side sleepers, but very rarely are they firm enough for back sleeping.However, the firmer version of the Nectar Mattress Topper proved different, with our lead tester noting that it provided great support whenever she slept on her back. Meanwhile, the soft version exhibited excellent cushioning for side sleeping.








