How to choose the height of a mattress?
Choosing the right mattress height matters just as much as its quality specifications. There is no absolute rule that dictates the perfect figure for it. Even so, for an adult and for a child, and for anyone with spinal problems, the height of the mattress has to match their needs.
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What counts as the right height
One of the important features of any product made for sleep is the height of the mattress. Getting that figure right comes down to a few determining factors:
- the type and size of the bed it will be used on;
- the filling;
- the type of the mattress itself;
- the age and physical characteristics of the person the mattress is bought for.
It is hard to name one exact figure for how tall a mattress should be, but the choice deserves careful thought. The wrong mattress can take its toll on the quality of your sleep and, in some cases, affect your health.
Mattress thickness by type
Thickness mostly depends on the type of mattress. The average, and optimal, figure for a classic sleep product is 15-25 cm. In general thickness can run from 5 cm all the way up to 50 cm in some cases. Let us look at how tall a mattress should be depending on its type.
Orthopedic mattresses are built in a particular way. Their structure and their fillings are the main components, since they support the entire spine. With these models it is not the overall height that counts but the thickness of the individual layers, so the typical figure is 8-10 cm.
The optimal height for a mattress with springs is 18-24 cm. Springless models are chosen no taller than 20 cm to keep them from sagging. In both cases it is a layer of coir that gives the mattress its firmness. It is worth noting that toppers also exist. A topper has no orthopedic properties and is around 7 cm thick.
That leaves one question: how high should a bed with a mattress be? The ideal is for the mattress to sit roughly 5 cm above the side rail.
Manufacturers always state the dimensions and properties of their products, and at the point of purchase they will help you with the question of how to choose the mattress height that best fits what you are after.