Standard mattress sizes for children: which one to choose?
Buying a mattress for a child is a serious business. Children sleep lightly, and a mistake of even 5 cm can cause real discomfort and lead to constant waking. A mattress that is too small or too large will get in the way of healthy, comfortable sleep.
Standard sizes for children's mattresses
When buying that first cot, parents start wondering which mattress is the best one. Size is the main criterion. If you have settled on a cot in a non-standard size, finding a mattress will not be all that simple — in that case it has to be made to order, and you should be ready for it to take longer.
Standard mattresses for children come in sizes that follow the child's age:
- newborns – 60*120;
- from age 3 – 80*190;
- teenagers – 120*200.
Buying a mattress for a child over one year old deserves particular care. Go for firm models, because a small child's spine is still forming. The mattress must have a removable cover that you can strip off and wash quickly. Ideally it should be made from natural materials, with no buttons, zips or rough decorative details. Measure the bed before you buy. Modern furniture is not always built to standard dimensions.
Children grow, and over time the standard sizes of children's mattresses grow with them. A bed like this usually lasts several years, most often until the child starts school. Orthopedic models are the ones to look for. A good mattress normally has a combined filling. It should also be breathable, moisture-resistant and hypoallergenic. Your child's comfort and health depend on it.
Be prepared for the fact that children's mattresses need regular, thorough care. Before buying, ask how to look after the mattress and what to clean it with. That will extend its working life considerably.
What the mattress store has to offer
The mattress store is an official supplier of mattresses for children and adults, pillows and mattress toppers. The company specialises in products for deep, healthy sleep. The catalog holds a wide range of children's mattresses to suit every kind of request.
The main reasons to buy children's mattresses at the mattress store: free delivery, discounts, a wide choice and affordable prices. Everyone finds what they came for. Every model carries the required certificates, both for the materials and for the finished product.