Kids Mattresses

Choosing the right mattress for your child is incredibly important, as they need plenty of support for their growing bodies as they sleep. Thankfully, we've answered all the most important questions to help you make the right decision.

Our range of kids' mattresses includes plenty of size options, but our most recommended sizes for children to fit their beds are:

• Toddler mattresses - perfect for children transitioning out of a cot; toddler mattresses provide plenty of support while they sleep.
• Kids' small single mattresses - slightly smaller than a single mattress, a small single children's mattress is perfect for kids before they move to a big kids' bed!
• Kids' single mattresses - one of the most popular choices for children and teenagers, we have plenty of single children's mattresses to help them sleep comfortably.
• Kids' small double mattresses - the ideal size for children who like to stretch out while they sleep or for a growing teen, a small double children's mattress offers space and comfort.

Our mattress size guide explains more about the various sizes available. We have a wider range of mattresses suitable for children, but these are our most popular choices designed to fit the most common-sized kids' beds.

The answer to this question is that it's entirely dependent on your child! Children need to receive support as they grow, alongside plenty of comforts, so they grow up healthy. We have the following firmness levels available in our range of child mattresses:

• Kids' soft mattresses - let your child sleep in ultimate comfort with a soft mattress, which provides optimal sleep to help them grow.
• Kids' soft/medium mattresses - our soft/medium mattresses straddle the border between both ratings, providing a little extra support as they sleep.
• Kids' medium mattresses - our medium mattresses are ideal for a wide range of children, helping them sleep better throughout the night.
• Kids' medium/firm mattresses - our medium/firm kids' mattresses are the firmest we offer for children.

We stock multiple types of children's mattresses with different mattress structures, including:

• Open coil spring kids mattresses - offering outstanding comfort, an open coil mattress features a series of connected springs for even levels of support.
• Pocket sprung kids mattresses – with hundreds of individual springs wrapped inside individual pockets, a pocket sprung mattress reduces the excess movement your child might experience as they sleep.
• Memory foam kids' mattresses – full of innovative foam that will contour to your child's body as they sleep, memory foam mattresses offer high levels of support and comfort.
• Reflex foam kids mattresses - our reflex foam mattresses have no springs inside them and will mould to your child's body as they sleep, which is particularly useful for growing children!

Want to find out more about the different types of mattresses? Explore our mattress buying guide for more information. Choosing the right child mattress is incredibly important to ensure they can get plenty of restful sleep, and our guide on choosing the right kid mattress can help.

We ensure that all our children's mattresses are manufactured with high-quality materials and follow strict standards of both safety and comfort. This means that you can be assured that your child can sleep peacefully at night while receiving the support they need as they grow throughout their years.

Your child will need different support as they grow, so you'll need to change their mattress more often than an adult one. We would recommend buying a new child mattress every few years according to these age ranges:

• Ages 3-10 – every 3 years
• Ages 10-16 – every 5 years

Remember to ensure your child's mattress size is suitable as they grow. The mattress should, ideally, be 10 cm longer than their height to ensure they have enough space to sleep comfortably (without long limbs hanging out of the bed!). For more general information, our guide on how often to change a mattress has plenty of tips.

Yes, a memory foam mattress is safe for children to use if they are not very young. We make sure any we sell are manufactured to high safety standards and designed for use with children. If you're worried about off-gassing, an unpleasant odour caused by volatile organic compounds released into the air when a mattress is unboxed, we recommend setting up their kids' bed mattress and leaving it to air out in a well-ventilated bedroom.

Due to memory foam contouring to the body using body heat, we recommend that young children and babies not use them as they require firmer surfaces to reduce the risk of suffocation. A memory foam mattress is an excellent choice for older children and teenagers to give them all the support they need as they sleep! Find out more about this innovative type of mattress in our memory foam mattress guide.

You can use any kid mattress for a bunk bed; remember that you need two mattresses for each bunk! Just remember that the mattress used for the top bunk should be no higher than 16cm. This is to ensure that the safety railings can operate as intended to reduce the risk of your child rolling out of bed at night!

Our range of bunk bed mattresses has been curated to make buying for a bunk bed easier than ever. Want to find out more about the safety features of these popular kids beds? Our bunk bed guide answers all the most important questions!

If your child has any allergies or asthma that might disrupt their sleep, it's essential to minimise the risk of setting these off. Some of the ways to do this include:

• Regularly cleaning their mattress and room by maintaining a frequent cleaning schedule – not only will this mean they always have a tidy room, but it will reduce the amount of dust floating around!
• Add an air purifier to improve the air quality in their bedroom. This will pull allergens out of the air, making breathing easier.
• Choose a child mattress with hypoallergenic materials. This can include mattresses with natural fillings such as wool or bamboo, which are naturally hypoallergenic!
• Use a mattress protector to place a barrier between your child and their mattress. This can be removed and cleaned much easier than cleaning their whole mattress!

The best way to increase the longevity of your child's mattress is by keeping a regular cleaning schedule for it. Not only does this ensure it remains in the best condition, but it can also help expand its lifespan – which is very important for growing children!

Some great tips on how to clean a kids' mattress include:

• Rotating or flipping frequently - all mattresses should be rotated every few weeks, and some can even be flipped every few months. This reduces the risk of sagging and gives all areas of the mattress time to breathe. Only flip a child mattress if the product description says to, as some mattresses are one-sided and can't be flipped.
• Vacuum often - whenever you change the bedding on your child's bed, give the mattress a quick vacuum. This can help remove dust or allergens that might have built up underneath the bed sheets.
• Spot-clean stains – it's a fact that children might have accidents, so spot-clean any stains before they become permanent.
• Use a mattress protector – adding a mattress protector will provide an extra barrier between your child and the mattress, helping to make it easier to keep their mattress in the best condition!

Our mattress cleaning guide includes plenty more cleaning tips to help you keep your child's mattress in top condition.

Anything involving your child will include plenty of research to make sure you're buying the safest and most supportive mattress for their needs, and buying a child mattress from Happy Beds means you also get to enjoy:

• Manufacturer's guarantee - when you purchase a kid mattress from Happy Beds, you can sleep peacefully knowing it comes with a 5-year guarantee as standard.
• Finance options - paying for your child's mattress is easier than ever, with options including paying upfront or spreading the cost with 0% interest finance options from Klarna or PayPal.
• Rated Excellent on Trustpilot - we have over 15,000 reviews from previous customers on Trustpilot to give you confidence in buying from us!
• Customer service - our knowledgeable customer service team will answer any questions about your order.
• Fast delivery – we have hundreds of kids' mattresses in stock and ready to be delivered whenever you'd like with our standard or premium delivery service.