Bunk Bed Mattress
Mattress Type & Size Do Matter!
There are two main reason why you may be looking for mattress for your bunk bed. The first may be that you have just bought a bunk bed and it never came with mattresses so you need to get some that will fit your child’s bunk bed.
The second is that the you already have bunk bed mattresses but they are worn out dirty, saggy and if you have teens a bit stinky. Contrary to popular believe all mattresses do have a life span and when they are dead, they are dead.
Is Your Bunk Bed Mattress Dead?
A “dead” mattress can not only harbor dangerous bacteria, germs and bed bugs, but as they sag can actually hurt your child’s developing back and body, so if your child is complaining about being sore after just getting up then it may be time to buy a new mattress.
So What Type Of Mattress Do I Get?
Well this will depend on several factors which I will discus.
1) The size of your bunk beds.
You should carefully measure the size, that is the width and the length of the mattresses on both the top bunk and the bottom bunk. It is very rare but sometime they are not the same size. And make sure you do not have one of those weird odd size bed that will require a odd size mattress.
Make sure to get a mattress that will fit snugly the bunk bed’s frame, so taking proper and accurate measurements is very important to do before you buy any mattress.
If you are taking about your kids bunk bed then the proper size definitely matters. Choosing a mattress that is smaller than the bunk bed frame can pose a major safety hazard for your child. A child’s head, arm, or leg can easily become wedged between the bunk bed frame and the mattress if it is too small and needless to say this can be extremely dangerous.
2) The type of Mattress – Innerspring vs Foam Mattress
The 2 basic type of mattresses are the innerspring mattress or the foam. There are air mattresses as well, but this is not a good idea for kids as they will find a way to burst it!
Innerspring mattresses are the more common of the two. These mattresses use wire coils withing the mattress for support and durability. The wider the coils the firmer the mattress. You also want to make sure that the bunk bed mattress is high enough to be at least 4 inches from the rail frame for comfort and to prevent hitting the rails in the night.
There are no coils in the Foam Mattresses, as they are made up completely of foam. These mattresses have become more popular over the years, especially because of the memory foam mattresses that are now available. If you decide to go with a foam mattress, keep in mind that the quality of the foam can make a big difference in comfort and support.
Regardless of what type of mattress you will go with make sure you remember that the biggest element that separates a good mattress from a disaster is the padding on top, the “pillow top” that separates you from the springs or the foam, this is your comfort layer. Your kids will thank you for it later on in life.
The more common mattress sizes are:
- Mattress Sizes
o Twin–39 x 75 inches (or 99 x 190 cm)
o X-Long Twin–39 x 80 inches (99 x 203 cm)
o Full–54 x 75 inches (137 x 190 cm)
o Queen–60 x 80 inches (or 153 x 203 cm)
o King–76 x 80 inches (or 198 x 203 cm)
o California King–72 x 84 inches (or 182 x 213 cm)
- Fitted Sheet Sizes
o Twin–39 x 75 inches (or 99 x 190 cm)
o X-Long Twin–39 x 80 inches (99 x 203 cm)
o Full–54 x 75 inches (137 x 190 cm)
o Queen–60 x 80 inches (or 153 x 203 cm)
o King–76 x 80 inches (or 198 x 203 cm)
o California King–72 x 84 inches (or 182 x 213 cm)
- Flat Sheet Sizes
o Twin–66 x 96 inches (or 167 x 243 cm)
o X-Long Twin–66 x 102 inches (or 167 x 259 cm)
o Full–81 x 96 inches (or 205 x 243 cm)
o Queen–90 x 102 inches (or 228 x 259 cm)
o King/California King–108 x 102 inches (or 274 x 259 cm)
- Comforter Sizes
o Twin–68 x 86 inches (or 173 x 218 cm)
o Full/Queen–86 x 86 inches (or 218 x 218 cm)
o King/California King–100 x 90 inches (or 254 x 229 cm)
See Also:
Bunk Beds For Kids
Trundle Beds For Kids
Day Bed With Trundle
Twin Trundle Bed
Mail this post