Kids Medium to Firm Mattresses

What type of mattress is best for kids?

The best type of kids mattress is one that supports your child's growth and development. Their mattress should be the correct size for their age, with enough room to grow. A kids mattress needs to be supportive, comfortable, breathable and ideally hypoallergenic, too. The best kids mattress should also be high-quality and durable, like our great range of Silentnight kids mattresses.

How firm should a mattress be for a child?

A kids mattress should be firm - without compromising on comfort - to best support their development. A supportive mattress helps encourage healthy and natural spinal alignment. This is true for everyone, but particularly important for children as they grow. All our kids mattresses and cot bed mattresses are highly supportive for this reason.

What size is a kids' mattress?

You can choose from a variety of kids mattress sizes, to best suit the needs of your child. We recommend:

• Cot mattress - 2'4" x 4'7" (70cm x 140cm) - best for babies and toddlers
• Continental cot mattress - 2' x 4' (60cm x 120cm) - fits a continental cot bed
• Small single mattress - 2'6" x 6'3" (75cm x 190cm) - best for young children
• Single size - 3' x 6'3" (90cm x 190cm) - most popular kids mattress size
• Small double mattress - 4' x 6'3" (120cm x 190cm) - best for teenagers

What type of children's mattress should I get?

You can choose from a wide range of children's mattresses. So long as the mattress is high-quality, durable, breathable and supportive, the type of kids mattress is up to you! We recommend hypoallergenic or pocket sprung kids mattresses for great support, comfort and a sneeze-free sleep.

Is memory foam good for kids?

Yes, a memory foam mattress is good for kids because it provides high levels of comfort and support for your child as they grow. Memory foam is naturally dust mite resistant and hypoallergenic, so it's a healthier choice.