Which Bunk Bed Mattress?
The thing is, the mattresses on bunk beds are generally
thinner than standard single bed mattresses and it can be quite difficult to find the right size to
fit.
There was a time when mattresses for bunk beds were
often very poor quality. It seems manufacturers thought that as the bunk beds were predominantly used by
children the quality of the mattress was not that important. Thankfully, this is no longer the
case.
Although there is no standard bunk bed size you should
still easily be able to find a mattress that will your fit existing bunk bed if you search thoroughly. The
first thing you need to do is make your the width and length of the existing mattress. Use these measurements
when contacting retailers to ensure you get a mattress that fits correctly.
There is nothing worse than buying something as large as
a mattress only to discover you have to send it back as this wastes your time and also money in
postage.
If you are buying a new mattress for your children ask
them how they found the old one! Children will not generally complain if the mattress they currently have is
not comfortable for them. Now would be a good time to ask them if it was too hard or too soft for them so
that you can ensure you get a more comfortable mattress this time around.
One issue to think about if you have very young children
is to ensure the mattress isn't too thick that it makes any bed barrier ineffective. Always ensure you have
at least 160mm clearance between the top of the mattress and the top of the barrier.
It always pays to spend a little bit extra on mattresses
when you bear in mind that children especially will spend some time to 10 hours per night
sleeping. Research has shown that children are generally better
behaved and learn better in school than children who do not receive a good eight hours sleep per
night.
It may be that you are looking for mattresses for a
guest room.
I would suggest you actually spend less money on a
mattress for this room then you would your children's room. You need to bear in mind that guests will only be
staying with you for a short period of time whereas your child will be sleeping on the mattress for maybe 2
to 3 years before you replace it again.
Most bed retailers will sell a good selection of bunk
bed mattresses to suit all budgets it certainly therefore pays to shop around to ensure you get the right one
at the best price.
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