The Perfect Pair - Kid's Bed and Mattress Edition
Like the perfect wine pairing with a meal, some mattresses go better with beds than others. They might be the right size (obviously!) but also the right height (particularly important in a trundle drawer!); a similar budget; and appropriate material and firmness for the age of the child using the bed.
If you’re looking to purchase a kid’s bed and mattress together (and save yourself a lot of stress!) you can view a selection of mattresses we recommend to fit our beds under ‘extras’ on the product page. If you’re still unsure, we’ve selected four of our most popular kid’s beds below, and the mattress that, in our experience, pairs best with each of them.
Without further ado, here are four perfect pairs for you to peruse – get ready to find your match(ress) made in heaven!
1. Olivia Mid Sleeper + Dual Season Kids Mattress
Stylish Olivia is one of our bestselling beds for kids by Cuckooland – and it’s easy to see why! The bed has wide, easy-to-climb steps with built-in storage, more storage on the side of the steps, and an open area underneath that can be used for playing, relaxing or hosting sleepovers.
The Olivia Mid Sleeper Bed requires a UK single-sized mattress of 90 x 190cm. The one we’ve chosen to go with it is our highly affordable Dual Season Kids Mattress, which is ideal for keeping kids comfy, as it’s designed to help regulate their temperature, year-round.
This mattress has a cooling ‘summer’ side with duo pads, cotton pads and 10mm of memory foam. When winter rolls around, flip the mattress over – which shouldn’t be too difficult given the height of the bed – to the ‘winter side’, which has duo pads and 500g of polyester to keep your youngster warm.
Whichever side you’re on, the mattress has orthopaedic medium-feel support to help minimise pressure on growing spines. The Dual Seasons mattress is made in the UK, arrives rolled, and expands in just 2 – 4 hours – so your excited little one will be able to sleep in their new bed that very night!
2. Harper High Sleeper Desk, Storage + 1000 Pocket Sprung Mattress
Next up is our Harper High Sleeper, which is an excellent choice for smaller bedrooms, as there’s so much packed underneath! The desk offers a place for tweens and teens to browse online, game and study. Built-in shelving, three storage drawers and an open corner wardrobe provide plenty of space to store their treasures.
This high sleeper bed is ideal for older children, so we’ve chosen a slightly pricier mattress to go with this one, and one which should last them well into teenagehood. The 1000 Pocket Sprung Mattress has – yes, you guessed it! – 1000 springs, encased in individual fabric ‘pockets’.
These separate springs allow for greater movement and offer superior support as your youngster moves around during the night. It has a medium-firm feel and is also hypoallergenic, making it suitable for those with asthma or sensitive skin. The mattress is fully turnable and flippable, which will prolong its life even further.
This option also arrives rolled and boxed, and will take 24 hours to fully expand – giving you and your teen plenty of bonding time while you build the bed together!
3. Ava High Rise Bed + Memory Foam Mattress
Our Ava High Rise Bed is ideal for parents looking to add plenty of storage to their kid’s bedroom (because you can never have too much storage, right?) There’s a bookcase wall that runs along the back of the bed, more shelving along the bed itself, a single wardrobe with a sliding door, and the all-important centre of operations, the desk.
And the mattress to go with all this? You’re looking for a single which measures 90 x 190cm, so either of the previous two options would also work with this bed. However, if you want to splash out a little more, you could consider our Memory Foam Mattress.
Memory foam is generally recommended for older children and teenagers, as younger ones are better supported by a firmer mattress. For the converted, however, the way that memory foam moulds to your body can feel like you’re sleeping on a cloud and provide a heavenly night’s sleep!
Our super-soft, flippable 2-in-1 Memory Foam Mattress offers 7 cm of soft foam on one side and 5 cm of memory foam on the other, so your child can choose which one they like best – and as we all know, a happy teen = a happy life!
4. Nora Toddler Bed + Baby Organic Wool Cot Bed Mattress
If your little one is still little and you’re looking for their first ‘big’ bed, take a peek at our Nora Toddler Bed. This floor-level bed is ideal for helping toddlers to explore their environment and learn independently, in line with the Montessori teaching method. It’s also easy to decorate with fairy lights or bunting, or to turn into a cosy den!
When it comes to choosing the best toddler mattress to go with it, we recommend the Little Green Sleep Baby Organic Wool Cot Bed Mattress. At 70 x 140 cm, this mattress is the perfect fit for cots and toddler beds.
What really makes this mattress special though is that it’s certified organic by the Soil Association and 100% chemical free, making it suitable for toddler’s sensitive skin, and those with allergies. It’s extra breathable to help regulate your little one’s body temperature and naturally anti-dust mite – for a better night’s sleep all around!
This mattress offers firm support and is suitable for children up to 5 years old – by which time they’ll be ready to move into an even bigger kid’s bed (sob!)
Bundled the Perfect Bed and Mattress into Your Basket?
These beds and mattresses go together better than Ant and Dec – and it’s much easier to tell them apart! If you’d like to discuss any of our kid’s beds or mattresses in more detail, don’t hesitate to call us on +44 (0) 1305 231231 or email customerservice@cuckooland.com. We’re always happy to help!
