Standard sizes of children's mattresses - do they exist?

Mattress size

It is important that the dimensions of the mattress (height, length and width) perfectly match the dimensions of the bed. If you are just about to purchase a bed, we recommend that you pay attention to the dimensions of the sleeping place (the inside of the bed) indicated in its description.

In this case, external dimensions do not matter. If you already have a bed, you need to measure its internal dimensions: width, length, height.

You will select a mattress based on these parameters.

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After taking measurements, you will most likely get results that either correspond to standard mattress sizes or differ by a few centimeters.

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Furniture and mattress manufacturers try to adhere to uniform standard sizes, so choosing the right size mattress does not cause problems. For an additional fee, which varies between 5-10%, we are ready to produce a mattress of non-standard sizes in increments of 5 cm according to your order.

Mattress length

The main rule when choosing a mattress is that the length should be 15 cm greater than your height.

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Traditionally, the mattress has a length of 200 cm, which is a universal option for almost any height. If you are 175 cm tall, you will be quite comfortable on a mattress whose length is 190 cm. At the same time, there is an intermediate size of products - 195 cm.

Mattress width

It is customary to conventionally divide mattresses into single and double, focusing on width. Standard sizes of single mattresses: 80x190, 80x200, 90x190, 90x200. Standard sizes of one-and-a-half-size mattresses are 120x190, 120x200.

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Double mattresses are products with a fairly large width from 140 to 200 cm (step - 20 cm).

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The most popular standard mattress size for a double bed is 160x200 cm.

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Expert opinion

Mikhailova Maria Vasilievna

Furniture store manager. Knows everything about comfort and interior design

Mattresses with a width of 180 and 200 cm are considered family mattresses. This is an option for families with small children. This mattress can accommodate dad, mom and baby.

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Line of standard sizes of double mattresses: 140x190, 140x200, 160x190, 160x200, 180x190, 180x200, 200x200.

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Mattress height

An orthopedic mattress should have a height (thickness) slightly greater than the internal height of the side of the bed. If the owner of the mattress weighs heavily, it is recommended to give preference to products with increased height.

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Products with a small thickness of 2-10 cm are usually used as mattresses for sofas or mattress covers.

Classification of mattresses

• Spring. The frame is supported by special springs, the most common of which are two types of spring systems: Bonnell: a block of interconnected springs, the orthopedic effect is rather weak, but the budget cost allows it to successfully compete with more progressive models;
• “Pocket Spring”: each spring in this block is isolated from the others in a special non-woven cover, which creates a unique rigidity and orthopedic surface effect, used in more advanced models.

Springless mattresses for children are described here. In addition to the filling, the mattress consists of an outer cover, which is usually made of: jacquard (here you will find a photo of jacquard fabric), stretch jacquard or other fabrics that have the necessary properties. Inside, the spring mattress has a so-called Euroframe - a polyurethane foam frame that gives the side surfaces a flat plane, while preventing subsidence and providing an attractive appearance to the mattress. The spring mattress also adds a special layer of thermo-pressed felt, which adds rigidity to the structure, increasing its wear resistance.

The mattress can be equipped with additional layers for special purposes:

• Biofoam is a material used to impregnate a mattress with aromatic and deodorizing agents;
• Flexfiber is a material that perfectly maintains the original shape of the structure, non-toxic, highly durable, does not support combustion, does not absorb odors and moisture, hypoallergenic, environmentally friendly;
• Spunbond is a hygroscopic non-woven synthetic fabric of high density for a special purpose: it protects the outer surface from the spring block and promotes uniform load distribution between layers.

According to the type of hardness, mattresses are:

• Soft: for comfortable rest (latex or polyurethane foam surface, viscoelastic foam or combinations of these materials - perfect for comfort while sleeping);
• Medium hardness: a combination of various materials for optimal rigidity of the sleeping place;
• Hard: to correct some problems of the musculoskeletal system. Increased rigidity is ensured by the use of fillers from coconut, banana, palm fibers and a special filler - strutofiber.

Of particular importance is the choice of the appropriate mattress size; the normal length should exceed a person’s height by 15-20 cm. The width of the mattress depends more on personal preferences and the number of sleeping places, but it should also be as comfortable as possible; standards provide for at least 90 cm for an adult. The height of the mattress is also a personal choice and, of course, the configuration of the inner layer of the mattress model. A springless mattress is usually from 15 to 24 cm thick, a spring mattress can be purchased from 18 to 32 cm. For individual designs, mattresses are ordered even 40 cm high.

Mattress sizes for teenage beds

As noted above, children often sleep in their children's beds until adolescence, but if the child is growing quickly or you are updating the furniture by making a fresh renovation in his room, then it is important to pay attention to the teenager's growth. If he is tall and continues to grow quickly, then the length of the mattress can be 190, 195 or 200 cm if you choose standard sizes.

Width – from 80 to 120 cm, as for standard single or one-and-a-half beds.

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When choosing a mattress for a child and not finding the right size in the catalog that fits a child’s bed, do not forget that you can always make an individual order. But the cost of a mattress made to individual sizes is usually slightly higher than a standard one.

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Good luck with your choice and healthy sleep for your child!

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Author of the article Natalya Galuzinskaya, especially for “DveMama.ru”

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Requirements for a mattress depending on the age of the child

When choosing a children's mattress, you need to focus on the age characteristics of the body. For example, a mattress for a baby who has just been born must be hard

Experts recommend paying attention to models with coconut coir filling.

This material does not cause allergies, which is important when organizing a sleeping place for newborns, since they have very delicate skin. In addition, coconut is a dense filler that provides the necessary support for the fragile spine and protects it from the slightest curvature.

Options with a spring block are not needed yet: they should not be used until the child reaches the age of From three to seven years, the recommended standard is a children's model with an average level of rigidity. Coconut coir treated with latex, polyurethane foam and other materials can be used as filler. During this period, the child grows very quickly. The spine needs good support - this will help avoid its curvature, as well as the appearance of tension in the neck and, as a result, headaches. However, the sleeping area should not be too hard. An exception is special cases when such an anatomical effect is necessary for medical reasons.

In addition, coconut is a dense filler that provides the necessary support to the fragile spine and protects it from the slightest curvature. Options with a spring block are not needed yet: they should not be used until the child reaches the age of From three to seven years, the recommended standard is a children's model with a medium level of rigidity. Coconut coir treated with latex, polyurethane foam and other materials can be used as filler. During this period, the child grows very quickly. The spine needs good support - this will help avoid its curvature, as well as the appearance of tension in the neck and, as a result, headaches. However, the sleeping area should not be too hard. The exception is special cases when such an anatomical effect is necessary for medical reasons.

After the age of seven, children continue to grow rapidly. A good choice would be an option filled with special memory foam. It adapts to the contours of the body, providing maximum comfort while sleeping. During this period, you can purchase a product with an independent spring block

A comfortable sleeping place for a growing body is very important, as it allows the child to get a good night's sleep and regain strength for another active day.

What sizes of mattresses are there?

If we talk about the width and length of the mattress, they are usually divided into:

1. Single (width from 70 to 90 cm, length up to 200 cm and above);
2. One-and-a-half (width from 110 cm, length up to 200 cm and above);
3. Double (width from 140 cm, length up to 200 cm and above).

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Knowing the exact size of your sleeping area (mattress or bed) will help you quickly and confidently choose a quality mattress that will definitely suit you. After all, if the mattress is smaller than the sleeping area of ​​the bed, it will move and cause discomfort during rest.

Conversely, a larger mattress will bulge and negate all orthopedic properties.

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Depending on the number of people sleeping, the size of the bedroom and other individual factors, the size of the bed and mattress is selected.

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Also, you should pay attention to the height of the future sleeping place.

• The standard height for spring models is 5-17 cm.

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The principle of choice is based on the fact that the mattress is higher than the side of the bed.

Are springs needed?

If the crib was purchased for growth, the mattress should have an orthopedic effect. Depending on the type of springs, there is the following classification of spring mattresses:

• With dependent block "Bonnel".
• With independent block.

Dependent spring block

Representatives of the first group have the same degree of rigidity, which makes them a useful solution for infants. However, the service life of such products is relatively short. As they are used, they begin to creak, become deformed and lose their shape. But a significant advantage of mattresses with a dependent block is their affordable cost.

Independent spring block

Models with an independent spring block have good orthopedic properties. They maintain the anatomically correct position of the spine due to the “wave effect” and are characterized by good rigidity. The quality of the surface is determined by the number of springs per square meter. The average model is equipped with 256 springs, and more elite solutions contain up to 512 springs.

Non-standard mattresses to order in St. Petersburg

We sew mattresses to order according to customer sizes in St. Petersburg.

1. You indicate:

• mattress length
• mattress width
• mattress height

1. Make an advance payment.
2. We make a custom-made cotton wool mattress for you according to your dimensions within 7 days.
3. We deliver your custom-made mattress to a pick-up point or to your home.

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You can order a cotton mattress of absolutely any size!

We will be happy to make for you a custom-made children's mattress from cotton wool; we will make custom-made mattresses for a sofa, couch, ottoman or any other furniture, including a mattress for a crib.

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We will make custom teak mattresses from cotton wool in non-standard sizes to suit every taste, for example, cotton wool mattresses 200x200, 180x200, 160x200, 140x200, 80x200, in general, sewing custom-made cotton mattresses of absolutely any size!

Rules for caring for a children's mattress

In order for the purchased mattress to last as long as possible, you need to follow the general recommendations for caring for such a product.
First of all, all sleeping surfaces need thorough ventilation. The procedure is carried out over several hours or the whole day. It is imperative to wash the mattress cover (cover), and also turn the product from one side to the other, provided that they have the same properties.

Regardless of the type of filling, after purchasing a mattress, you need to remove the packaging from it. Otherwise, air exchange will be disrupted and the structure will emit an unpleasant odor.

There are a wide variety of crib options available for sale. To make the right choice of such a design, it is important to take into account the advice of experts and have a good understanding of the features of all existing types.

Standard sizes of children's mattresses - do they exist?

The choice of children's mattress size depends on age. We've made a little cheat sheet:

It is worth noting that first a bed is purchased for the child’s age, and then a mattress is selected for this bed. If you already have a crib, focus primarily on the geometric parameters of the sleeping place in it.

It wouldn’t hurt to take a centimeter or tape measure and measure the exact length and width. This is necessary so that the mattress manufacturer can produce a perfectly suitable mattress for the crib.

Then it will neither stand on end nor dangle on the base. This is important especially for children, since their sleep is very sensitive, and any inconvenience can lead to constant awakenings.

Why can't I order a mattress without exact measurements?

Expert opinion

Mikhailova Maria Vasilievna

Furniture store manager. Knows everything about comfort and interior design

In our country, the very old GOST 19301.3-94 applies to the geometric parameters of beds. It does not correspond to modern life and defines only 2 children's sizes: 60X120 and 60X140.

Other meanings in the understanding of GOST are non-standard. Manufacturers of cribs made a decision: since GOST does not specify a sufficient set of geometric parameters anyway, it makes sense to produce those values ​​that are technologically convenient for them.

Therefore, each bed manufacturer has different ones. For this reason, children's mattress factories produce any size to suit the client's crib - without additional payments or extended deadlines.

How to choose a mattress for a crib next?

After you have decided on the length and width of the sleeping place, you need to choose the composition of the mattress. We have prepared a simple table for you with factors that are worth paying attention to:

Sizes of children's mattresses for beds for children: table

Complete rest for a body tired during the day is possible only in the most relaxed position. Only a truly high-quality mattress can provide this level of comfort.

Long gone are the days of identical cotton mattresses with the obligatory strings. The range of modern textile industry successfully offers more and more new, fundamentally new models of orthopedic mattresses.

Such a sleeping surface will allow the body to completely relax, relieving the strain on each muscle. When choosing such a sleeping miracle, you need to follow simple rules, especially paying attention to the material used and the optimal size of the mattresses.

What else to consider when choosing

To choose the right mattress, you should consider not only its parameters. Properties are no less important, and the most important of them is rigidity. Like anatomical products, high-rigidity anatomical models ensure that the spine is kept in a natural position, but also relieve stress from the muscles during rest. If the rigidity is determined incorrectly, then the desired effect will not be achieved.

So, when determining elasticity, you should focus on your own weight: if your body weight is 60 kg or less, you can safely purchase soft models; 60-90 – medium hardness, and for people weighing more than 90 kg – hard.

An equally important property is hypoallergenicity. It should definitely be taken into account by those who suffer from allergies or asthma.

Moreover, you need to find out as much as possible about both the covers and the filling material.

Choose a suitable mattress among standard models or order a product according to your own sizes, and wake up every morning in a cheerful mood and with good health!

Types of fillers

When studying the issue of choosing a children's mattress for a crib, you need to pay more attention to the filling option of the product. Pediatric experts say that in the early stages of a baby's development, the skeletal framework is formed and strengthened.

To avoid problems in the future, you need to choose a really good mattress; it’s better to spend more than once than to regret it later.

It is recommended to select filler from materials such as:

• Coconut coir. This is a completely natural product that is obtained by processing coconut fiber. The filler is quite hard and is able to create the necessary conditions for the flow of air and moisture. Does not absorb unpleasant odors, does not absorb water well. If we talk about expensive stuffing, then natural impregnation is used for production. Cheap models may use substances that are unsafe for children.

• Latex. It is also a natural element obtained from the sap of the Hevea plant. In some situations it can cause an allergic reaction; it is quite elastic, but softer than coir. The best solution would be a product that combines coconut and latex.

• Polyurethane foam. This is a tougher version of foam rubber. It can last a very long time, is safe, and provides the necessary passage of air and moisture. It lights up poorly and is used in the manufacture of orthopedic models.

• Struttofiber. This element does not cause allergies; it is produced using the press of natural and synthetic components. Excellent for use in winter - retains heat very well.

On video: how to choose a children's mattress.

Orthopedic mattresses for babies

Perhaps this is the best option for a newborn baby. The optimal choice would be a springless orthopedic model. Most quality products are equipped with one or more fillers. It happens that pressed horsehair is used as stuffing.

The manufacturing process uses a pattern of alternating soft and hard layers, which allows for better rigidity and elasticity of the sleeping bag. In infancy, such a mattress is placed on one side so that the child sleeps on the hard side. Then, when it grows, the product can be turned over to the soft side.

Main varieties

As already noted, it is not only compliance with the dimensions of the bed that determines the quality of the base for the bed. This product is available in several forms:

• orthopedic;
• spring;
• springless;
• hypoallergenic;
• with coconut filling.

When choosing between types of mattresses for children's beds, it is necessary to take into account both the age and characteristics of the child's body. In particular, for newborns it is recommended to purchase springless products with a hypoallergenic coating.

The quality of children's sleep depends on the characteristics of the bed base. In addition, these parameters influence the development of the child in the first years of life. Incorrectly selected bedding can lead to curvature of the spine, which in the future will require complex physiotherapeutic procedures.

Spring

Such models are also divided into several types. For children, it is recommended to buy mattresses with an interdependent spring block. You can check this nuance without removing the coating. To do this, press on one edge of the mattress. If the product is lifted from the second side, then each spring under the coating is connected to the others.

Buying such bedding is justified for teenagers. Despite the fact that spring models do not cause significant harm to the spine, it is not recommended to place these products in the beds of young children.

This recommendation is due to the fact that a child can move out of bed due to the fact that when pressure is applied, one edge of the mattress rises. There are also models that contain several springs, combined into separate blocks.

These products do not have the above disadvantage.

Springless

Springless models are divided into the following types:

1. Latex. They are considered the best option for a children's bed. Latex models evenly redistribute the load on the spine, preventing sweating and the appearance of harmful organisms such as dust mites.
2. Polyurethane foam. This synthetic material is based on natural ingredients. Polyurethane foam mattresses are characterized by good elasticity and ensure the correct position of the spine during sleep. Models of this type are hypoallergenic.
3. Made from viscoelastic foam. Microporous material is able to “remember” the anatomical features of a person, thereby providing comfortable rest.

Some mattress models are equipped with additional layers made of different materials: biofoam (not recommended for children as it emits odors), flexfiber (able to retain its original shape) and spunbond. The latter is more often used in bedding with springs.

Orthopedic

Orthopedic mattresses are available with both springs and other fillers. In the latter case, additional layers are provided that redistribute the load along the entire length of the bed. Orthopedic mattresses are recommended for children of all ages. Such models are able to maintain the shape of the back during sleep without sagging over time.

Orthopedic mattresses are required for children who have been diagnosed with disorders in the development of the spine. Models without a spring block are considered optimal. This is explained by the fact that such products last up to 15 years.

Coconut

Coconut filler is breathable, does not collect dust or moisture, and does not cause an allergic reaction. The material is characterized by increased rigidity. Due to this, coconut filler is used in the manufacture of orthopedic mattresses.

Criteria for choosing children's mattresses

Doctors identify several criteria that you need to pay attention to when choosing a mattress for a child’s bed. For a sleeping place, it is recommended to buy products made from natural and hypoallergenic materials.

The second criterion is rigidity. Both the quality of sleep and the development of the spine depend on how well the bed base corresponds to this parameter.

Children under three years of age are recommended to be placed on the most rigid surface that does not bend under the weight of the baby. Mattresses with spring blocks are suitable for preschoolers and teenagers. Such products bend slightly under the weight of the child, repeating the anatomical features of the body.

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The third criterion is air permeability and hygroscopicity. Quality mattresses come with a ventilation hole. Thanks to the latter, air passes freely between the inner layers, which eliminates the risk of mold, fungi and other dangerous microorganisms. Also, the mattress must be hygroscopic. High-quality products of this type are capable of not only accumulating, but also evaporating moisture. For children of younger (preschool) age, it is recommended to buy mattresses with a height of 6-7 centimeters. The optimal filler is coconut coir, which has the following characteristics:

• is not subject to fungus formation and rotting;
• hypoallergenic;
• ensures uniform distribution of the load on the spine;
• antibacterial;
• environmentally friendly.

For older children, you can purchase products that contain coconut and latex. You can also choose models made from other natural materials.