Sleep is incredibly important for all of us, but more so for toddlers and young ones. Getting the right quality of sleep is crucial to a child’s development, so, you need to make sure that you’re choosing a mattress that will help. At Dreams, we offer a great selection of quality toddler mattresses which can do just that. Available in medium, medium-firm, and firm comfort grades, toddler mattresses are designed to make the transition from a cot to a full-sized bed as stress-free as possible – for both you and your child.

What is the size of a toddler mattress?

A toddler mattress is 2 feet 3 inches wide and 4 feet 6 inches long. In metric measurements, this equals 70cm wide and 140cm long. Toddler mattresses are perfect for kids between 12 months and 36 months old.

Why choose a toddler mattress?

Measuring 2-foot-3-inches wide and coming in a variety of styles and colours, toddler mattresses are, first and foremost, safe and practical. They’re designed to limit the movement of your child throughout the night, making it easy for them to fall into a deep sleep. This is important because toddlers produce a growth hormone in their sleep. Most of their development, in terms of muscle and bone growth, happens at night. But it’s not just physical development that’s affected by a mattress, it’s psychological and mental health too. By getting the right amount of sleep, toddlers are able to make sense of their day and process information. The better their mattress, the better they develop.

One advantage of choosing a toddler mattress, is the fact they can be paired with fun, character-inspired toddler beds. This can make the difference between a child wanting to go to bed or not. See our range of kids beds for more information on how to provide your young one with a bed they’ll enjoy nodding off in night after night.

Will a toddler mattress fit the bed I’ve bought?

Another advantage of a toddler mattress is its small size. With the standard UK size for toddler mattresses being 70 cm in width, they are ideal for smaller rooms as their small size leaves more floor space for your child to play in.

How long do toddler mattresses last?

While 2-foot-3-inches width may not sound very big, you will be surprised at how wide toddler mattresses actually are and the amount of great sleeping space they provide. They’re great for little ones aged 18 months all the way up to 4 years old. This means you’ll get plenty of use from the one toddler mattress and bed combination. Coming at reasonable prices, this means you can get real value for money as it’ll last all the way through until your child is ready for a full sized single bed.

What are the benefits of a toddler mattress?

Toddlers are prone to plenty of movement throughout the night which makes it important to a choose a mattress that’ll reduce this. Coming in comfort levels from medium through to firm, toddler mattresses are designed to keep your child still through the night. They often feature hypoallergenic materials which, again, helps keep your young one as comfortable as possible all through the night.

It’s worth considering a toddler mattress with a water repellent cover or investing in a separate cover that does the same. This will make any accidents through the night much easier to manage and ensure your child can get back off to sleep with minimal fuss. That’s because a water repellent cover has wipe-clean technology. Forget about flipping the mattress and cleaning it the following the day, simply wipe away and within minutes the mattress will be back to normal.

What else is there to consider when buying toddler mattresses?

It’s important to check the size requirements of the toddler bed you are planning on pairing your toddler mattress with. That’s because toddler beds are designed with edging to ensure your child is kept in the bed frame all night long. Most importantly, you need to ensure you have chosen the right depth mattress. This is to ensure the sleep position of your child is not above the side panels when the toddler mattress is added. Whether you’re only looking for a toddler mattress or are considering a toddler bed too, we recommend speaking to one of our sleep experts to ensure you have made the best, most safe choice.

As proof of our commitment to providing everyone with a great night’s sleep, we are proud to offer you our exclusive 40-night comfort guarantee. What this means is that if after purchasing a mattress you get home and sleep on it a few times and come to the decision that it’s not right for you, we will simply let you exchange it. As long as the mattress is returned within 40 days and meets certain requirements regarding condition we will happily let you exchange it for a new, more appropriate one.