FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

What mattress size for what age?

Depending on the age of the child and their individual needs, there are different sizes of childrens mattresses to choose from. For babies and toddlers, mattresses measuring 60 x 120 cm or 70 x 140 cm are usually recommended, while children aged 3-4 years can use mattresses measuring 70 x 140 cm or 90 x 200 cm.

The childrens mattress 80 x 160 cm is suitable for children up to a height of 140 cm and an age of approx. 11 years. Please note that the mattress is always at least 20 cm longer than your childs height.

For older children aged 5-6 years, a size of 90 x 200 cm is absolutely appropriate and useful as they need more space and move more while sleeping. It is important to choose a mattress that corresponds to the size of the child and their sleeping needs to ensure a restful and healthy sleep.

What hardness baby mattress?

For babies, it is recommended to use a firm to medium firm mattress instead of a soft mattress to ensure a safe and peaceful sleep. This degree of hardness prevents the baby from sinking too deep, which increases the risk of suffocation or overheating. A depth of about two to three centimetres is ideal for babies. Our Sun Garden Baby Mattresses BALELU Edition have optimal strength to ensure a safe and restful sleep for your baby.

How important is a baby mattress?

It is of great importance to choose a good baby mattress as babies and toddlers sleep between 9 and 13 hours a day, and newborns even up to 16 hours. As they spend a lot of time in bed, the mattress should be tailored to their special needs to ensure a restful and safe sleep. When buying a baby mattress, there are many important factors to consider, such as the material, hardness, size and breathability. In addition, you should make sure that the mattress is free from harmful substances and hygienic. The latter can be used e.g. through certification, such as Oeko-Tex. In addition, you should clean the cover regularly to create a healthy sleeping environment for the baby. It is therefore recommended to purchase a baby mattress with removable cover.

What hardness should childrens mattresses have?

A childrens mattress with H2 or H3 hardness is usually recommended for children weighing more than 30 kg and/or older than six years. The set "Children need hard mattresses!" It is often considered the top priority when choosing the degree of hardness. However, this is a greatly simplified statement and not a universally valid rule. For the hardness of a childrens mattress related to body weight, there is no scheme F. It is important to change the hardness level between baby and toddler as well as between childrens and adolescence. Point-elastic properties, as with our cold foam mattress, are now advantageous to optimally support the child. In addition, healthy sleep is recommended optimal heat and moisture regulation.

Childrens mattress cold foam or spring core?

There are different materials for childrens mattresses such as foam, latex, coconut and cold foam, each of which has advantages and disadvantages. However, tests have shown that childrens mattresses made of cold foam or foam are often preferred. These materials are characterised by their breathability and good point elasticity and have only a low post-swing time. In addition, they offer good heat insulation and generally good lying properties, which is important for a restful sleep of the child.