subject: Choosing the Perfect Bunk Bed Mattress [print this page] Nobody would like an uncomfortable bedNobody would like an uncomfortable bed. Hence, in order to avoid back pains and sleepless nights, which most of us complain about, it's better to choose the right bunk bed mattress. And with metal bunk beds or wood loft beds it's highly advised to know what mattress wouldn't let the surface hurt.
Mattresses range from spring core to foam filled .The basics for choosing the right bunk beds will highly depend on the kind of bunk bed you choose. Following are the points to keep in mind while buying a mattress:
Size of Mattress
While choosing a mattress for a kid's bunk bed, it is necessary to keep your child's safety in mind. Do not buy a mattress that is too thick as it may not fit in the bed frame. It might exceed the height of your guard rail and hence eliminating the motive of installing a guard rail. Your kid might fall off the edge easily.
Choose the perfect mattress size as a smaller bunk bed mattress might prove dangerous as well. Body parts of the kid might get stuck in the ensuing space between the mattress and the frame. Even too thin bunk bed mattresses aren't a good option as they cannot hold more weight over them.
Moreover thin mattresses lead to back pains which are highly detested. Attaching a foundation is a good option as for metal bunk beds and a mattress of thickness 4-5 inches will just be perfect. Spring mattresses are not much advised for bunk beds especially in wood loft beds, as they are the major reason for back problems.
For Futon Bunk Beds
The case of futon bunk beds is the one requiring utmost care while buying mattress. The mattress bought for the lower bed should be easily debunk able. If the mattress for futon bunk bed is not properly sort, there will be discomfiture due to the piercing space in it, caused by its couch form during daytime.
Other Precautions
Also, care should be taken that the mattress can be easily displaced to deal with the bed-bugs. Along with these things, make sure that you buy double-bed mattress of proper size for your bunk bed with double beds. Advisable is not using single bed mattresses for double bunk beds and double-bed mattresses for single bunk bed.
Finally, a good bunk bed mattress depends on individual comforts. Try considering what kind of mattresses makes you feel comfortable and cozy to get you a good night sleep.
