Children who sleep in the same room oftentimes will sleep in bunk beds, making it necessary to purchase bunk bed mattresses to go with the bed.
These types of mattresses have a special size to them to make them fit within the frame of the bed itself.
The mattresses come in two sizes, either twin size or full size.
This is because some of these beds have different sized bottom beds, whereas others use the same size for both the top and bottom beds.
They are called pyramid beds, they have a full sized bottom, and a twin sized top, so the mattresses are made to fit he specific size of the bed.
In addition to size, beds always come in a variety of firmness degrees and bunk bed mattresses are no different.
For those children who have back problems, a firmer mattress is ideal.
However, most children prefer the soft pillow like covers of "pillow top mattresses," which allow the child to sink right in.
Not only does this type comfort him when sleeping, but it can also make him feel safe and more secure, especially if he is a younger child.
Choosing from an innerspring or a foam mattress is the next step.
An innerspring style will wear out over time, allowing the springs to eventually bend and lose consistency when lying down.
This can cause injury to the child's back, so a proper maintenance and replacement schedule is necessary.
However, a foam style takes longer to wear out a, but they are also more costly as well.
They will make it easier for many children to sleep, since the foam conforms to the body.
Whatever type of bed is chosen, choosing the right bunk bed mattresses is critical to the care and comfort of all who sleep on one.