After 3 years and a cozy period in the cot, your child is ready to move on to the cot, a single bed that you can choose to upgrade or not.
Depending, the choice of mattress will be different in terms of size, material, but also firmness.
A child needs comfort and support because their spine and back are developing.
If the mattress is not suitable, he risks having bad nights and especially having back problems as he grows up.
It is therefore necessary to choose the right bedding, the one that will accompany it for several years.
How to find the right mattress?
We have made a small selection to help you in your choice.
our selection
Original Mattress, Emma
Hybrid Mattress, Emma
Foam mattress, Deko Dream
Children's mattress, Hypnia
Mattress, Dormipur
2-part foam mattress, La Redoute Interiors
Children's mattress, Tediber
Memory foam mattress, La Redoute Interiors
Original Mattress, Emma
Emma
€296.10
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€296.10
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Darty
329 €
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Fnac
329 €
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ManoMano
329 €
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The original Emma mattress is made up of different layers of complementary foam, which provide support and comfort for a total thickness of 25 cm.
The pressure points are distributed and the shoulders, neck and back are well supported.
With Airgocell technology, you have the assurance of a breathable mattress that evacuates heat.
Free delivery and returns
Payment possible in installments free of charge
100 night trial
Elected product of the year 2019 by the UFC Que Choisir
Price a bit high
Not available in 70 x 140 (if convertible bed)
Hybrid Mattress, Emma
Emma
€421.85
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Darty
€421.85
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€519.20
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Fnac
649 €
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Emma's hybrid mattress combines memory foam with pocket spring technology.
The comfort is soft and the support balanced.
This mattress has 7 support zones and a thickness of 25 cm for a restful and recuperative sleep.
Equipped with Airgocell technology, it is a breathable mattress.
Free delivery and returns
100 night trial
Very good support
Payment possible in installments
High price
Not available in 70 x 140 (if convertible bed)
Foam mattress, Deko Dream
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€79.99
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ManoMano
€137.99
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Darty
€151.79
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Very good value for money for this polyurethane foam mattress, 16 cm thick.
With its 5 comfort zones, support is present and restorative sleep.
The foam has open structures, which ensures good ventilation to the mattress.
The mattress is reversible and has two sides (summer/winter).
5 year manufacturer warranty
Oeko - Tex label (no harmful products)
Good value for money
Not removable
Children's mattress, Hypnia
Darty
80 €
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La Redoute
99 €
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99 €
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Conforama
99 €
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Goal
99 €
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Available in two sizes (60 x 120 and 70 x140 cm), this mattress is mainly reserved for extendable beds.
Composed of polyurethane foam, it has two sleeping sides (summer/winter) and is 13 cm thick.
The Coolsoft technique ensures very good ventilation of the mattress.
120 trial nights
low prices
15 year warranty
medium thickness
more suitable for young children
Mattress, Dormipur
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€89.99
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ManoMano
€158.99
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Darty
€174.89
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A 16 cm thick mattress, in polyurethane foam and memory foam which adapts perfectly to the morphology of the sleeper.
It has two sleeping sides (summer/winter) and balanced comfort for optimal support and restful sleep.
2 year warranty
Little price
Hypoallergenic
Removable
Thin shape memory layer (2 cm)
2-part foam mattress, La Redoute Interiors
La Redoute
185 €
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Polyurethane foam mattress, suitable for extendable beds.
It grows with the child to reach a maximum size of 90 x 200 cm.
The two parts (90 x 140 and 90 x 60) are connected by hook-and-loop tape.
The thickness of the mattress is 10 cm.
Little price
2 year warranty
Ideal convertible bed
Thin mattress
Not removable
Children's mattress, Tediber
Tediber
260 €
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This Tediber mattress is ideal because it has two different sleeping arrangements: a firm side for the youngest (from 3 years old) and a soft side for older children (from 6 years old).
Composed of high density polyurethane foam, it offers ideal support for the spine.
100 night trial
Free delivery and returns
Removable
Payment possible in installments free of charge
Price a bit high
Memory foam mattress, La Redoute Interiors
La Redoute
389 €
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A mattress with certain comfort, thanks to the shape memory foam which offers lasting support and adapts perfectly to the morphology of the sleeper.
This mattress has two sleeping sides (summer/winter) and offers a thickness of 19 cm.
The ticking is treated against mites.
5 year warranty
Good support
Available in several sizes
Paid delivery
Not removable
At what age should I switch to a children's mattress?
Every child is different.
Some will be ready to go to the “big” bed from 3 years old and for others it will be necessary to wait a little longer.
As a general rule, we switch to a child's mattress, i.e. a 90 x 190 cm mattress, the size of a person's bed around 3 or 4 years old, when the child is too big for the cot.
The solution can also be to move towards a convertible bed that grows at the same time as the child (90 x 140 cm at the start, to reach 90 x 190 or 200 cm in the end).
It is important to choose a good mattress, because it will last for several years (from 3 to 9 - 10 years approximately), and must therefore be of good quality and provide firm support so that the child has a good night's sleep without back pain. due to its growth.
How to choose the best mattress for a child?
To choose the best mattress for your child, a few criteria must be met.
The size
It seems obvious, but you have to choose the right size mattress, the one that corresponds to the size of the bed.
Indeed, if the bed is 200 cm long and you choose a 190 cm mattress, the latter will move during the child's sleep.
Result: bad nights and certainly back pain.
A children's mattress is generally 90 cm wide and 190 or 200 cm long, for a classic single bed.
For an extendable bed, the dimension is 90 x 140 cm, to which a second part is then added to arrive at a mattress size of 90 x 190 cm.
In terms of thickness, the mattress should be between 16 and 20 cm.
Below, the child will be poorly supported and the mattress may sag quickly.
The composition
Several possible technologies:
the polyurethane foam and/or memory foam mattress: this is the most common composition for a child's mattress.
The foam is hypoallergenic, comfortable and well suited for children with allergies or back pain.
the natural latex mattress: latex is naturally hypoallergenic, anti-mite, antibacterial and thermoregulating.
With it your child will neither be too hot nor too cold.
the pocket spring mattress: it offers optimal support for the spine and excellent ventilation.
Ideal for children who sweat a lot.
The accessories
For a child's mattress, the essential accessory is the mattress protector or the mattress protector, because small accidents can still happen!
Ideally, choose a waterproof mattress protector made of natural materials (cotton or jersey), which has Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification. This ensures that the product does not contain any components harmful to your child's health.