Bed mattress height: how to choose, what affects

Buying a mattress is a choice that will be a faithful companion for another 5-10 years. Whether it will be good or bad depends on 4 indicators: type, hardness, size and quality of the mattress. Each of the indicators is selected taking into account the personal characteristics and lifestyle of a person. So how to find your ideal mattress

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To make it easier for you to understand these characteristics and find the ideal solution for yourself, we have prepared a series of step-by-step instructions.

Let's figure out how to choose the right mattress size

How to take measurements correctly?

To purchase a new mattress, you need 3 standard indicators: length, width and height. But even here there are nuances.

A popular mistake: when ordering a mattress, customers often take measurements of the external dimensions of the bed or rely on the dimensions indicated in the store. The size of the mattress must correspond to the size of the sleeping place, so all measurements must be taken from the inside of the frame without taking into account the drawer (sides).

If you place an order according to the dimensions of the bed specified by the store or manufacturer, check whether there are separate dimensions of the bed without taking into account the sides.

How to measure your sleeping area correctly

Is it possible to take measurements using an old mattress?

It is better to take measurements specifically at the base of the bed: over the years of use, the old mattress could be greatly deformed, so the measurements may be inaccurate.

Is the height of the mattress important?

Pay special attention to the height. If the sides are equal to or higher than the height of the mattress, they will be felt and may even cause bruises. The ideal height from the sides is from 5 cm. Also keep in mind that older people and people with musculoskeletal disorders or overweight are more comfortable if the surface of the mattress is at knee level.

Should a mattress be strictly the size of the bed base?

Standard bed with sides

In this option, you should not experiment with size. Sometimes buyers deliberately order a mattress slightly smaller than the base to avoid inconsistencies. But reducing the size by even 2 cm threatens with visible and, even more unpleasantly, tangible gaps between the mattress and the frame. Small things can subsequently end up there: a phone, hair bands, pills, and the like. It will be very inconvenient to remove them from there.

A standard shaped bed or sofa without sides

There is another situation when a mattress (especially if it is selected for a sofa), on the contrary, just in case, they order more in order to increase the surface area of ​​the sleeping place. Such a structure will not be easy to secure, it may move and in general may look sloppy.

Custom shaped bed

If your bed has a non-standard base shape and it is difficult to choose a mattress with similar dimensions for it, then you can order a rectangular or square mattress of a slightly smaller size, and use the protruding edges as steps. Designers use this technique, for example, in relation to beds with a round base.

Conclusion

Order a mattress exactly according to the size of the sleeping area (±1 cm deviation is acceptable), unless otherwise provided by the design decision or circumstances. There is no need to increase or decrease parameters.

If you doubt whether you have determined the dimensions of the mattress correctly, write to us in the chatbot. Our specialists will help you take into account all the nuances and choose the ideal size.

Mistake #2: Not taking into account the present and future needs of the person for whom the mattress is being selected

The best mattress is one that is customized.

When choosing a mattress, it is important to ask yourself the following questions:

• Is this a mattress for one or more people?
• Who exactly will sleep on the mattress: baby, child, adult, elderly? What age? What needs exist or may arise at this age?
• What is your height and weight? If a couple sleeps on a mattress, are their body types different?
• Are there musculoskeletal or other conditions worth considering?

Mattress composition and height

Today, Moscow stores offer options of various thicknesses that can be suitable for beds of various sizes. Moreover, the height of the mattress directly depends on the design and properties of the fillers from which it consists.

Orthopedic

Models with an orthopedic effect are usually combined and can consist of an independent spring block and layers of several types of materials. Another option is several layers of materials of various types: coconut coir, latex, orthopedic foams with a springless base. At the same time, the height of high-quality products ranges from 18-20 cm - only this indicator can provide sufficient anatomical support for the body for a long time.

Springless

Conventional springless mattresses can consist of a single block of material such as coconut coir, latex, memory foam, or include several combined layers. At the same time, their height in any case turns out to be less than that of spring mattresses, and is, as a rule, 16-20 cm. However, if the materials are selected with high quality, and the weight of those sleeping on the mattress is small, this may be quite enough for a good night’s sleep.

Spring

Spring models are distinguished by their greater height due to a block of dependent or independent elements - their size is dictated by a certain standard, and low springs simply cannot provide the required level of support. In addition, for comfort, layers of artificial and natural materials are added between the cover and the block, so the total height of high-quality products is 16-30 cm.

Children's

A mattress for a child should not be too high - this is due to the characteristics of children's furniture and the needs of growing children. The thickness of bedding for children's furniture is usually 4-15 cm.

Topper

Toppers are not used as independent mattresses due to their small thickness - 3-6 cm. However, this may be quite enough to level the surface of the sleeping area, give it greater comfort and bring the height to the optimal level.

Double-sided mattresses

The height of double-sided mattresses directly depends on the design and volume of materials on both sides. Their thickness also ranges from 17-28 cm.

Luxury mattresses

Premium beds are distinguished by impressive dimensions, so mattresses for them are selected at the appropriate height. VIP models are distinguished by specially designed spring blocks, exclusive fillers and covers made of high-density premium materials. Due to this composition, their height most often exceeds 30 cm.

How does height affect the choice of mattress?

It is important that the sleeping place is 20 centimeters longer than the person’s height, so that there is room for placing a blanket with a pillow, as well as for a comfortable position.

Length 200 cm - a universal mattress size for almost any height.

Note: if your height does not exceed 175 cm, then you can feel quite comfortable on a mattress 190 cm long. For heights above 180 cm, it is better to select the dimensions of the mattress individually.

What human needs influence the choice of a comfortable mattress width?

The width of the bed should be such that when you are on your back, your elbows, spread out to the sides, can rest comfortably without touching the sides or another person. The extreme points at the elbows are the minimum required for comfortable sleep.

The standard size of a single bed is 80-90 cm. When calculating the dimensions of a bed for two people, it is important to take into account the individual comfortable width of each person.

Note: do not forget that the level of comfort of different people can vary significantly due to different physiques, physiological characteristics, as well as habits of sleeping in one position or another, the need not to feel or, conversely, to feel another person nearby.

The standard width of a double bed starts from 160 cm. The most common sizes of a double bed are 160x200 cm and 180x200. Two adults can sleep peacefully on such a bed without disturbing each other. If a mattress is selected for a couple with a large difference in weight, you can order 2 mattresses half the width of the bed. It is also worth considering the possibility of co-sleeping with children.

By the way, EcoMily springless mattresses

Great for couples: when one person changes position, the mattress does not make noise, as happens with spring mattresses. Our mattresses do not form a depression and adapt to each person individually without affecting the other.

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How to choose the size of a mattress for a child?

Children grow very actively, so additional questions arise. For example, is it possible to buy a mattress with a reserve, for growth, or just a mattress for adults? How often should you change your mattress?

Is it possible to buy a children's mattress for growth??

We have already said that the dimensions of the mattress must completely fit the dimensions of the sleeping area of ​​the bed. Let us remind you that the berth is measured along the base inside the sides. This rule should be approached even more carefully when choosing a mattress for infants and children under 3 years old.

Consequences of choosing the wrong mattress size for children under 3 years old

If the mattress is larger than necessary, lumps and unevenness will appear. If it is less, gaps may form. Both unevenness and gaps can be dangerous for a child. Therefore, the size of the mattress must exactly match the size of the bed. But the bed can be immediately selected taking into account the growth of the child up to about 3-4 years old.

When creating the EcoMily Baby Balance

We have taken into account the basic needs of parents and children and have identified 25 sizes that will fit most children's beds. Our children's mattresses are hypoallergenic and have a removable cover that is convenient to remove and easy to wash.

How to choose the mattress size for a child from 3 to 10-12 years old?

When a child turns 3-4 years old, there is a need for a new bed that will stay with him until adolescence. It is worth choosing a bed and a mattress to go with it, taking into account the fact that a child by the age of 12 can grow up to 165 cm. Most often at this age, beds that accommodate a mattress with dimensions of 70x160, 80x180 and 80x200 cm are suitable.

What should be the width of a mattress for a child?

When choosing a bed, be guided not only by height, but also by how comfortable it is for him to sleep. If a child sleeps with his arms and legs outstretched, then the width should take into account the space for a comfortable position of his arms and legs in this position.

Don't forget about toughness

: For proper development of the spine, the mattress must support the child's spine during sleep. Take a closer look at mattresses with medium firmness and higher.

How to choose a bed and mattress for a teenager?

“Since the first grade, I slept on a one-and-a-half bed and hated its small size. The arms are always hanging, then the legs. I grew up, bought myself a 200x200 bed and didn’t know grief,” a real comment on the Internet.

Rule #1:

take into account the child's wishes

Even from primary school age, children can already indicate their fully grown-up wishes based on the size of the bed and mattress. And it’s worth listening to them, even if the mattress width is just a matter of psychological comfort. If the size of the room does not allow you to realize what you want, you can find a compromise.

Advice: try to abstract from your preferences and personal attitudes regarding the size of the mattress. What is comfortable for you may be uncomfortable for your child and vice versa.

Rule #2:

take into account that today's teenager can turn into an adult tomorrow

From the age of 12, you can already choose a mattress of a standard adult size, which will last until the child enters adulthood. By the way, starting from this age, children can also have the same weight as an adult, so the mattress can be selected according to the parameters of an adult.

A universal solution is mattresses with dimensions of 80x200, 90x200 cm and above.

What you need to know about sizes

An important point to understand: the size of the mattress should not be slightly wider, narrower, or shorter or longer than the bed. It must exactly match the bed data. Otherwise, if the product is larger than the bed, it will bulge or bunch up; if it is smaller, it will poke around the sleeping area during sleep. As a result, you will wake up in the morning, at best, not getting enough sleep, at worst, feeling unwell, with a headache and aching muscles. So approach this issue with all responsibility.

Please note that in the countries of America and Europe they have different measurements, for example, in France and Italy they measure in centimeters, in the USA in inches. Hence the conclusion: it is advisable to buy a bed and immediately select a mattress of the same size, in centimeters or inches, ideally from the same manufacturer.

Otherwise, the difference will be several cm. If you purchase a product 80 dm and a width of 78 dm, we convert it to centimeters, and we get the dimensions of the orthopedic mattress 203.2 / 198.1 cm. A bed made in Russia will have a length of 2 meters, but different width.

Cheat sheet “Choosing a mattress for a child according to the growth chart”

When choosing a mattress, use the children's height chart

EcoMily Baby Balance mattresses include all the necessary sizes to suit the needs of a child from 0 years to adulthood. If a teenager needs a firmer mattress with above-average firmness, you may want to consider the EcoMily Cambridge.

By the way, in the article “How to choose a mattress for a teenager,” we described in detail which of the children would be suitable for the EcoMily Cambridge mattress, what features of the child’s lifestyle influence this, and which mattresses are worth taking a closer look at.

What should you consider when choosing a mattress size for seniors?

People over 50 years of age have more sensitive sleep, so the comfort of their sleeping place is especially important for them. It is recommended to choose a softer firmness (in our line these are EcoMily Oxford

and
EcoMily Manchester
). And the selection of mattress dimensions for the elderly should take into account:

1) convenience:

For an elderly person, it is vitally important to easily interact with the mattress - to lie down, sleep, roll over and get up without difficulty. Therefore, pay attention to the width and height of the mattress.

The ideal mattress height for the elderly is knee level when standing. If the mattress is low, the knee joints and spine will be strained when sitting down. Getting up from a low mattress will also be difficult. If the mattress is too wide, it may be uncomfortable to slide down.

2) safety:

if the mattress is not wide enough, the likelihood of falling increases, which is very dangerous for older people. Limbs may also become numb and damaged due to being crushed by protruding parts of the bed if they are located close.

3) comfort:

an unsuitable mattress in width or firmness will affect the duration and quality of sleep. It is important to consider medical recommendations, personal preferences and health conditions.

How to choose a mattress size for the elderly?

These recommendations will also be useful when choosing a mattress for people with musculoskeletal disorders and other diseases.

Conclusion

The choice of mattress dimensions should be based on a thorough analysis of the needs of the person who will sleep on it. This is important for healthy sleep and maintaining good health. A mattress selected without taking into account individual parameters can regularly cause discomfort and even harm its owner.

Some advantages of a bunk bed

For parents who doubt the design or think that this type of bed may not be suitable for children, special designs are provided. They allow you to adjust the bed or disassemble it completely. So, as the children grow, you can change the distance between the tiers, and if the bed does not fit at all, split it into two ordinary beds.

When the bed has already been chosen and the purchase is practically in your pocket, you should think about whether it’s worth adding something else to the design? Most likely it’s worth it, because you can add drawers for linen to this convenient design. They will allow you to maximize the potential of the bed and thus save even more useful space in the room - you do not need to buy any additional cabinets for toys or linen, because everything is already included in the bed. If they are not included in the package, they can be purchased separately.

A little advice - after installing the bed, you should talk to the children. Perhaps they will offer a more optimal or convenient option for the location of the bed, this is worth taking into account.

Cheat sheet: 3 important steps when choosing a mattress size

Step 1.

Determine a clear goal: who is the mattress for - an adult, a child, an elderly person? How many people will sleep on it? How tall? What are his needs?

Step 2.

Make sure the mattress:

1) 20 cm longer than a person’s height. If chosen for a child, it takes into account +20 cm to the maximum height and physique of each period of growing up (from 0 to 3, from 3 to 12 and from 12 to 18 years);

2) makes it possible not to come into contact with another person or the sides of the bed when spreading your elbows to the sides;

3) provides a range of both physical and psychological safety and comfort during sleep (from a mattress for a child to a mattress for an elderly person);

4) has a height above 5 cm from the sides and, together with the bed, provides the required height for older people - it should be at knee level.

Step 3.

Measure the parameters of the bed along the inner perimeter (frame). A deviation of ±1 cm is acceptable, but you should adhere to accurate data, since a deviation of even 2 cm can cause discomfort. If the size of your bed does not allow you to meet the needs you have identified in the first two steps, we recommend that you consider replacing the bed.

How to choose the right mattress

An important issue is the mattress. You have probably experienced back pain more than once and understand that the right mattress is the key to a good rest. It’s better for children to immediately buy an excellent mattress and not worry about them.

Material

First of all, it is worth noting the material. The filler must be of high quality, environmentally friendly, regardless of whether it is natural or synthetic. In order to dispel the myth about synthetics, we note polyurethane foam - it does not cause any allergic reactions at all, even in infants.

Design

To ensure that children have good posture and health, we recommend buying orthopedic mattresses with springs.