{"title":"Day bed mattresses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat size mattress does a day bed take?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost day beds take a standard single mattress, 90 x 190 cm (3ft x 6ft3). Some take a small single (75 x 190 cm) or a European single (90 x 200 cm), so measure the inside of the frame before you order rather than going by the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure between the arms and in front of the back rest, where the mattress actually sits, not across the outside of the frame. A mattress that's too big bows up against the back; one that's too small leaves a gap along the front where cushions and phones slip down. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-mattresses\"\u003esingle mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-single-mattresses\"\u003esmall single mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e cover the two usual sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow thick should a day bed mattress be?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA day bed mattress is usually best at around 15 to 20 cm deep: slim enough to keep the seat at a comfortable height and leave the back rest useful, and deep enough to sleep on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMattress depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAs a sofa\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAs a bed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower seat, more of the back rest showing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine for children and occasional guests\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigher seat, a little less back rest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetter suited to regular adult use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 cm and over\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe seat can feel high and the back rest low\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually more comfort layers; check the frame allows it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo check before you buy, measure from the floor to the top of the base the mattress sits on, add the mattress depth, and compare the total with the seat height of a sofa or chair you find comfortable. Every centimetre of mattress also comes off the visible back rest, so a deep mattress can leave too little to lean against. If your frame suits a slim mattress, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thin-mattresses\"\u003ethin mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e are a good place to look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich mattress is best for a day bed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best day bed mattress has firm edges and holds its shape when people sit on it, because a day bed is sat on as well as slept on, and sitting concentrates weight near the front edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocket sprung:\u003c\/strong\u003e springy and breathable, and one with firm edges copes well with sitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReflex foam:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-density foam that's springier than memory foam, and light enough to move easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory foam:\u003c\/strong\u003e moulds to the body for sleeping, but it recovers slowly, so the seat can show where someone sat for a while.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen think about who sleeps there. Most children sleep well on a medium to medium-firm mattress. For guests whose sleep position you don't know, a medium feel is a sensible middle ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan you sleep on a day bed every night?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can sleep on a day bed every night if it has a supportive mattress: a day bed that takes a 90 x 190 cm mattress gives the same sleeping space as a standard single bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a child, a slim, supportive mattress is usually enough. For an adult sleeping there every night, choose the deeper end of what the frame and back rest allow, around 20 cm, and a feel that suits their sleep position. Rotate the mattress head to toe every few weeks for the first three months, then every three months. On a day bed, that also swaps the front edge, which takes the weight when people sit, with the edge against the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDoes a day bed with a trundle need two mattresses?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA day bed with a trundle needs two mattresses: one for the day bed itself and a second, thinner one for the trundle, which has to fit the drawer and still let it close, often 10 to 15 cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trundle mattress is usually a single or small single, but trundle drawers vary, so measure the inside of the drawer and the clearance under the day bed. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trundle-mattresses\"\u003etrundle mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e page explains how to do both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mattress-protectors\"\u003emattress protector\u003c\/a\u003e is worth having on a day bed that doubles as a sofa, where drinks and crumbs are part of daily life. If you're not sure what your day bed takes, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003esend us the inside measurements\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help you choose a size and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"comfortsleep-15-kids-mattress","title":"ComfortSleep 15 Kids Mattress","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ComfortSleep 15 is an everyday foam mattress for growing children, and a sensible choice for a bunk bed or high sleeper. It has a medium feel, soft enough on top to be comfortable and supportive underneath, which suits most children from their first big bed onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's built in two layers: 5 cm of reflex foam on top for a cushioned surface, over a 10 cm foam base that keeps the support even. There are no springs, so there's nothing to creak when a child turns over. The soft stretch-knit cover comes off for washing, and a non-slip base fabric helps it stay put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit your bed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 15 cm deep, the ComfortSleep suits bunk beds, high sleepers, mid sleepers and cabin beds whose maximum mattress depth is 15 cm or more, as well as day beds and ordinary single beds. On a raised bed, the maximum mattress line keeps the guard rail high enough, so always check the bed's limit before you order. Choose the size your bed asks for: a European single (90 x 200 cm) is 10 cm longer than a UK single.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one-sided, so rotate it head to toe regularly rather than flipping it. It arrives rolled and boxed, and reaches its full shape within 72 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swann Sleep","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":55002217513298,"sku":"MJCMFRTSLEEP1530","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small double","offer_id":55002217546066,"sku":"MJCMFORTSLEEP1540","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double","offer_id":55002217578834,"sku":"MJCMFRTSLEEP1546","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small single","offer_id":55002217611602,"sku":"MJCMFRTSLEEP1526","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shorty","offer_id":55002217644370,"sku":"MJCMFRTSLEEP15SHRT","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"European single","offer_id":55002217677138,"sku":"MJCMFRTSLEEP15EU30","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"European small double","offer_id":55002217709906,"sku":"MJCMFRTSLEEP15EU40","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"European double","offer_id":55002217742674,"sku":"MJCMFRTSLEEP15EU46","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1118\/1768\/7378\/files\/ComfortSleep-15cm-Kids-Mattress-5.jpg?v=1791555522"},{"product_id":"drycomfort-15-waterproof-kids-mattress","title":"DryComfort 15 Waterproof Kids Mattress","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe DryComfort 15 is a foam mattress with a waterproof cover, for the nights that don't go to plan: potty training, bedwetting, spilled drinks or a poorly tummy. Liquid stays on the surface instead of soaking into the foam, so you can wipe it down, change the bedding and get everyone back to sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the waterproof cover it's built like our ComfortSleep 15: 5 cm of reflex foam over a 10 cm foam base, with no springs, for a medium feel that suits growing children. The cover comes off for washing. It's just as useful in a guest room, a student let or anywhere you'd rather not worry about the mattress underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit your bed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 15 cm deep, it suits bunk beds, high sleepers, mid sleepers and cabin beds whose maximum mattress depth is 15 cm or more, as well as day beds and standard single beds. Check your bed's maximum before you order, because the guard rail is designed around it. A European single (90 x 200 cm) is 10 cm longer than a UK single, so choose the size your bed asks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one-sided, so rotate it rather than flip it. It arrives vacuum packed, rolled and boxed; allow up to 72 hours for it to reach its full shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swann Sleep","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":55002218266962,"sku":"MJDRYCMFRT1530","price":199.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small double","offer_id":55002218299730,"sku":"MJDRYCMFRT1540","price":239.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double","offer_id":55002218332498,"sku":"MJDRYCMFRT1546","price":239.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small single","offer_id":55002218365266,"sku":"MJDRYCMFRT1526","price":169.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shorty","offer_id":55002218398034,"sku":"MJDRYCMFRT15SHRT","price":169.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"European single","offer_id":55002218430802,"sku":"MJDRYCMFRT15EU30","price":199.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"European small double","offer_id":55002218463570,"sku":"MJDRYCMFRT15EU40","price":239.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"European double","offer_id":55002218496338,"sku":"MJDRYCMFRT15EU46","price":239.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1118\/1768\/7378\/files\/DryComfort-15-Waterproof-Mattress-5.jpg?v=1791555536"},{"product_id":"memorydream-15-memory-foam-kids-mattress","title":"MemoryDream 15 Memory Foam Kids Mattress","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MemoryDream 15 brings memory foam to a bunk bed or high sleeper. A 2.5 cm layer of memory foam softens around a child's shoulders and hips, while the layers underneath keep the mattress supportive, so it feels medium-firm rather than squashy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside there are three layers and no springs: 2.5 cm of memory foam, 2.5 cm of reflex foam and a 10 cm foam base. Memory foam passes on very little movement and makes no noise, which helps when siblings share a bunk. The soft stretch-knit cover comes off for washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit your bed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 15 cm deep, it suits bunk beds, high sleepers, mid sleepers and cabin beds whose maximum mattress depth is 15 cm or more, plus day beds and standard singles. Check the maximum mattress line on your bed first: it keeps the guard rail high enough above the sleeper. European sizes are 200 cm long, 10 cm longer than UK sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one-sided, so rotate it head to toe rather than flipping it. It arrives vacuum packed, rolled and boxed; allow up to 72 hours for it to reach its full shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swann Sleep","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":55002219315538,"sku":"MJMEMDREAM1530","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small double","offer_id":55002219348306,"sku":"MJMEMDREAM1540","price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double","offer_id":55002219381074,"sku":"MJMEMDREAM1546","price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small single","offer_id":55002219413842,"sku":"MJMEMDREAM1526","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shorty","offer_id":55002219446610,"sku":"MJMEMDREAM15SHRT","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"European single","offer_id":55002219479378,"sku":"MJMEMDREAM15EU30","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"European small double","offer_id":55002219512146,"sku":"MJMEMDREAM15EU40","price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"European double","offer_id":55002219544914,"sku":"MJMEMDREAM15EU46","price":260.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1118\/1768\/7378\/files\/MemoryDream-15cm-Bunk-Bed-High-Sleeper-Kids-Mattress-8.jpg?v=1791555553"},{"product_id":"pocketrest-15-pocket-sprung-kids-mattress","title":"PocketRest 15 Pocket Sprung Kids Mattress","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe PocketRest 15 puts pocket springs into a mattress slim enough for a bunk bed or high sleeper. Each spring sits in its own fabric pocket and moves on its own, so the support follows a child's shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of the springs is a 2.5 cm layer of memory foam for a softer surface, with a 2 cm foam layer completing the build. The result is medium-firm: supportive enough for an older child or a teenager, with a little give on top. The soft stretch-knit cover comes off for washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit your bed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 15 cm deep, the PocketRest suits bunk beds, high sleepers, mid sleepers and cabin beds whose maximum mattress depth is 15 cm or more, as well as day beds and standard beds. It comes in single, European single (90 x 200 cm), small double and double. Check your bed's mattress size and maximum depth before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one-sided, so rotate it head to toe rather than flipping it. 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