{"title":"Floor bed mattresses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat size mattress does a Montessori floor bed take?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Montessori floor bed usually takes either a cot bed mattress, 140 x 70 cm, or a single, 90 x 190 cm (3ft x 6ft3). Some European-made floor beds take a 90 x 200 cm European single, so measure inside the frame before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cot bed size is lighter, easier to lift and air, and leaves more floor free for play in a small room. A single gives more room to move and will fit an ordinary single bed frame when your child moves on. Whichever you choose, the mattress should fill the frame without gaps, because on a child's bed a gap is a safety issue. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-mattresses\"\u003esingle mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e cover the larger size, and if your floor bed takes a 140 x 70 cm mattress, ask us what we have in that size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan you put a mattress straight on the floor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can put a mattress straight on the floor, but it can trap moisture underneath and grow mould, so it needs a slatted base or breathable mat beneath it, or lifting and airing regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sleeping child gives off warmth and moisture every night. On a slatted base, air carries that moisture away. Flat on the floor, it collects under the mattress, where you won't see any mould unless you lift it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSet-up\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAir under the mattress\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to do\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMattress straight on the floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery little\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLift and air it often, or add a breathable mat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor bed frame with no base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery little\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreat it like a mattress on the floor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBreathable mat under the mattress\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStill lift and air it regularly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor bed with a slatted base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the slat spacing the mattress maker recommends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do I stop mould under a floor bed mattress?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo stop mould under a floor bed mattress, let air reach the underside: use a slatted base or a breathable mat, and lift the mattress to air it regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake it routine:\u003c\/strong\u003e each time you change the sheets, stand the mattress on its side and check underneath before you put it back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir the room:\u003c\/strong\u003e open a window when you can, and keep the bed a little away from a cold outside wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a lighter mattress:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/foam-mattresses\"\u003efoam mattress\u003c\/a\u003e is easier to lift and stand on its side than a heavier sprung one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir it from day one:\u003c\/strong\u003e if the mattress arrives rolled, unbox it soon after delivery. It reaches full shape within 24 to 72 hours, and any faint new smell fades with airing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep spills out:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/waterproof-mattresses\"\u003ewaterproof mattress\u003c\/a\u003e or protector stops drinks and accidents soaking in, though it doesn't replace airing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat firmness is best for a toddler floor bed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirm and flat is the rule for a toddler floor bed mattress: no dips, no soft spots, and no gaps between the mattress and the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor babies under 12 months, follow the Lullaby Trust's safer sleep advice. We don't make recommendations of our own for babies. As your child grows and moves up to a bigger bed, most children sleep well on a medium to medium-firm mattress; our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kids-mattresses\"\u003ekids mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e guide covers that next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's the difference between a floor bed and a mattress on the floor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA floor bed is a low frame that holds the mattress, sometimes on slats that let air underneath, while a mattress on the floor has no frame and no airflow beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome floor beds are only a frame around the mattress, with no base at all. They give the look and keep the mattress in place, but not the airflow, so check what's underneath before you buy one, and treat a frame without a base like a mattress on the floor. A frame with slats does both jobs: the mattress stays low enough for a young child to climb in and out, and air can still reach the underside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOurs is a family business, and we're happy to help you match a mattress to a floor bed: send the frame's inside measurements through our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/mattresstown.co.uk\/collections\/floor-bed-mattresses.oembed","provider":"Mattress Town","version":"1.0","type":"link"}