{"title":"Shorty mattresses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat size is a shorty mattress?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shorty mattress measures 75 x 175 cm, or 2ft6 x 5ft9. It's the same width as a small single but 15 cm shorter, and it's 15 cm narrower and 15 cm shorter than a standard single.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCentimetres\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShorty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 x 175 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2ft6 x 5ft9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort single (some brands)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 x 175 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3ft x 5ft9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall single\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 x 190 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2ft6 x 6ft3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 x 190 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3ft x 6ft3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNames overlap, so go by the centimetres. Some brands sell a 90 x 175 cm short single, the same length as a shorty but 15 cm wider. Junior and extendable beds are different again, and some take a 160 x 70 or 160 x 80 cm mattress. Measure the inside of the frame, width and length, before you order, and use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/size-guide\"\u003emattress size guide\u003c\/a\u003e if you're unsure which you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a shorty bed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shorty bed is a children's bed built to take a 75 x 175 cm mattress, shorter and narrower than a standard single. You'll find the size on shorty bunk beds and compact children's beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shorter frame takes up less floor space, which helps in a small or shared bedroom. The trade-off is that a child outgrows a shorty sooner than a full-length bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWill a single or small single mattress fit a shorty bed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither a single nor a small single mattress will fit a shorty bed, because both are 15 cm too long and a single is 15 cm too wide as well. Neither can lie flat in a shorty frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opposite causes problems too. A shorty mattress in a small single frame leaves 15 cm empty at the foot, and in a single frame there's a gap along the side as well. On a bunk, that kind of gap lets the mattress shift and leaves room for a foot to slip down beside it. If your frame turns out to be 75 x 190 cm, you need \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-single-mattresses\"\u003esmall single mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e; for other near-miss sizes, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/awkward-sizes\"\u003eawkward size mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow deep should a shorty bunk bed mattress be?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shorty bunk bed mattress should be no deeper than the maximum mattress line marked on the bunk, which on many raised beds works out at around 15 to 16 cm. The line on your own bed is the figure that counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder BS EN 747, the line keeps the guard rail at least 16 cm above the top of the mattress, and a topper counts towards the depth. The same standard says the upper bunk isn't suitable for children under 6. Within that depth, a light foam mattress is easier to lift when you change the sheets on a top bunk, while a slim pocket sprung one lets more air through for a child who sleeps warm. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thin-mattresses\"\u003ethin mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e are a good place to start for a top bunk, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bunk-bed-mattresses\"\u003ebunk bed mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e covers top and bottom bunks in more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen will my child outgrow a shorty mattress?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shorty mattress suits a child up to about 160 to 165 cm tall, using the rule that a mattress should be 10 to 15 cm longer than the person sleeping on it. If your child's head and feet touch both ends, they've outgrown it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamilies often move to a full-length bed somewhere around the early teens. The next step is a small single or single, both 190 cm long, or a 200 cm European single for a tall teenager. Until then, most children sleep well on a medium to medium-firm mattress, and a waterproof protector makes accidents easier to deal with. Like all our mattresses, each shorty meets UK fire safety rules (BS 7177). See \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kids-mattresses\"\u003ekids mattresses\u003c\/a\u003e for more on choosing for a child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShorty beds are one of the awkward sizes this family-run shop specialises in. If your bed doesn't match any size above, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003esend us its measurements\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll tell you whether we have a mattress that fits.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"trundleease-10-trundle-mattress","title":"TrundleEase 10 Trundle Mattress","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TrundleEase 10 is a slim foam mattress for the pull-out bed that slides away under another bed. At 10 cm deep it leaves room for the trundle drawer to close, and it's just as useful for sleepovers, guest beds and bunks where space is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a single 10 cm layer of foam with no springs, so it's light enough to lift in and out of a drawer and quiet when someone turns over. The medium-firm feel gives a child or a guest even support. The soft stretch-knit cover comes off for washing, and a non-slip base fabric helps stop it sliding about on a trundle that's pulled in and out every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit your bed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck two things on your bed's page: the mattress size and the maximum mattress depth. The TrundleEase suits any trundle, bunk bed, high sleeper or cabin bed that takes a mattress 10 cm deep or more. Match the length too: a European single is 90 x 200 cm, 10 cm longer than a UK single, and our shorty is 75 x 175 cm.\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; unroll it in the room it's going in and allow up to 72 hours for it to reach its full shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swann Sleep","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":55002216989010,"sku":"MJTRUNDEASE1030","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small double","offer_id":55002217021778,"sku":"MJTRUNDEASE1040","price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double","offer_id":55002217054546,"sku":"MJTRUNDEASE1046","price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small single","offer_id":55002217087314,"sku":"MJTRUNDEASE1026","price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shorty","offer_id":55002217120082,"sku":"MJTRUNDEASE10SHRT","price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"European single","offer_id":55002217152850,"sku":"MJTRUNDEASE10EU30","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"European small double","offer_id":55002217185618,"sku":"MJTRUNDEASE10EU40","price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"European double","offer_id":55002217218386,"sku":"MJTRUNDEASE10EU46","price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1118\/1768\/7378\/files\/TrundleEase-10-Mattress-3.jpg?v=1791555511"},{"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. 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