How Often Do You Replace Your Child’s Mattress?

[Harry574]

Hi everyone,

I’m curious to know how often you typically replace your child’s mattress. I’ve heard that kids grow quickly, so I’m wondering if there’s a general rule of thumb for replacing a mattress as they get older. My child is growing fast, and I want to make sure they’re comfortable and sleeping on a good quality kids mattress*, but I’m not sure when it’s time to make the switch.

Do you all have any recommendations for how long a mattress should last, or any signs that it’s time to get a new one? Also, do you prefer to go for the same kind of mattress (memory foam, innerspring, etc.), or do you change things up as they get older?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

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[Emilie]

Hi @Harry574, 

Welcome to the community! How old is your little one now?

I will tag in a few members who I know have children, in case they have learnings to share from their own parenting journey: @Mike508 @Helen3 @Ben-and-Sam0 @Inna22 @Cathie19 @Nathalie1670 @Nash-Cottages-LLC0 @Robin4 any nuggets of wisdom for Harry?

Thanks everyone 🙂

Emilie

[Inna22]

@Emilie thanks for tagging me but I have no thoughts on this. I replace them as they get soiled or when I change the bed size. I start with a cheap option when they are little and get a normal mattress when they are older and are in a permanent bed. None of them seemed to care 

[Emilie]

Those are still useful insights, thanks @Inna22! This is how I was advised to approach my puppy's bedding as well (not in any way saying they are the same, of course), and that strategy does make sense since you know it will need to be replaced as they grow. 🙂 

[Elegant-Homes-Retreat0]

Hi @Harry574,

Great question! I agree with @Inna22—mattress replacement really depends on the child’s age, growth, and how the mattress holds up over time. A general guideline is to replace a child’s mattress every 6 to 8 years, or sooner if it’s showing wear, sagging, or they’re not sleeping well.

Like @Inna22 mentioned, starting with a basic mattress when they’re little makes sense, and upgrading as they move into a permanent bed is a smart move. Comfort and good support really matter as they grow!

Thanks @Emilie for starting this helpful thread and tagging the awesome community: @Mike508 @Helen3 @Ben-and-Sam0 @Inna22 @Cathie19 @Nathalie1670 @Nash-Cottages-LLC0 @Robin4 — I’d love to hear your thoughts too if you’ve got any mattress tips from your parenting or hosting experience!

[Emilie]

Thanks @Elegant-Homes-Retreat0 for your tips! Do you have children yourself or have provided children bedding for guests before?

[Elegant-Homes-Retreat0]

Hi @Emilie,

Yes, we do provide children's bedding for our guests upon request. While we don’t have children ourselves, we make sure to create a comfortable and family-friendly environment for guests traveling with kids. Happy to share more tips anytime!

[Robin4]

@Harry574 

Replacing a child's mattress is not something I have had to ponder about for the past 35 years, my kids being 52 and 49!

I do provide a Graco folding travel cot with inbuilt change-table for my guests but I would not get more than a handful per year that would require its use. I do wash the mattress cover after each guest use and the mattress has a plastic zip on cover to make sure no 'accidents' reach the mattress fabric. I don't expect that I will have to replace it in the future.

From my own point of view I have not replaced our personal mattress for 40 + years! I have not had to, we bought the best quality mattress we could find at the time and it has never let us down.......no broken springs or frayed fabric, no sagging. It is still as comfortable today as it was the day we bought it!

Mattresses are an individual thing, it's a bit like asking, "how long is a piece of string"!! How often it is replaced depends on the quality of it to start with, what sort of sleeping habits the user has, their weight. 

Our first mattress lasted us for 9 years, our second one has lasted 45 years and counting, but to be honest Harry, I think that has more to do with human nature than it does with the durability qualities of the mattress!!🤗

Cheers.......Rob.

[Emilie]

@Robin4 I knew your children were grown ups, but I had forgotten their childhood was this long gone ... how are the grandkids doing? 🤗

Appreciate the lovely pieces of wisdom regardless, it definitely seems to be the consensus that it's a case by case decision!

[Robin4]

@Emilie 

Bringing up kids is hard these days  but Emilie these grand-kids are special .

The elder one Madison is autistic, she is fine with her schooling but has trouble socially. All through her primary schooling she has been bullied,  but last year she  represented her school in a regional school band competition. Her school didn't win but, she picked up an award for best junior performer. Here she is drumming for Taylor Swift....

https://www.facebook.com/chris.dewsbury.90/videos/1075364087521494

Since that performance she has fellow students at the school gate every morning when she arrives wanting to be her friend. All of a sudden she is just seen as this nice little 11 year old who can do something they can't do.

Her younger sister Ivy is having her issues! All she wants to do when she grows up is be a model......

But she has been diagnosed as a type one Diabetic and has to inject herself with insulin 5 times a day.....a terrible cross to bare for a 9 year old .....

But her spirit, her confidence to cope with the hand she has been dealt with is a beacon for us all.

Ivy is a survivor and no matter what happens Emilie,  she will make the best of it.

As I said, they are a special pair of grandchildren! 

Cheers......Rob.