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Once you’ve decided on purchasing a bunk bed, you’re going to need to get a bunk bed mattress. Many people wonder if a mattress for a bunk bed is any different than any other mattress. The short answer is yes and no. In this article we’ll take a look at some of the differences and some of the similarities so that you know what you’re looking for when you go out to make your purchase. More than likely, you purchased your bunk bed for your child or children and they are very excited about it. The last thing you want to do is have them sleeping uncomfortably because of the poor mattress selection.

The first thing to note when looking for a bunk bed mattress size is that unless you have purchased some exceptionally unusual bunk bed, the size of the mattress you will need is just your standard twin sized mattress. The standard size for a twin sized mattress is 39 inches wide by 76 inches long. If you’re a have your book that structure, you might want to take a quick measure of it to make sure yours does conform to this general size guideline. Also, when you do shop for your new bunk bed mattress, was unlikely they will be simply labeled “twin”. However, it never hurts to double check the measurements to make sure you don’t end up with something that’s just a little bit too long and cause more headaches than anything else.

The thing that makes bunk beds somewhat different than most other standard beds is that there is no need for a box spring. There are other beds such as platform beds that are similar to bunkbeds in this way and that is that platform upon which the mattress rests that gives both the support and that little bit of give to make for a good sleeping surface. I imagine one of the other reasons you wouldn’t want to have a box spring beneath the mattress on a bunk bed is that for many homes with average height ceilings, you would probably be giving somewhat tight on space with the double-decker situation.

The thing about bunkbeds is that they don’t all necessarily have the built-in support designed to replace a box spring. In such a case there are specific bunk bed mattresses that have built-in support within them, yet remain a “single-decker” setup. You’ll want to check whether your particular bed is set up for this kind of mattress or not. If you hadn’t yet purchased the bed, I would recommend getting one with built-in support in the bed rather than the mattress. By doing this, you have more options when it comes to Bob bed mattresses. In addition, the mattress with built-in support cannot be flipped over. It’s nice to be able to flip and rotate the mattress from time to time and that is why we recommend having this support built into the bed rather than the mattress.

There are certain mattresses that are manufactured and labeled as specific for bunkbeds. For example, if you’re looking for more of a cheap bunk bed mattress, Walmart carries a 6 inch quilted top bunk bed mattress that many customers have been very pleased with. It is made of with a combination of a cotton and polyester blended fiber. This makes for comfortable sleeping yet it still easy to clean I simply wiping it with a damp cloth. This can be pretty handy when you consider it’s a child’s bed…

This mattress is very much like a mini futon and is quite easy to roll up and take a long with you if you are perhaps taking your child to a sleepover. In fact, a number of customers opted to purchase backup mattresses specifically for sleepovers when the children’s friends come over. One thing to note is that because this is a slightly thinner twin sized mattress, your standard sized twin sheets will be somewhat loose as compared to your typical full coil twin mattress.

Another option you might want to consider is a foam mattress. Memory foam mattresses can be heavenly to sleep on for many people. In addition, they are typically considerably thinner than your standard mattress construction. Another benefit of this type of mattresses that it too can be flipped over to use the reverse side. Also, for some people who are particularly sensitive to certain allergens. Some of these memory foam mattresses are the best solution they’ve been able to find because foam is resistant to dust mites as well as being naturally antimicrobial. One thing to note; mattresses made of this type of material are vacuum packed and compress significantly. Don’t be too concerned when you see the original package. Once you open it up and give it an hour or two to decompress, you will see that you have a perfectly normal shaped mattress twin bunk bed mattress ready for your use.

So he can see, while there are a few minor variations with bunk beds as compared to your standard floor bed, it is nothing too dramatic. For the most part, you can simply find the appropriate twin sized mattress, without the need for a box spring, and you will have exactly what you need as far as a bunk bed mattress.