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Hello all, I'd love to get some advice about what to look for in a latex mattress for my daughter. She's 2 years old, weighs maybe 25 pounds, and we're ready to transition out of the crib. We have a twin bed slatted bed frame already, so now it's just a question of what to put on top of that. I'm definitely keen on being as green as possible, but I do have a budget (who doesn't?) -- so now that I've recovered from sticker-shock (and after reading some of the more inspirational threads on here) I'm thinking that a more DIY approach is the way to go. I’m particularly intrigued by this 3” topper on sale at the Arizona Mattress Company: http://www.mattresses.net/3-twin-natural-latex-mattress-pad.html (100% Dunlop, 25 ILD) I just spoke with someone there and his suggestion was to use the topper by itself on the bed frame, and that I could add a core later as my daughter gets bigger. So I’m just wondering what others think of that idea – is that enough support for a toddler? What have others done? Would love to hear endorsements, concerns, and/or suggestions for other ways to get my daughter on a twin-sized latex sleeping surface. Thanks in advance. I'm really glad I found this place, as I seem to have fallen down the rabbit hole that is mattress shopping! |
| i just need to reiterate something because i am afraid i skipped over this point - the latex topper is NOT enough support for your toddler, i like your idea about DIY but you have it backwards, get the core now and the topper later. the latex crib mattress are extra firm latex cores which is the correct firmness for young developing spines all the way through toddlerhood and preschool years. so yes, if you want the greenest possible option at the best price i would go twin size non-zoned 100% dunlop extra firm core (over ild 40) from arizona mattress, wrap it in a wool blanket and or find an affordable cover but leave room for when you buy a topper in 5 years. the mattress will last forever. if you really can`t afford this then i would go futon. that`s my two cents! |
| Don't buy keetsa, they are made in China, and you don't want your kids sleeping on Chinese mattresses |