The Best Mattresses for Children's Skin

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It is a known fact that children's skin is particularly sensitive. Therefore, external aggressions and materials in contact with young children's skin can be responsible for certain allergies and irritations if we don't pay attention. It is therefore essential to be concerned about what comes into contact with your child's skin. Thus, the choice of a child's mattress and bedding must be made paying attention to certain criteria.

Which is the healthiest mattress?

To choose the healthiest possible children's mattress, it is recommended to turn to natural materials. Indeed, these are recommended for both your child's clothes and other textiles they will use daily. We can notably mention organic cotton or bamboo like our 90x190x16 bamboo mattress which are therefore made from natural and thus healthy materials.

Furthermore, labels are an excellent way to ensure you've chosen the healthiest possible children's mattress. You can, for example, verify the presence of the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 label. It guarantees the safety of textiles or products used during the production process for both humans and the environment. We can also mention the Certipur label. This is a program for testing foams used particularly in bedding to ensure compliance with certain thresholds or the absence of certain substances considered potentially dangerous for humans or the environment.

By choosing a children's mattress made of natural materials and certified by trusted organizations, you can be more confident in choosing the healthiest possible product. Moreover, you can go further by favoring made in France. The product quality will be all the more appreciable and you are thus certain of compliance with current European standards.

What mattress size for which age?

The question of mattress size according to age concerns many parents. In fact, the basic rules are quite simple to apply:

  • For an infant under 6 months

    For an infant under 6 months, it is essential to provide bedding adapted to their small size and specific safety and comfort needs. Generally, a cradle or reassuring co-sleeper is preferred. The choice of mattress plays a key role in the baby's peaceful sleep, and it is advisable to opt for a breathable and hypoallergenic mattress, such as the Bamboo Airsens cradle mattress 40x80 cm, specially designed to ensure excellent air circulation and reduce the risk of allergies in infants.

  • For a baby from 6 months to 2 years

    For a baby from 6 months to 2 years, a crib with bars will mainly be used to ensure safety while allowing freedom of movement for the growing baby. The most common size for this period is the baby mattress 60x120 cm, ideally made of natural and organic materials. The organic cotton baby mattress 60x120 cm is particularly suitable to support your child's sleep thanks to its breathable properties and optimal ergonomic support for growing little ones.

  • For a child from 2 to 6 years old

    For a child from 2 to 6 years old, several possibilities exist to follow your child's development. While the 70x140 cm baby crib mattress may still be suitable for some time, it is generally recommended, around the age of 2 or 3, to adopt a more spacious bed to accompany your child's rapid development. You can then opt for a standard child-size mattress such as the Bamboo Airsens mattress 90x190 cm. This model combines comfort, support and breathability, thus offering your child restorative and peaceful nights. To choose the best mattress suited to this age group, consult our dedicated guide on how to choose the right mattress for a 2-year-old in 2025.

  • For a child over 6 years old

    For a child over 6 years old, choosing a mattress becomes crucial to ensure quality sleep and support their growth and muscular development. At this age, a spacious mattress, such as the Hemp Latex children's mattress 90x190 cm, is ideal thanks to its perfect combination of firm support and soft comfort, offering your child restorative and healthy sleep. This standard size is also suitable for longer-term use, including during adolescence, as it offers enough space and a durable structure to meet your child's changing needs.

What is the best children's mattress to choose?

The best children's mattress is one that combines natural materials, appropriate firmness, and certifications guaranteeing the absence of harmful substances.

When it comes to choosing the ideal mattress for your child, several essential criteria must be taken into account. First, opt for a mattress made of natural materials, such as organic cotton or bamboo, which offer excellent breathability and reduce the risk of allergies. For example, the BioCoton mattress 90x200 cm features a 100% organic cotton cover, ensuring a healthy sleep environment for your child.​

The firmness of the mattress is also crucial for properly supporting the child's developing spine. Firm but comfortable support is recommended to promote harmonious growth. The Bamboo AirSens mattress 90x190 cm offers an ideal balance between firmness and comfort, thanks to its high-density foam and naturally hypoallergenic bamboo viscose ticking.​

Finally, ensure that the mattress has certifications such as Oeko-Tex or Certipur, guaranteeing the absence of substances harmful to health. These independent labels certify that the mattress is free from dangerous chemicals, thus ensuring a safe sleep environment for your child. The Hemp Latex mattress 90x190 cm is an excellent choice, combining natural materials like hemp and latex, while being Oeko-Tex certified.​

By taking these elements into account, you will ensure peaceful nights and optimal development for your child.

Why must a baby's mattress be firm?

Beyond purchasing an organic mattress with the right dimensions, the level of firmness is also important, particularly for the youngest ones. Indeed, it is essential that the baby's mattress has a high level of firmness. The goal? To provide necessary spinal support for optimal comfort and growth. Moreover, not sinking into the mattress helps reduce the risk of suffocation.

Most often, quality baby mattresses are designed to meet this firmness criterion. By choosing a trusted brand, you are assured of selecting a model that is firm enough for your baby. Then, you'll need to know which is the best bed for a baby that will accommodate the chosen mattress.

What thickness for a child's mattress?

Regarding mattress thickness, standard dimensions are most often offered ranging from 12 to 20 cm depending on brands, ranges, and models. The most important thing is to ensure it corresponds to the bed you have chosen. Indeed, some children's beds, such as bunk beds for example, give precise indications regarding mattress thickness. If it's too thick, the risk of falling over the guardrail becomes more significant. Therefore, check the maximum recommended thickness in your child's bed manual to choose a children's mattress with the right thickness.

What about bedding?

Finally, the question of bedding is also crucial since it will be in direct contact with your child's skin. Here too, natural materials are essential, with for example cotton or linen which are healthy and breathable materials. Here again, favor textiles with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification. This ensures that both the material and the treatments used in making the bedding are safe for your child's health.

Also make sure to wash your child's bedding with hypoallergenic detergent to further preserve their well-being.

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