NanceXToo Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 If you were buying a twin sized mattress for a 5 year old boy for his very first "big boy" (twin sized) bed, would you opt for a softer mattress or a firmer mattress? My son's 5th birthday is tomorrow, we bought him a very nice used loft bed for his birthday present to replace his toddler bed with crib mattress, and my husband is going to go to Big Lots to get him a mattress in about an hour. The two choices there are: a Serta Arrington Firm Twin Mattress for $99.99 or a Serta Boulevard Plush Twin Mattress for $149.99. He'll have this for YEARS. Do I go with firm or plush? Does it matter? Help! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Firm. As he grows and gains weight, the other might sag. If it's too firm, you can always add a pad, but if it's too soft, it's hard to firm it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcyB Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Firm :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcyB Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Be sure to do a mattress pad, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 I would buy the plush. Plush usually means it has a pillow top over a somewhat firm mattress. Also, if you are really getting a mattress that will last for years, make sure you get something very comfortable! On many occasions, you will probably be lying on that bed, too!!! (Storytime, illness, nightmares, etc...) I would not buy a cheap rock of a bed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 If plush means pillowtop on top of firm coil mattress, I would opt for plush. There needs to be a balance for proper support. It needs to be comfortable. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted November 6, 2010 Author Share Posted November 6, 2010 Argh mixed reviews lol. I don't know what to do. I feel like 'plush' sounds more COMFORTABLE, you know? The "plush" one says: Convenient EasyCare single-sided, no flip maintenance Comfort Foam Unique foam layer that provides cushioning comfort while maintaining resilience for durable support at the sleep surface. Soft Convoluted Foam® Air flows freely through this layer of foam so it maintains its resilience for consistent comfort every night Sertapedic® Coil Innerspring Unit Heavy-gauge, twice-tempered coils provide durable support to the key pressure points of the body FireBlocker® Helping to keep families safe by exceeding federal and state flammability standards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted November 6, 2010 Share Posted November 6, 2010 Check the depth of the two options. If it is a loft bed there will be a max depth for the mattress because of safety (side rail height). The plush might be too tall if it has a pillowtop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylianna Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 I hope I'm not too late! Don't buy a mattress that is single side because it says "no flip". Really it just means "CAN'T flip". It is the same as a regular mattress, just with ONE plush side. If you choose not to flip, it doesn't matter if it is single or double sided or not... Of course you may WANT a mattress that you can flip if there is an 'accident' and you need it to be flipped. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Firm. As he grows and gains weight, the other might sag. If it's too firm, you can always add a pad, but if it's too soft, it's hard to firm it up. Firm and flippable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Plush. No need to flip - get a good waterproof mattress cover. Inexpensive mattresses without any special top are not comfortable. May be okay for a few years, but as he gets older, it will sag and the spring feel will be there ... But if you already bought the firm one, don't worry! Get him a cool comforter and he'll never even notice. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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