Jay Be Simply Kids Foam Free Sprung Mattress Mattress
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Jay Be Simply Kids Foam Free Sprung Mattress Mattress
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- Made for the size most kids' frames take: Bunks, mid sleepers and cabin beds are almost always built around the 90 x 190cm single, so this size drops straight into the frames children actually use.
- Leaves room for the rest of childhood: At 3ft wide it keeps floor space free for a desk, wardrobe and toy storage, which matters in a room a child plays in as well as sleeps in.
- Cool sleeping in a small room: The foam-free sprung build means less heat build-up, useful for warm little sleepers in box rooms that trap the sun.
- Two singles fit where one big bed won't: For siblings sharing, a pair of UK singles plus a walkway is often workable in rooms that couldn't take anything wider.
- Cheap, easy bedding: Single sheets and duvets are the most widely stocked and least expensive of any size, handy when a child's bedding needs replacing often.
This size suits you if...
You're buying a first proper mattress for a child moving out of a cot bed, you need a mattress for a bunk, cabin or mid-sleeper frame, or you're kitting out a small bedroom where every centimetre of floor space counts. Allow at least 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space and the UK single fits comfortably, even with siblings sharing.
Consider another size if...
Your child is a restless sleeper who ends up sideways by morning, or you want a bed with growing room into the teenage years. The UK small double is 30cm wider at the same length; we suggest at least 2.4m x 2.8m of floor space for it.
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Will the JAY-BE Simply Kids single fit a bunk bed or mid sleeper?
At 90 x 190cm it matches the footprint of standard UK bunk, cabin and mid-sleeper frames. JAY-BE doesn't publish a depth for this mattress, though, and raised frames often set a maximum height for their guard rails, so check your frame's depth limit against the retailer's listing before you buy.
Is a UK single big enough for a child sharing a room?
Usually, yes. Two UK singles with a walkway between them fit in rooms that couldn't take one wider bed, which makes this size the practical choice for siblings sharing. For each bed, allow around 2.1m x 2.8m of floor space, less where the beds share a wall.
How long will a child fit a UK single mattress?
The UK single is 190cm long, the same length as a UK double, so height is rarely the reason to size up. Width is the more common squeeze: if your child sprawls or you want space to read together at bedtime, the UK small double adds 30cm of width.
Does the JAY-BE Simply Kids single sleep cool in a small bedroom?
It should do better than most. The construction is foam free, and sprung support without foam layers tends to hold less heat, which helps in box rooms and loft spaces that warm up in summer. It's a sensible pick for a child who kicks the duvet off.
Where can I find the best price on the JAY-BE Simply Kids in a UK single?
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