Are Memory Foam Mattresses Good for My 11 Year Old Son?

​Hi Pete,
My son is 11 years old. Are memory foam mattresses good for him?
What do you recommend, soft or firm?
Thank you, Karen


Hi Karen,
Memory foam isn’t good for anyone.
It wears quickly, sleeps hot and you certainly don’t want to expose your son to the chemical off gassing. Memory foam consists of 61 different chemicals. Some, of which, are highly toxic.


A body requires firm support and a comfortable surface to sleep well.
A growing body will benefit from the independent suspension type of support provided by an individually pocketed coil system, which maintains the natural alignment of the body and spine and continually adjusts to the changing size of a growing child.


It’s at this age, when your son will begin to put on weight…not long before he’s fully grown. There are two mattresses that I recommend:
The Williams Kingston Plush Mattress, which comes with White Glove Delivery that includes Removal of the Old Mattress.
Or,
The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress.
In Medium if he’s average size, Medium Firm if he’s already a large boy.
This mattress comes with a 100 Night Trial Period.


Both mattresses use a pocketed coil & Pure, Organic & Hypoallergenic Latex Upholstery. Long lasting, no sleeping hot and no chemicals to off gas.
Both are currently on sale. 


Click on these links to view this mattress and place your order.


The Williams Kingston Plush Mattress 
https://cc-mattress-llc.square.site/product/kingston-plush/105?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=TBPEGMF6GAOUPNC4SCBQMGLT 


The PlushBeds Luxury Bliss Mattress 
https://www.plushbeds.com/products/12-luxury-bliss-natural-latex-mattress-with-encased-coils?variant=31705061490786&sscid=71k8_pjs8o&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051


You never want to put a new mattress on an old foundation.
Doing so will void the warranty of any mattress.
If you need a new boxspring/foundation, I recommend the Magniflex KD Foundation, which comes in your choice of height and color.
They’re very strong and assemble easily with no tools needed.
They are upholstered foundations, a bit dressy, but reasonably priced.
Shown here: 


Magniflex Foundations 
https://www.themattressexpert.com/foundations_and_bases.html#/


Also recommended is a waterproof mattress protector, which prevents perspiration from seeping into the upholstery materials.
Keeping your mattress clean and dry and odor free will enhance longevity.


The Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector is my recommendation…the one we use at home.
It sleeps cool and works well.
Shown here:


Sleep & Beyond Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector 
https://www.themattressexpert.com/sleep_and_beyond_protectors_and_encasements.html#/




Thanks, Pete - TME

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