Is the firmness of this 10" Cool AirFlow HD Memory Foam Mattress or the 10" Cool-breeze Gel foam mattress better for a child 3 years old and up?
2055635
I can not speak about a 3 year old, since I am 52 and 360 pounds. I believe this is a good quality mattress that will last a child from 3 until they are ready to move out of the house.
2055636
I have the one that is rated at 5.5 pounds density and it is very firm. I'm a big gal and I don't "sink" into it. I would think a softer density would be better for a child, but honestly don't know.
2055637
I honestly don't think either... I think the purpose of both requires weight of the human. Obviously a three yr old doesn't have much weight. My child is six and doesn't even put a dent in the mattress. It's like a rock he said.
1458771
There is jo need for a mattress pad unless you want a softer top. This matters is very firm. Also very think so adding another 2 to 3 inches would make it even thicker. Think about that when buying sheets. Putting a top would make the gel useless. Buy the 10 inch mattress if you want to put a topper.
883361
It has a firmer and a less firm side, but, both are fine for an infant to use. I still use mine with my toddler now, two years later. It's a great mattress.
845225
The gel makes it cooler to sleep on....if you are the type to feel heat from memory foam, the gel is the way to go.
1810338
Gel foam is more firm (less sinky) and supposedly cooler sleeping. I dont think you want this mattress less sinky, because it already does not sink link a tempurpedic. I never noticed any heat build up in the foam, but i have a mattress pad on it. So that is about it, except the obvious answer, which is....$100.00
1377353
No comparison, memory foam vs an air mattress. Its a wonderful bed that's conforming yet firm. My back and neck felt tons better after one night.
282274
it is much firmer than memory foam. We are using it in our RV and really like it. We prefer a very firm mattress and this fits the bill.
759076
I'm sorry, but it is a kinda firm mattress. Its a good one but Yea a Lil hard. I did hear it gets a Lil softer if its in a warmer climate but I'm in Fl and I keep it in the 70's in the house and its still a link firm. I would say if its not working for u then do like I did, I gave mine to my daughter and bought a pillow top mattress that was much softer which I did on Amazon. It was The 12' Pillow top Signature Sleep Mattress and I now Love. A huge difference. I hope this helps
2134298
Yes to both! Just a note about the product's sturdiness: We have had ours in the playroom for a year and a half and it has been abused by numerous kids under 6, and it has held up perfectly! I actually just mentioned to my husband yesterday how impressed I was that the air cushion hasn't lost any air or popped from all the use!
791552
Personally I feel that the Dream On Me Evenflo Baby Suite Selection 300 Foam Mattress with Square Corner (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009RPH72I/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) is a better fit, even though its not as firm. As another reviewer mentioned, the mattress is a bit narrower than the Evenflo Portable Baby Suite, there are some noticeable gaps, not HUGE gaps, but definitely doesn't fit as snug as the other mattress I mentioned.
71674
I just transitioned my daughter to her crib (using this mattress) a week ago, so it may be too soon for me to speak, but so far so good! I also debated about the foam vs. coil but went with coil based on advice from other moms. This one is firm, appears to be of good quality and is reasonably priced.
1765315
the one for my grandson is not very firm. he had to get used to the softness as he is big and sunk into it quite a bit.
688839
we love ours! not sure of the difference as this is the first memory foam we've had.
257558
The 2-stage mattress actually has two different firmnesses. One side of the mattress is the "infant" side which is more firm, and the opposite side is the "toddler" side which is less firm. The idea is that a firmer side is more appropriate for an infant, which I think is more relevant to parents who chose the stomach-sleep method with their babies. This is strictly my speculation, but I think a firmer infant side is meant to ease parental concerns about SIDS. Again, just my speculation. I sincerely doubt the less expensive version is any less safe or is of lesser quality, so it's really a matter of your comfort. This is the language from the product website: "The 2-Stage Lullaby Earth crib mattress features a firm, flat surface on the infant side (as recommended by pediatricians and the Consumer Product Safety Commission), and a softer sleep surface on the other side for growing toddlers. Strong edge and side support adds structural stability and makes the Lullaby Earth mattress an excellent choice for toddler beds." Hope this answers your question.
1473426
I saw no reason to get a dual firmness mattress. I figured if the only thing your baby has ever slept on is a firm mattress, they won't suddenly decide they want a softer mattress when they're a toddler, so why bother. My daughter has slept completely comfortably on this for the past 5 months (she's now 11 months) and don't forsee any need to switch to something softer in the future.
1381390
My husband, who was 280 lbs. when we bought the topper, felt it was too soft/not firm enough. After losing 70 pounds, he now feels it's just right. So I agree with the individual who suggested your son might prefer a more dense/thicker topper. If you can find a denser mattress by this manufacturer, it would be a good purchase. I love our topper, by the way.
1948379
My 10 year old is the same way. He hasn't complained about being hot. It's not cool gel bed.