You thought selecting a mattress to suit your sleep needs was difficult? Try finding the best kids’ bed for your beloved little ones - now that’s a minefield! Whether it’s their first proper bed or they’ve just moved into a new space, an ill-matched mattress can cause havoc come bedtime, typically culminating in a tumult of tantrums and a night spent together in your bed instead.

But have no fear. Like your child’s new Superman-styled bed, we are here to swoop into action to solve your child’s sleeping woes (well, some of them anyway) and get you your bedtime privacy back. And it all starts with finding the best children’s mattress to suit their sleeping style.

From finding the most supportive mattress to choosing the best kids’ mattress for their age, we take you through our top tips for finding the best mattress for your child, below.

Getting a good night’s sleep is vital for all of us, not just our little ones. This is the time when your mind and body kick back, wind down, and repair themselves, ready for the following day.

For kids, that overnight restoration period is even more important. While it might not seem like much is happening on the surface, your child’s sleeping body is very much going full tilt trying to restore all the energy exerted during the day, as well as helping to repair those growing joints and bones. Suffice to say, it makes sense that you’ll want to find the most supportive kids’ mattress for your little one.

So, what’s the most supportive type of mattress? Well, of all the varieties, memory foam, pocket sprung, and latex are the most supportive mattresses for kids as they provide plenty of pushback on pressure points, like the neck and spine. Take a look at some of the key specs, below:

For more about the best mattresses for kids, or if you’d like to learn more about firmness and support, take a look at our handy mattress buying guide.

Your little ones might love the bouncy feel of a super soft mattress, but (and we’re sorry, kids) a medium-firm or firm mattress is best for children as they will help to properly support their growing joints and bones.

In fact, a medium-firm/firm mattress is always considered the most supportive mattress type for sleepers of any age. They do a great job of caring for your pressure points, without causing you to sink into the fabric so much that it affects spinal support when you’re at your most relaxed.

As your little ones grow to be not-so-little anymore, their sleep needs develop, too. For you as a parent, it’s about choosing the right kids’ mattress for their age – but what does that look like?

For babies and toddlers, a medium-firm is often recommended given their soft and pliable bones. A memory foam mattress is not advised for very young children, however, as the foam contours too closely to their tiny frames.

Then, kids up to 7 years old are best off sitting on the firmer side of the fence. This is peak growing time for your child, so you’ll want to offer the most supportive kids’ mattress for them.

Children over 7 years old can go softer still, with medium and medium-firm both great options for a good night’s sleep.

Now we’ve talked through the best mattress for kids, you’re all set for pairing it with a snazzy new bed frame that is just as unique as they are. But before you go to the nearest bed store, we’ve pulled together a few extra top tips which might come in handy when doing your bed shopping:

Ready to start shopping for the bed and mattress that will provide the most comfortable night’s sleep for your little one? That’s great! Head over to our inspiration page for more sleep advice, including how to create a relaxing bedroom and tips for a shared bedroom for more kids’ beds guidance.