Best Mattresses for Kids in 2022 – CNET [CNET]

Everyone needs a good night’s rest, but kids need it more than most. Depending on their age, some kids require up to 13 hours of sleep per night, and not getting enough can have negative impacts on your child’s mood, ability to concentrate and attention span. If you notice that your kid is sleepier — or crankier — than usual, it might be due to the fact that they’re sleeping on the wrong mattress.

A new mattress can’t help mitigate the “Can I just stay up one more hour?” queries, but it can improve your child’s sleep quality once you actually get them into bed. While a child can fit into most beds, the best mattresses for kids are made just for them. They’re typically on the softer side to support their lower body weights, and some have special layers, like waterproof covers, that help ease your mind during potty training or with nighttime accidents.

From memory foam mattresses to hybrid mattresses, to specialized dual-sided beds that you can flip as your children grow, these are the seven best mattresses for kids. Note the prices quoted are the full list price for the smallest available size, not including discounts.