What size (depth) mattress should be used?
1378230
I use a regular twin matress. I even put a twin mattress on the bottom so it was more like bunk beds and softer to sit on in the fort.
1378231
We have a standard twin mattress that is 6" deep. The guard rails are 13" tall so you wouldn't want a bed any deeper than around 10". No box spring required as there are wood slates included with the bed. The length of our mattress is 72" long and 38" wide and it fits in there just right with a small amount of room around the sides.
611367
your question is oddly stated. the depth of your mattress is dependent upon your purchase of said mattress - regardless of the platform itself...? my current mattress has a depth of 16 inches - approximately 2.0 - 2.5 inches of the mattress are nested in the platform itself. I hope that helps.
1079477
A twin mattress that is 6 inches in height is ideal, but an 8 inch mattress will work too. There will be only about 2 inches of clearance of the rail with an 8 inch though.
1520729
We used a twin sized foam mattress for the bed which was 6 inch thick. There was a small gap in length but not in width that could fit a full mattress.
1412856
I purchased a 8 inch memory foam mattress for bottom and a 6 inch memory for the top,the top mattress do not want any higher because then the child will be with the height of the guard rails almost anyway,they recommend a 6 inch mattress,and they were right,so glad I made that decision,ITS PERFECT,MY 4RS OLD LOVES IT AND SO DOES MY 12 YRS WHO SLEEPS ON THE BOTTOME WHO IS A BIG 12 YRS OLD HE IS 150 POUNDS AND 5"6 WITH SIZE 11 SHOE HAD HAS PLENTY OF ROOM.i JUST MEASURE IT FOR YOU ITS 3 FEET 2 INCHES WHEN HE SITS UP FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE BED ON A 8INCH MATTRESS,HOPE THAT HELPED YOU,REMOEMBER IF YOU PURCHASE A THICKER MATTRESS THAN 8INCH OF COURSE YOU WILL HAVE LESS HEIGHT ROOM
468391
I found the 2 inch worked for me to a point. I found that the bede under must be reasonably firm. Thickness depends on the size of the person.
1892115
We used an 8 inch mattress and it fit just fine. You could probably get away with a 9 or 10 inch but nothing bigger.
1660175
I would use deep pocket sheets; the regular ones will fit but the edges will be slightly exposed in the middle.
1149182
The maximum recommended mattress depth is 8". I purchased 8" mattresses for my 4 1/2 and 3 year olds and am satisfied with the 6" of railing that remains above the mattress. If your child is a particularly mobile sleeper, you may want to go with a 5" mattress to get 9" of railing above it.
617808
I would almost be tempted to use a king size. My mattress & box springs are deep. I bought 2 kings & used 18 inches of the second quilt.
85120
I have a very deep mattress, deeper than most I think, and it comes pretty close. I'll bet you'd be fine.
286361
Go around to some mattress shops in your town and try them out. Especially the memory foam and latex ones, and make notes of the ones you like. If you have the names of the models of national brands that you like, you'll be able to give Chuck a better idea of what you like. I personally said pretty much the same as you and probably would have picked an 8 going in cold. I went to a Tempurpedic shop and tried out the mattresses and realized I wanted one just a little bit firmer, so when I corresponded with Chuck I picked a 7, and I'm very happy with it. But you're the only who can decide.
1820008
Mattress sits about 4" in frame. Standard full mattress is best, but if deeper it will just sit higher. Other than that it doesn't matter:)
720595
Crib and mattress sizes are standard, so any mattress should fit.Double check the dimensions just to be sure.There are many many variables to consider in the choice of the mattress.Do some research on consumer reports and similar websites.All potential safety issues are explained.The most useful resource we found was:http://www.cleanhealthyny.org/MattressMattersReport-Jan2012.pdf
1928072
I used an 8" mattress on the trundle. You have to raise the top mattress up to the highest level. My mattress was a mattress in the box. Worked great.
1748215
I use a 6 inch mattress and it works just fine. I think a 7 inch would still be okay.
568616
My son's mattress is 10" thick. I would imagine any height is fine. It's the length (twin XL) that matters.