Open coil single bed mattress
Buy now £232.75, Little Folks Furniture
- Sizes available: Full size single 190 x 91 cm, double and high bed options available
- Mattress depth: 20-21 cm
- Material: Open coil spring
- Guarantee: Five years
- Rating: 7/10
The first thing we noticed is the depth of this mattress, at a chunky 20-21cm. It’s plumply stuffed with an open coil sprung unit consisting of 192 springs (in comparison, the pocket sprung version has three times more with 608 springs). The open coil springs are linked together and covered in a cotton wool material made predominantly from recycled materials. On top of this, you’ll find the comfortable upholstery layer composed of polyester fibres which not only gives a comforting cover to the spring core but also provides a bounce factor on the surface of the mattress.
Other things in its favour are the hand tufting and sewn fluted side which keeps all the layers in place to preserve its shape. Lastly, it’s finished off with a 100 per cent cotton twill cover.
Comfort and performanceJust looking at it we knew this mattress was going to be comfortable, and that’s down to the sheer thickness of it. The cotton twill cover is soft to the touch too. Naturally, the adults wanted to test it out too, and it was reminiscent of times spent on luxury hotel beds, albeit at a single size.
There were no complaints in the two weeks our five-year-old tester slept on it and she looked well supported, as the mattress responded to her wriggling – and we certainly couldn’t hear the spring unit as she moved about. Our tester gave it the obligatory bounce test too, which got two thumbs up.
Admittedly, she is a good sleeper, but as the testing took place over the summer months, we weren’t sure how our tester’s sleep would be affected by the heat. However, the 100 per cent cotton cover seemed to do its job of keeping this mattress breathable.
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Since we only tested this mattress for two weeks it’s hard to judge the longevity factor, but everything is put in place to maintain its shape thanks to the hand tufting and sewn fluted side. We can’t see this one ageing.
Practicality and flexibilityThis mattress is too deep for safe use on bunk beds or high beds, so that does limit your options if you were to change beds. Sprung mattresses weigh more than foam, and with a mattress as chunky as this, it didn’t surprise us that it weighs 22kg. There are strong flag stitch sewn handles for easier moving but we can’t deny that it’s heavy. As with any spring mattress, it’s suggested you turn it regularly. The brand recommends letting the mattress breathe to extend its life by turning it every four to six weeks, so there’s a bit of maintenance required too.
As the mattress cover is non-removable, given that the intended use is for a child, you’ll likely want to purchase a mattress protector. The last thing you want when investing in a mattress is for it to be ruined by an accident.
The verdict: Little Folks Furniture open coil single bed mattressWe can’t deny the comfort of this mattress, and that’s surely the most important thing when reviewing a mattress. Behind the scenes, the spring unit is supporting our reviewer as she grows. Given its weight and limitations, it may not be the most practical choice but we think the comfort overrides that, particularly if it’s likely to stay on the same bed frame. Pricewise, it’s midrange. You feel like you’re getting a high-quality mattress that’ll see your little one through childhood for what you pay.