How to choose a mattress?

For bunk beds, LANO Furniture recommends mattresses no taller than 13 cm.

The right mattress height matters above all for safety: a mattress that's too tall reduces the height of the safety rails and limits how effective they are.

For trundle beds you should use a mattress no taller than 8 cm. This lets the extra bed slide properly under the main bed.

For the trundle of a 90 × 200 cm bed, order a mattress measuring 90 × 190 × 8 cm.

The mattress needs to be purchased separately. You can choose one of the models recommended for the particular type of bed.

Yes. The recommended maximum height of 13 cm applies to both the top and bottom bunk.

This limit is primarily about children's safety: a mattress that's too tall reduces the height of the safety rails meant to protect the child from falling out of bed.

For infants, it's worth choosing mattresses made from materials that provide proper support, ventilation and hygiene. Foam mattresses with a latex layer or visco foam can be a good choice.

When choosing, the main things to consider are the mattress's intended use, the right firmness, and a good fit with the cot.

Stable body support matters most for infants. The mattress shouldn't be too soft, since that can fail to provide proper support. It shouldn't be too firm either, as that reduces sleeping comfort.

It's worth choosing a medium-firm mattress, such as Dream or Clean. If in doubt, it's best to check with a paediatrician or midwife.

When choosing a mattress for an older child, it's worth leaving enough room for them to move freely while sleeping. As a rule of thumb, the mattress should be about 20 cm longer than the child's height.

There's no single type of mattress that's best for every child. Foam and spring mattresses use different technologies and have different properties.

Foam mattresses can provide proper support and comfort, and their durability depends mainly on the foams used. A well-made foam mattress can have a load capacity comparable to some spring mattresses.

When choosing, the main things to consider are the child's age, weight and the size of the bed.

In a Bonnell mattress, the springs are connected to each other. Pressure on one part of the mattress can therefore cause a larger area of the surface to give way.

In a pocket-spring mattress, each spring sits in its own pocket and works more independently. This spreads pressure more evenly and lets the mattress contour more closely to the body.

We recommend turning the mattress every 2-3 months. This helps wear the surface evenly, supports ventilation, and limits moisture build-up and unpleasant odours.

Choosing a mattress depends above all on the individual user's needs. Age, weight, height, bed size, preferred firmness, and any health conditions or specialist recommendations should all be taken into account.

For back complaints, it's worth looking for a mattress that gives the body stable support.

• pocket-spring mattresses provide point-based support, since the springs work independently,
• visco-foam mattresses contour to the shape of the body from its own warmth and help distribute pressure evenly.

If you have health problems, it's best to discuss your choice of mattress with a doctor or physiotherapist.

For people with allergies, it's worth choosing mattresses made from materials that limit allergen build-up and offer good ventilation.

A good option is the Gombo mattress with a latex layer, which has anti-allergenic and anti-fungal properties. Another option is Bloom, a soft latex-foam model that also supports good ventilation.