My son finally got his “big boy bed.” We have a Munire Rhapsody crib that converts to a full size bed. It has wood rails and came with 5 flimsy slats that appear to have joints in them. I wouldn’t call them supportive in the least bit. What I didn’t realize is that the frame is 10" off the floor and that they recommend a bunky board or low profile foundation. My bed is only 4-5" off the floor, so I figured ordering a standard height box spring/mattresses would be fine (I missed the memo from them on their recommended foundation).
I ordered a Tuft and Needle 10" full size mattress and a US Box Spring standard height unit. I think both of them are wonderful, but now my son’s sleep surface is WAY TOO HIGH in the air! While he loves it, it’s very cumbersome for him and my wife to get on the bed if we lay down with him (she is on the shorter side). It also looks goofy.
Given that there is no lengthwise middle rail that came with the bed and the slats seem non-supportive, I am VERY hesitant about using a bunky board. There could be over 400lbs on the mattress (not counting mattress weight) if all three of us are on the bed reading stories. I can’t seem to find weight ratings on bunky boards, the lack of a center support beam, and air flow under the mattress are all part of my concerns.
1.) Should I be concerned with using a bunky board given the lack of any center support and questionable platform slats? Should I simply just make a support piece that sits in the middle of the bed under the board?
2.) Would my setup be ok with the “roll of slats” from here? They also have the 3" foundation, but again at about double the price I’d like to pay. Organic mattress foundations of wood, cotton, wool. Organic & Healthy, Inc
3.) Amazon has a Classic Brands 4inch foundation for $200. I don’t know the slat gap though and I need to determine if that’s enough of a drop for what I am looking for. I also don’t know about the Classic Brands quality.
Thanks!