Mattress for a toddler to grow into

[phoenix]

Hi sab,

Neal recommended choosing firm and medium for the two layers, with the firm on the bottom. We are still trying to decide whether to go this way or with firm and firm. He did note that the 7 inch mattress can handle a body up to about 120 lbs. Given our intention to switch to another mattress around age 10, this should be ok. Boys in the 95th percentile are supposed to be around 100 lbs by that age. I wonder if the medium and firm would still be as supportive at 100 lbs.?

A firm/medium will probably provide better support/alignment than a firm/firm combination. The goal of a mattress is always to provide good alignment which means that it needs to be firm enough to “stop” the heavier parts of the body and soft and contouring enough to fill in the recessed gaps in the body profile. A sleeping surface that is too firm can result in support/alignment issues just as much as a mattress that is too soft. There is more about primary support and secondary support and the relationship between firmness/softness and good alignment in post #2 here. I would tend to follow Neal’s suggestion.

We are now trying to pick a foundation and are deciding between the 4" Ivy Organics foundation at PJ’s Sleep Company or the 4" Oasis foundation at A Happy Planet. They are both around the same price with shipping. Any advice on comparing the two.

I’m not familiar with any specific differences between them but I would treat them as close equivalents. While both are high quality foundations … they may be more costly than what you need and it may also be worth considering some of the less costly KD foundations that are mentioned in the foundation post here that would also be suitable for a latex mattress.

Phoenix