Hi Kbee,
Welcome to the Mattress UnderGround, we are happy to have you and thanks for your question.
I am going to do a quick rundown of the 3 mattresses, but this also concern with the toddler.
Naturepedic Serenade Plush
- Comfort Level: Very plush and cozy, designed for softness while maintaining support.
- Support: Offers good spinal alignment with its dual-firmness options, which can cater to side sleepers.
- Pressure Relief: Excellent at alleviating pressure points due to its plush top layer.
- Tufting: Features non-invasive tufting, so you shouldn’t feel the buttons.
- Durability: Made from organic materials, ensuring longevity without sagging.
Naturepedic Concerto
- Comfort Level: Medium firmness with a balance of support and softness.
- Support: Provides a more responsive feel, which can be beneficial for your husband’s weight and your side sleeping needs.
- Pressure Relief: Good pressure relief, but may not feel as plush as the Serenade.
- Tufting: Similar to the Serenade, with minimal feel of buttons.
- Versatility: Can be a good transitional option for your toddler as it’s slightly firmer.
MGM Kiwi
- Comfort Level: Known for a plush feel but generally offers a supportive structure.
- Support: Good for side sleepers, but may not provide the same plushness as the Serenade.
- Pressure Relief: Provides decent pressure relief but might feel less soft compared to the other two.
- Tufting: Typically designed to avoid feeling any buttons.
- Hybrid Benefits: Good mix of foam and springs for support and comfort.
So, just a quick overview of the 3 mattresses. Now on to the toddler. I would suggest you read this recent post. Children often do better with a firm supportive mattress as it helps with their spinal posture and development.
Understanding that you and your spouse may have individual and dissimilar preferences, I would focus on the best bed for the toddler, independent of the co-sleeping arrangement. You may find that if the toddler is comfortable and enjoys sleeping in their own bed, the transition from the co-sleeping concept may be accelerated, which from a mattress firmness perspective will be better in the long run. I would also suggest a full size rather than a twin that most parents lean towards.
Chances are a quality mattress for the toddler will last quite a long time and he/she will appreciated the extra room as he/she moves into the teen years. Plus, you get to skip a mattress expense.
Regarding the potential occasion co-sleep, if their is a need for that security “blanket”, should not be disruptive on a temporary basis, if your mattress is more plush than the toddlers. As a matter of fact, if the toddler feels a little uncomfortable on a plusher mattress, you may find the toddler drifting back to his own bed as it may be more comfortable.
Hopefully @TheCleanBedroom will chime in on the Naturepedic comparisons and offer additional insights on the EOS as well.
Best of luck,
Maverick.