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Checked on Dreams' site, 10 October 2026. Full terms at Dreams
In our experience, the materials and construction that go into this product can make it suitable for the following people.
Children are tough customers for a mattress: still growing, so they need real support, and endlessly energetic, so the bed has to survive years of bouncing. Dreams' Little Star Extra Deep Pocket Sprung Kids is made for both jobs. Its deep pocket-sprung core gives proper, responsive support rather than the flat feel of a budget foam pad, which counts while a child's posture is still forming, and the robust spring layer holds its shape through heavy daily use. The medium tension suits lighter young frames and the constant shifting of a child asleep. For a bed meant to last from one growth spurt to the next, that durable spring core is what carries it.
Great to see pocket spring support systems utilised in children's mattresses.
Fair price point relative to quality.
Limited sizing and uncertain lead times may put off those who need it in a hurry.
We know that kids have a lot of energy and need a mattress that can keep up. That's why the Little Star Extra Deep Pocket Sprung Kids Mattress is made with 324 pocket springs for full body contouring to help keep your child's body aligned and free from aches and pains. The pocket springs work alongside the anti allergy fabric making it breathable to help temperature regulation.
This mattress is also water repellent, so accidents are easy to wipe clean while also being PVC free. What's more, the tension within this mattress is rated as having a medium comfort grade which is the goldilocks of supports and one which allows your child to sleep on their side and back without issue.
The cover is removable and washable at 40 degrees and the mattress has protected and wipe clean inners for a hygienic sleeping environment. Rest easy with a 5-year guarantee.
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Drawing on over 10 years in the mattress industry, our team judged the construction, materials and firmness of the Little Star Extra Deep Pocket Sprung Kids Mattress point by point from its 18-point specification and Dreams' listing, and benchmarked it against 22 other children's mattresses we track. We have checked its price 538 times since March 2022. How we review
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We've expanded on the specifications of the product to better help you understand its benefits.
A medium comfort grade indicates an intermediate feel. Positioned between soft and firm, this category provides a starting point when comparing firmness options alongside the product's construction details.
PVC is a type of plastic, so a PVC-free mattress leaves that material out of its construction, which tells you about one excluded material and nothing about firmness or durability.
A medium grade is the brand's middle feel, between soft and firm, for people who prefer that balance. Ratings don't transfer between brands, so compare within the range.
Inside are 324 springs, each held in its own fabric pocket. They move separately under pressure, allowing support to vary beneath different parts of the body.
Little Big Dreams says the mattress is breathable, meaning air and moisture can pass through it, which it says helps regulate your child's body temperature.
Billed as anti allergy fabric, it has no specified treatment or testing method, so check materials if you need to avoid a particular substance.
The protected inners have wipe-clean surfaces for removing surface mess, a feature promoted as supporting a hygienic sleeping environment.
Guarantee cover runs for five years. Your cover is provided by the maker, with the retailer's terms setting out how to submit a claim.
Allow 20cm (about 7.9 inches) for mattress thickness when assessing bed height, and choose fitted sheets with sufficient depth.
Intended for children aged approximately 5 and over, the age guidance identifies suitable users without stating a lifespan.
Marketed as water repellent for wiping away spills, the surface is not waterproof, so liquids need prompt cleaning.
PVC free materials are advertised as hypoallergenic and water repellent, not waterproof, so wipe up spills quickly.
A removable cover allows separate washing at 40 degrees, without needing to clean the whole mattress surface.
Promoted as handmade in the UK, the manufacturing claim leaves the amount of hand construction unspecified.
Both sides can be slept on, so flipping and rotating shares wear between the two sleeping surfaces.
Sleepmotion bases aren't listed as suitable, so use a flat divan or slatted frame.
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