Why our sleep experts loved it
This cleverly designed mattress has all the hallmarks of a leading Silentnight quality product. I got my hands on this one in person and the first thing I did was run my palm across the soft knit quilted cover, it genuinely feels nicer than I expected for a kids focused mattress. The Eco Comfort layers are made up of a carefully selected mix of eco friendly materials (typically recycled plastic bottles) and aims to provide you with the ideal sleeping environment. You will notice that this mattress is also chemical and foam free, meaning it is safe for you and your family. That said, if you're specifically after that slow sinking memory foam feel, you will not get it here, it feels more buoyant and 'on top' than 'in'.
This mattress offers superior comfort with 800 pocket springs that provide support for your entire body, and a soft knit quilted cover that feels luxurious to the touch. When I pressed down with my knuckles I could feel the pocket springs reacting in smaller sections rather than one big bounce, which is what you want for proper support. I also sat right on the edge for a minute and it held up ok, but it's not the strongest edge support I've tried, so if your child tends to perch on the side to put socks on it will dip a bit. The 3D mesh border ensures air circulates freely to keep you cool on hot nights, and in the showroom it did feel like it would breathe better than a fully quilted border.
This Silentnight Healthy Growth Choices 800 Pocket Mattress is a non-turn mattress that offers medium levels of firmness for your best night's sleep. Lying on my back, it felt nicely level through the hips and lower back, and it didn't have that hammocky feel you can get with cheaper spring systems. On my side though, I could see lighter side sleepers finding it a touch firm around the shoulder, especially if they're under about 60-70kg. Handmade in the UK, this mattress features a special design that supports your childs ability to grow, proving to be ideal for a wide range of ages while still being comfortable and supportive to each. Just remember it's non-turn, so you can't flip it, you will need to stay on top of rotating it to keep wear even.
Offering a 5 year guarantee, Silentnight's Healthy Growth Choices Mattress will ensure that you wake up feeling well rested and ready to face the day, every day. For me personally, it's a solid all rounder for kids and teens who need a supportive medium feel without any foam, but I do think at this sort of spec I'd like to see a bit more edge reinforcement and some proper handles to make rotating easier.
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