Eco Kids Mattress Review
The Eco Kids Mattress is Australian made and is simply an outstanding kids mattress. From our perspective, it ranks as the premier kids mattress on the Australian market in 2021.
This mattress is the end result of several years of product research and development. Fittingly, it has been designed by an Aussie family who are also highly experienced in mattress manufacturing. The Eco Kids Mattress has been designed with children’s growing bodies in mind, but also has been made without any harmful chemicals.
Purchase and delivery
The Eco Kids Mattress can be conveniently ordered online through the Eco Kids website. Delivery is free and the mattress can be delivered Australia wide (see delivery times below). You can see this mattress in ‘real life’ in our video review here:
The Eco Kids Mattress presents beautifully, and has a distinct ‘natural’ vibe. The top cover of the mattress contains natural bamboo and cotton fibres that form a breathable, hypoallergenic sleeping surface.
Comfort and support
This top cover sits over a combination of premium quality foams that are well certified as eco-friendly and non-toxic. This comfort layer absorbs body weight very nicely, and provides smooth pressure relief in all sleeping positions.
Based on our testing, our team rated it as a ‘medium-firm’ feel, which is our recommended firmness level for most children. More specifically, we assigned this mattress as a 7.5 / 10 firmness (with 10 being the firmest). Please note that our firmness ratings are just a guide and they do not necessarily relate to comfort.
The Eco Kids Mattress uses a specially designed ‘Chiro Flex ES’ spring system. This support structure offers excellent spinal support and is also beautifully responsive to movement. This means that it will be easy for your kids to move around in during sleep.
The finer details
One of the most impressive features of this mattress is its edge support, which is more solid than any other kids mattress that we have tested. This will not only prevent your child from rolling off the side, but it also forms a stable surface for you and kids to sit on for bedtime activities such as reading.
Its worth noting that the Eco Kids Mattress has a height of 21 cm, which will suit any standard bed base, but also should be compatible with most bunk beds. In terms of age, the Eco Kids Mattress is suitable for children from age 2, all the way up to teenagers and young adults. It can accomodate up to 120kgs, so it should be adequate for kids of all sizes.
One of the most impressive features of this mattress is its edge support.
The Eco Kids Mattress is well backed with a 100 night trial period and an impressive 10 year warranty. This gives you all the ‘peace of mind’ that you could need, and is also a strong indication of Eco Kids’ confidence in the quality and durability of its product.
Available sizes
The Eco Kids Mattress is available in 4 sizes (double, king single, long single and single size) so it should accommodate all (kids) sleeping situations. Here are Australia’s standard bed (mattress) sizes in 2021.
Final verdict
The Eco Kids Mattress is a truly outstanding product that sets the standard in the kids mattress market in 2021. It is Australian made, is well-certified as non-toxic, and comes with free delivery (Australia wide).
Here are our ratings for each category:
Comfort
Spinal Support
Ventilation
Build Quality
Value for Money
If you have any questions about the Eco Kids Mattress, comment below or please contact us!
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In a nutshell 🥜
- Awarded Australia’s ‘Best Kids Mattress’ 2021
- Well certified as non-toxic & hypoallergenic
- Excellent spinal support
- Australian made
- Click SHOP NOW and use code BBECO100 to get $100 off!
Recommended Retail Prices Special Bedbuyer Prices*
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Trial Period
100 nights
For returns within the 100-night trial, please let our customer service team know via hello@ecokids.net.au and provide your full name & order number. We will get back to you as soon as we can. This is usually the next business day.
- Return shipping is free for Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth Metro. We will book your return with a local charity and organise for the mattress to be picked up and donated to them.
- Outside these non-metro areas return shipping is not covered, and you will be required to ship the mattress, by your own means, to your closest charity and provide us with proof of delivery that they have received it before we can process your refund.
Warranty
10 years
Delivery
Free delivery Australia wide.
All Eco Kids mattresses are hand made to order. Your order is booked into production the minute it is placed through the website, and we require two business days to make it and dispatch it to the required delivery service.
Estimated times from order to delivery are as follows:
- Melbourne Metro 3-5 business days
- All other areas up to 14 business days
Certifications – Eco Kids Mattress
- Certified Australian Made under license ID number: 6697.
- GECA certified. The Eco Kids mattress only uses GECA (Good Environmental Choice Australia) certified foam. The GECA label is only awarded to products that have the highest environmental credentials and represent the leading environmentally preferable options in the marketplace.
- Approved by National Asthma Council’s Sensitive Choice program.
- The cotton fabric is certified as 100% natural and traceable cotton by Cotton Australia.
Specifications – Eco Kids Mattress
Mattress height: 21 cm
Specifically designed to help children grow providing the best in support and comfort while utilising environmentally friendly, natural materials so you can feel confident your child is having a healthy and restorative sleep.
The Eco Kids mattress has a natural bamboo fabric that is soft to touch but extremely durable. The natural properties of the bamboo fabric make it anti-microbial and extremely breathable keeping the sleep surface fresh & healthy.
A layer of 100% Natural Cotton Fibre is gently quilted under the Bamboo fabric which is anti-allergy and a natural insulator providing maximum breathability.
Let’s face it, as much as we tell them not to, kids will jump on their mattress so to add strength to the natural surface materials we have engineered in, a strong, super resilient layer of HygroFlex foam. HygroFlex by Joyce foam is made using Australian first Variable Pressure Foaming Technology (VPF) which is the most environmentally friendly foam making process in the world and is certified by Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) making it better for the environment as it meets world class environmental standards.
Kids bodies are growing physically at a rapid rate, especially throughout the night so their mattress needs to provide them the right comfort to help them stay asleep. Deep yet gentle comfort has been built in with a resilient layer of HD Dunlop foam which is GECA certified and approved by National Asthma Council’s Sensitive Choice program providing better choice for kids with asthma or allergies.
The support system of the Eco Kids mattress is our exclusive Chiro Flex ES spring featuring Maxi-Boost edge support.
Made with refined, triple heat treated wire the Chiro Flex ES spring system has a higher coil count and 60% stronger than standard Bonnell springs found in most kids mattresses. The Chiro Flex ES spring provides perfect balanced support to kids of all sizes and weights allowing their bodies to develop correctly and naturally.
A lot of the time a kids mattress is not just used for sleep, it also serves as a kids play area as well as a seat for adults during story time so with this in mind we expanded our double edge side supports to Maxi-Boost supplying 70% more support to the edge of the mattress preventing roll out and any type of sagging.
The Eco Kids mattress is the natural choice for all parents who are looking to provide their kids with the best product to help them grow. It is the best mattress available for kids in Australia.
NATURALLY ENGINEERED FOR HEALTH AND COMFORT
- Bamboo fabric surface material is soft to touch but extremely durable. The natural properties of the bamboo fabric make it anti-microbial and breathable keeping the sleep surface fresh & healthy.
- 100% Natural cotton fibre is gently channel quilted which is anti-allergy and a natural insulator providing maximum breathability.
- Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) certified Hygroflex foam is engineered to provide resilience and strength to the natural quilt layers as well as total body pressure relief.
- Full night comfort is built in with premium density Dunlop Foam approved by National Asthma Council’s Sensitive Choice program as providing a better choice for kids with asthma or allergies.
SUPPORT LIKE NO OTHER
- Made with refined, triple-heat-treated wire the Chiro Flex ES spring system has a higher coil count and is 60% stronger than standard bonnell springs found in most kids mattresses. The spring provides perfect balanced support to kids of all sizes and weights, allowing their bodies to develop correctly and naturally.
- Market-leading Maxi-Boost edge support provides 70% more support to the edge of the mattress, preventing roll out and any type of sagging. Also capable of supporting grown adults’ weight during story or comfort time.
RMIT UNIVERSITY APPROVED
- RMIT University in Melbourne conducted a study to determine the effectiveness of Hygroflex foam as a pressure redistribution material compared to traditional memory foam and concluded that:
- Hygroflex can redistribute pressure more effectively than traditional memory foams.
- Hygroflex can diffuse body heat more rapidly than traditional memory foams.
- Moving on Hygroflex requires less force and generates less friction.
HAND CRAFTED WITH LOVE IN MELBOURNE
- Unlike mass-market mattresses that are pumped out in bulk like sausages, every Eco Kids mattress is hand-assembled with care and precision in our own manufacturing facility in Melbourne.
- Springs and foams are hand clipped, and the cover is hand sewn around the mattress. No harmful glues, bonding agents or chemicals are used in the manufacture of the mattress.
- As you love your kids, we love our mattresses, and we put this love into every product we make.
How do I get the $100 discount off this bed?
Hi Laeticia,
When you buy online you just enter the code BBECO100 at check out where it says ‘add promotional code’.
Any problems just let us know ?
The Bedbuyer team
Hi,
I’m just wondering how to receive the $100 off offer on this mattress? And does that apply to King Single also?
Regards,
Kerry
Hi Kerry – yes the $100 applies to all sizes of the Eco Kids Mattress. When you buy online you just enter the code BBECO100 at check out where it says ‘coupon code’. Any problems just let us know 🙂 The Bedbuyer team
Can you please tell me if the mattress is free of VOCs? Thank you
Hi Ellen,
Yes the Eco Kids Mattress is very well certified as non-toxic and is free of VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
Hope that helps but let us know if you have any further queries!
The Bedbuyer team
Hi Bedbuyer, thanks for your excellent reviews. Do you ha e access to a technical sheet which indicates the VOC levels of this mattress? I can’t find the info on their website.
Hi Katie,
Thanks for visiting Bedbuyer and for your kind words!
Eco Kids does specify that it does not use any toxic chemicals in their FAQ, and you may have seen that it holds numerous non-toxic and hypoallergenic certifications.
In terms of a sheet that indicates VOC levels, we would recommend contacting Eco Kids. Their website is linked here and they do have a live chat.
Hope that helps but please let us know if you need any further assistance.
The Bedbuyer team
Does this company make an adult equivalent of this bed eg Queen size?
Who is the manufacturer?
I like the sound of all the non toxic certifications and the fact that it is vegan.
Hi Mike,
Yes, Chiropedic make an equivalent Queen size mattress called the Eco Firm – our review is linked here.
This mattress is made by Chiropedic (Australian made) and is well certified as non-toxic.
Hope that helps but let us know if you have any further queries.
The Bedbuyer team
Hi
I am buying new mattresses for my daughter’s ( 5yrs & 2yrs ). From what we have read inner sprung is best for their growing body’s, but have not seen anything about the pillow top mattress. Is it best to just stick with a plain mattress or is the pillow top a good idea for extra comfort.
Hi Matthew,
We almost always recommend a spring mattress for kids (better ventilation/breathability than foam mattresses), plus edge support will usually be better too. This is certainly the case with the Eco Kids Mattress.
A ‘pillow top’ is really just a fancy name for a thick comfort layer on a spring mattress. All spring mattresses will have a comfort layer of some kind (otherwise you will be sleeping directly on the metal springs!). The Eco Kids Mattress has a very nice medium-firm comfort layer, ideal for children and their growing spines.
So in answer to your question, we generally don’t recommend a thick pillow top for kids, rather a medium-firm comfort layer.
Hope that helps but let us know if you have any further queries!
The Bedbuyer team
I need to buy a new mattress later this year and looking at this one. How long will the $100 off coupon be available for please? Thanks for your help.
Hi Erin,
Thanks for your enquiry! Our discounts do vary at different times, so unfortunately we can’t guarantee that this $100 coupon will be available later in the year.
Hope that helps but don’t hesitate if you have any further queries.
The Bedbuyer team
I’m considering to buy this in a double for my 2yr old since I co-sleep with her occasionally, is there a max weight limit given that this is designed for kids? Or should I be buying the queen size adult version.
Hi Angie,
The Eco Kids Mattress has a weight limit of 120kgs, so a double size would be totally suitable for an adult to sleep on from time to time.
Hope that helps but please let us know if you need any further assistance!
The Bedbuyer team
Hi,
I am wondering about the thermal properties of this mattress. Would it be appropriate to utilise a woollen mattress topper to assist with thermo regulation for my child. Or is this not needed/not recommend to use in conjunction with this product?
Thank you
Hi Ash,
The Eco Kids Mattress is designed with air-flow and ventilation in mind. The natural cotton and bamboo fibres in the top layer should breathe well, and the spring system should allow for plenty of air circulation. You could see how it goes first in terms of sleep temperature but using a woollen mattress topper could always be a back up option.
Hope that helps but please let us know if you have any further queries!
The Bedbuyer team
Hi
How does the Chiro Flex ES spring compare to a mini pocket spring like what you find in a SleepMaker Singles Rhapsody Plush 8 Mattress
https://www.myer.com.au/p/slepmaker-singles-rhapsody-plush-8-mattress
Thanks
Hi Barbara,
Unfortunately we haven’t tested the SleepMaker Singles Rhapsody Plush 8 Mattress so it’s hard to comment on how this spring system compares to the Chiro Flex ES spring system in the Eco Kids Mattress.
What we can say is that the Chiro Flex ES system is the strongest spring unit that we have tested in the kids mattress market, and its edge support is exceptional. It’s worth noting that we haven’t found SleepMaker mattresses to be great overall. We discuss this further in our summary of all of the major mattress brands, linked here.
Hope that helps but let us know if you would like to discuss further.
The Bedbuyer team
What would you recommend as a mattress protector?
Hi Beck,
We would recommend the ‘Protect A Bed Bamboo Mattress Protector‘ which is actually sold through Eco Kids website as well. It’s very good quality and reasonably priced. You can jump straight to the shop page on this link here.
Hope that helps but please let us know how you go!
The Bedbuyer team
Hi there,
Your website is great! Thanks for all the information!
I am looking to buy a double bed for my 4 year old. I’m wondering if you could help me with this question: how does a kids mattress like the Eco Kids mattress compare to an adult mattress (aside from a significant price difference)? Do you need to buy a kids mattress specifically or can you buy an adult mattress like the Silent Night Onyx? What’s better?
Thanks so much!
Hi Chris,
Thanks for your kind words!
When we say a ‘kids mattress’ it usually just refers to the fact that it is a ‘single size’ mattress. So you could buy a Silent Night Onyx in a single size (for a child) but it wouldn’t be necessary. A mattress like the Silent Night Onyx is very sophisticated and is built to accommodate adults of all sizes.
The Eco Kids Mattress would obviously be our first recommendation for a 4 year old, but the Sleep Republic Mattress (single size) is also a good one to consider.
Hope that helps but please let us know how you go!
The Bedbuyer team