NEST BEDDING LARK MATTRESS REVIEW
The Nest Bedding Lark mattress is a kid’s mattress made in the USA, built with some of our favorite mattress materials: wool, organic cotton, and natural latex!
An all-natural latex kids’ bed designed to cater to growing sleepers weighing up to 110 to 120 pounds. With its 7-inch profile, it combines luxurious materials with eco-friendly certifications to deliver comfort, breathability, and durability.
Let’s take a closer look at what we thought of the Nest Bedding Lark mattress, to see if this top natural children’s mattress is a good fit for your household.
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Nest Bedding Lark Mattress - Composition
The Nest Bedding Lark boasts a simple, yet effective, two-layer construction, totaling 7 inches in thickness:
1-inch Organic Stretch Knit Cotton & Joma Wool with Eco-Flex Quilting Foam Cover
The outermost inch is a plush, breathable organic stretch-knit cotton cover, blended with Joma wool, quilted with Eco-Flex foam for softness, pressure relief, and resilience.
This quilted, pillow-top-like layer adds a gentle cushioning effect while supporting airflow and temperature regulation. It gives the hips and shoulders mild pressure relief without being too soft for younger children who need a firmer mattress.
- Those natural materials, especially the wool, provide a moisture-free sleeping surface, which helps children regulate their body temperature.
6-inch Natural Talalay Latex Core
Beneath the plush cover, the core layer is a solid 6-inch block of natural Talalay latex, offering firm, durable support.
This latex is OEKO-TEX certified, hypoallergenic, and free of chemical fire barriers.
- An open-cell layer, pierced by thousands of holes, it lets plenty of air exchange within its layer, allowing hot body air to exchange for cooler room air, keeping children cool at night.
This composition proves the Nest Bedding Lark’s commitment to natural, non-toxic, eco-friendly materials – organic fibers, latex, and CertiPUR-US certified foam – for a healthy sleeping surface for kids.
Nest Bedding Lark Mattress Sleep Tests
Everything we felt in one box
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We have rated the Nest Bedding Lark kids mattress an 8/10 on the firmness scale. This is a firmness ideal for children safety, and supportive of healthy growing bones and joints. It also allows for easy moving around, preventing excessive sleep disturbances in children who toss and turn at night. |
The Nest Bedding Lark excels at temperature regulation and we recommend it for children who sleep hot at night. The latex layer is open cell, letting plenty of air move through the mattress, while the wool and organic cotton in the cover allow the body to regulate its own temperature. |
Blot fresh stains with a clean cloth, fresh water, and a mild detergent. Do not rub stains to avoid spreading them, and ensure the mattress is dry prior to covering it with sheets again. As always, protect your kid’s mattress with a waterproof mattress protector. |
We recommend the Nest Bedding Lark to all children sleeping on their stomachs and backs, and for side sleepers until about 120 lbs. After that, a softer mattress will provide more pressure relief for side sleepers. |
As with most modern mattresses, the Nest Bedding Lark mattress can be placed on any bed frame – box springs, divan bases, traditional frames, slats, adjustable bases, and even the floor will do! It works really well with bunk beds as well. |
Firmness & Sleeping Styles
We have rated the Nest Bedding Lark mattress an 8 out of 10 on the firmness scale, which is a firm mattress.
As the Nest Bedding Lark mattress is intended and designed for children, it is naturally firmer to provide a safe sleeping surface for younger children, and support for children’s growing bones and joints.
We recommend the Lark to children of all sleeping styles under 120 lbs. For children above 120 lbs, they may want to upgrade to a thicker adult mattress for better pressure relief and support. If staying on the Lark, stomach and back sleepers over 120 lbs will find a comfortable and healthy sleeping surface, while side sleepers over 120 lbs will need to look for a softer mattress and likely need to upgrade to an adult mattress.
Temperature Regulation
The Nest Bedding Lark delivers excellent cooling performance, thanks to several factors:
Talalay latex inherently sleeps cooler than memory foams due to its open, breathable open-cell structure and low heat retention.
Perforations in the latex core enhance airflow by letting cooler room air enter the layer, and cool down the foam above it.
The organic cotton /wool Eco-Flex cover adds breathability and moisture-wicking. The natural fibers allow the body to regulate its own temperature, so your child sleeps comfortably no matter the weather.
The Nest Bedding Lark Mattress excels at temperature regulation—perfect for kids who overheat, move a lot at night, or live in warm climates.
Maintenance & Durability
Caring for the Nest Bedding Lark is straightforward:
Spot-clean stains as fresh as possible with a clean cloth, water, and soft detergent, then let fully air dry before adding your sheets back on.
- Always add a waterproof mattress protector to protect your mattress investment.
- Feel free to rotate your kid’s mattress by 180 degrees every 6 months or so, to ensure even wear.
Who Is The Nest Bedding Lark Mattress Good For?
The Nest Bedding Lark shines for:
Lightweight children (≤110/120 lbs)—just the intended weight range by Nest Bedding.
Parents seeking natural, non-toxic, eco-friendly materials (natural latex, organic cotton, no chemical fire barriers) for their children.
Kids who tend to sleep hot—due to excellent cooling and breathable design.
Families preferring Made in USA, CertiPUR-US/OEKO-TEX certifications, and lifetime warranty.
Not suitable for:
Teenagers or adults over 120 lbs—may lack support and feel overly soft due to low profile.
Nest Bedding Lark Mattress Prices & Discounts
Nest Bedding is a brand of mattresses made in the USA, Arizona to be more specific. Here at Non-Biased Reviews, we are big fans of the high-quality mattresses they produce and have enjoyed testing out their mattresses for adults: Sparrow (on our Best Mattress list several years in a row), Raven, Quail, Owl, and Starling, and their other kids mattress – Puffin.
The Nest Bedding Lark mattress uses natural and non-toxic materials, usually found in expensive adult mattresses, while focusing on a design specialized for children and their growing bodies.
From a price standpoint, the Nest Bedding Lark Kids Mattress is priced at a premium, however, fairly for its construction and the materials used. Keep in mind that this is a mattress your child will be able to sleep on from toddlerhood into teenagehood. If you are looking for a cheaper option, the Nest Bedding Puffin is a much cheaper option.
The Nest Bedding Lark is available in 3 sizes: Twin, Twin XL, and Full, which are the most common sizes for kids mattresses. Shipping is free to the continental US, with extra charges to Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada.
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Current pre-discounted prices:
Twin
- 38" x 75" x 7"
Twin XL
- 38" x 80" x 7"
Full
- 54" x 75" x 7"
Nest Bedding Lark Mattress
The Nest Bedding Lark is a premium, natural latex mattress custom-built for young sleepers. Its composition—organic cotton, Joma wool, and natural Talalay latex—provides breathability, comfort, and support, while certifications and manufacturing choices align with eco-conscious values. Ideal for children until 120 lbs, it excels in cooling and pressure relief.
That said, its slim profile, and higher price tag make it less ideal for heavier users or families on a tight budget. If you’re seeking a luxurious, natural kids’ mattress and place a premium on comfort, sustainability, and safety, the Lark is a standout choice.
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FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Nest Bedding sent us this Nest Bedding Lark Mattress for testing purposes. This review is not sponsored and all opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Yes, you can test Nest Bedding at showrooms in Arizona, California, Washington, Texas, Illinois, and Minnesota, and it has a 365-night sleep trial so you can test it at home for a whole year!
All Nest Bedding mattresses are designed and made in Phoenix, Arizona.
Yes, Nest Bedding offers a variety of mattresses of different firmness levels, for adults, and kids, as well as several mattress toppers.
Yes they offer bed frames, a wide range of bedding accessories (pillows, sheets, protectors, and more), as well as beauty, apparel, laundry accessories, and even a pet bed!
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Laura Georgieff
Laura is a mother of three who did not sleep through the night for the first 5.5 years of her kids' lives. She is passionate about sleep quality and loves sharing her experience and knowledge of all thing bedding! It is her mission to help you make the best decisions when it comes to sleep and help you get the best deal on the market!
What makes the Nest Bedding Lark mattress unique compared to other kids’ beds?
Its all-natural latex construction (no chemical fire barrier), breathable cotton-wool cover, eco-friendly certifications, U.S. assembly, and features like lifetime warranty and renewal exchange make it stand out.
What firmness options are available, and how does it feel?
The Lark comes in Plush, Medium, and Lux Firm. Independent testing using adult weight rated it near 5/10, but for lightweight children it will feel firmer as intended.
Is the Lark mattress suitable for children sharing a bed?
It may not be ideal—tests show high motion transfer, so movements may disturb a sibling or parent sharing the bed.
How does the Lark regulate temperature during sleep?
The breathable latex core, perforations, and natural cotton-wool cover keep the mattress cool and ventilated. Laboratory tests confirm it remains significantly cooler under pressure.
What kinds of warranty, trials, or maintenance options are included?
Nest Bedding offers a 30-night sleep trial, limited lifetime warranty, and a one-time lifetime renewal exchange for comfort layer replacement to refresh feel and extend lifespan.
