NEST BEDDING PUFFIN MATTRESS REVIEW
Choosing the right mattress for children is an essential part of ensuring they get the quality rest they need. The Nest Bedding Puffin mattress, designed specifically for kids, offers a blend of comfort, support, and safety we love in Nest Bedding, in a compact and functional design.
Let’s take a closer look at the Nest Bedding Puffin mattress, from its composition and firmness to its maintenance and suitability for children.
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Nest Bedding Puffin Mattress - Composition
The Nest Bedding Puffin mattress is a 7-inch all-foam mattress crafted with the same high-quality materials found in Nest Bedding’s premium adult mattresses. Its composition ensures durability and comfort for growing children. While its thoughtful design prioritizes breathability, temperature control, and edge support—critical features for a kid’s mattress.
Let’s take a look at each layer:
Thermic Phase Change Cooling Cover
The mattress features Nest Bedding’s renown Thermic Phase Change Cooling Cover, designed to regulate temperature by actively absorbing and releasing body heat. This innovative cover ensures that children remains cool and comfortable throughout the night, even in warmer climates. We found it soft, and thought that its breathable fabric adds an extra layer of coziness while being easy to maintain in case of stains.
2-Inch Energex™ Temperature Responsive Foam
Beneath the cooling cover lies 2 inches of Energex™ Temperature Responsive Foam, a modern alternative to traditional memory foam and the main comfort layer in the Nest Bedding Puffin. This layer provides:
Quick responsiveness: It adapts to your child’s movements, ensuring optimal support without the sinking feeling often associated with memory foam. This is a great plus for restless children who move a lot at night, as it allows them to toss and turn with minimal effort, avoiding a disruption in their sleep.
Pressure relief: That layer of Energex Foam gently cradles the body, reducing pressure points and providing a comfortable surface for sleep. It is a little firmer than in most adult mattresses, as children have a lower weight and do not need as much sinking as adults, and in order to support their growing bones.
Temperature neutrality: Unlike traditional memory foam, Energex™ foam dissipates heat effectively, preventing overheating. This is an excellent layer, as children often tend to sleep hot and sweat at night. During our tests, we have found that the body quickly regulates its own temperature thanks to the Energex layer, coupled with the Thermic Phase Change mattress cover.
5-Inch Edge Support Base Foam
At the core of the mattress is a 5-inch layer of 1.8 lb. Edge Support Base Foam, offering:
Robust support: This dense foam provides the structural integrity needed for a kid’s mattress, ensuring durability and longevity, and able to take the occasional bed jumping!
Enhanced edge support: Kids often sit or play on the edge of their beds. This layer prevents sagging, making the mattress suitable for daily use.
- Spinal support: The main benefit of this firmer foam is to provide the body with the support it needs to lay safely and support a healthy growth, which is essential for young children and teenagers.
Nest Bedding Puffin Mattress Sleep Tests
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We have rated the Nest Bedding Puffin 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 Puffin excels at temperature regulation and we recommend it for children who sleep hot at night. The phase change cover works effectively with the Energex foam below, to help the body regulate its own temperature effectively, a great plus for children who tend to sleep hot. |
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, we recommend protecting your mattress investment with a mattress protector. |
We recommend the Nest Bedding Puffin to children with all sleeping positions (side, back, and stomach) until about 150 lbs of weight. After that, a slightly softer mattress will work better for most side sleepers, providing slightly deeper pressure relief in the hips and shoulders. |
As with most modern mattresses, the Nest Bedding Puffin 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
The Nest Bedding Puffin mattress has a firmness rating of 8/10, making it a medium-firm option. This level of firmness is ideal for children as it provides the right balance of support and comfort:
Spinal alignment: A firmer surface helps promote proper posture, crucial during the developmental years and all the way into teenage years.
Versatility: Suitable for various sleep positions, whether your child is a back, stomach, or side sleeper, we recommend the Nest Bedding Puffin for children under 150 lbs in weight, unless stomach sleeping. Beyond 150 lbs, a softer mattress will work better for side and most back sleepers.
Temperature Regulation
One of the standout features of the Nest Bedding Puffin mattress is its excellent temperature control. The combination of the Thermic Phase Change Cooling Cover and Energex™ Foam ensures that the mattress remains cool and breathable:
Heat dissipation: The materials actively work to disperse body heat, preventing hot spots and allowing the body to regulate its own temperature.
Ventilation: The open-cell structure of the foam enhances airflow, keeping the sleep surface fresh and comfortable, preventing it from over-heating and enveloping the kids in heat.
This feature makes the Puffin an excellent choice for children who tend to sleep hot or live in warmer climates.
Maintenance & Durability
Parents will appreciate the low-maintenance design of the Nest Bedding Puffin mattress. Here are some tips for keeping it in top condition:
Spot cleaning: The cooling cover is easily spot-cleaned with mild detergent, water, and a clean cloth as needed. Blot the stain – do not rub it as it may spread. Do not over-saturate the stain with water and ensure it is fully dry before replacing your sheets.
Rotation: Rotate the mattress every 3-6 months to ensure even wear and maintain its supportive structure. Do not, however, flip the mattress, as it is designed with a specific order of layers for healthy sleep.
Waterproof protector: Always use a high-quality waterproof mattress protector to guard against spills and accidents. We recommend a mattress protector for all ages, adults included, but it is especially important for young children!
Who Is The Nest Bedding Puffin Mattress Good For?
The Nest Bedding Puffin mattress is tailored to meet the unique needs of children. Here’s who will benefit most from this mattress:
Growing children: Its firmer surface supports proper spinal alignment for kids of all ages.
Active kids: The responsive foam adapts to movement, making it ideal for restless children.
Hot sleepers: The cooling technology ensures a comfortable sleep experience, even for kids prone to overheating and sweating.
Parents seeking durability: The high-quality materials and robust construction ensure the mattress will last through years of use.
Nest Bedding Puffin 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.
The Nest Bedding Puffin mattress uses the materials found in the more expensive adult mattresses, which are proprietary to Nest Bedding, while focusing on a design specialized for children and their growing bodies.
From a price standpoint, especially for a construction made in the USA, we find the Nest Bedding Puffin Kids Mattress to be priced very fairly, as it is a mattress that children can use well into their teenage years.
The Nest Bedding Puffin 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 Puffin Mattress
The Nest Bedding Puffin mattress is a thoughtfully designed, high-quality option that prioritizes comfort, support, and temperature regulation. Its 7-inch profile, medium-firm to firm feel, and durable construction make it an excellent choice for children in need of a supportive and cool sleep surface. While it may not be ideal for heavier children, it is a great option from children from toddler-hood to teenage-hood.
If you are searching for a mattress that combines functionality, comfort, and safety, the Nest Bedding Puffin mattress is certainly worth considering. Give your child the healthy sleep their body needs with the Nest Bedding Puffin, made in the USA.
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FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Nest Bedding sent us this Nest Bedding Puffin 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 sizes are available for the Nest Bedding Puffin mattress?
The Puffin mattress is available in Twin, Twin XL, and Full sizes, making it ideal for children's bedrooms or smaller spaces.
Is the Nest Bedding Puffin mattress eco-friendly?
Yes, the Puffin mattress uses CertiPUR-US certified foams, ensuring it is free from harmful chemicals and safe for children.
How firm is the Nest Bedding Puffin mattress?
The Puffin has a firmness rating of 8/10, providing medium-firm support that promotes proper spinal alignment for growing kids.
Does the Puffin mattress sleep hot?
No, the Thermic Phase Change Cooling Cover and Energex™ foam work together to regulate temperature, ensuring a cool sleep experience.
How do I clean the Nest Bedding Puffin mattress?
It is best to spot clean your Nest Bedding Puffin with a cloth, water, and mild detergent. Blot the stain, do not rub it to avoid spreading.
