(Top 6) Best “Daybed Mattresses” to Perfectly Fit any Daybed
Daybeds are becoming increasingly more popular due to their versatility and stylish appeal. Due to the fact that they are utilized in a variety of ways, from lounging to sleeping, there are some ideal features that you should look for when purchasing a mattress for your daybed.
QUICK PICKS
- BEST VALUE – The Chill (8″-14″ thick)
- BEST OVERALL COMFORT – Brooklyn Signature Hybrid (11.5″ thick)
- BEST NATURAL OPTION – Birch Natural (11″ thick)
- BEST FOR KIDS – 5 Little Monkeys (8″ thick)
- BEST MEMORY FOAM OPTION – Puffy Original (10″ thick)
- BEST FIRM FEELING OPTION – The Plank (11.75″ thick)
What is a daybed?
Simply put, a daybed is a bed that can also function as a couch or a seating/lounge area. The height of the bed frame along with the 3 sided backrest make it perfect for sitting or sleeping. Many daybeds also have storage drawers or a trundle bed underneath for additional storage or sleeping space.
Does a daybed require a specific mattress?
While there is no specific mattress requirement for a daybed you do not want to buy just any mattress. There are certain attributes such as height, price and firmness in some mattresses that will work better specifically for a daybed than others.
What is the best mattress for a daybed?
When choosing the right mattress for your daybed you will want to take the following features into considerations:
Firmness
A daybed mattress should be a medium-firm on the firmness scale. This is around a 5-7 out of 10. A medium-firm mattress will allow for enough support while sitting and lounging on the daybed but will also provide cushion while sleeping. The mattresses we have listed below all come in at a medium-firm on the firmness scale.
Height:
The majority of daybeds work better with a lower profile mattress rather than a very thick mattress. If the mattress is too thick it will leave less room for the beds built in backrest and will be too high for sitting on. All of the mattresses in our list would fit your daybed well. Even the DreamCloud luxury pillow top is a thinner pillow top than most in its class.
Price:
How much you choose to spend on your daybed mattress is up to you, but generally we recommend more affordable mattresses. Daybeds are often used in guest rooms, for children or as an extra lounging spot. All of the mattresses in our list are ones that we think have the greatest value for the price. If you plan to sleep on the daybed every night all of these options will still work great but you may want to avoid choosing a budget friendly mattress as they do not hold up as long as some of the more expensive options.
Material:
Daybeds usually utilize a slatted platform base just like any platform bed. This means any material or type of mattress will work fine. Choose whatever material you prefer. We have listed our favorite mattresses in each category.
6 Best Daybed Mattresses
1. The Chill Mattress by Brooklyn Bedding (Multiple Thicknesses from 6″-14″ thick)
BUDGET FRIENDLY
This may be the best budget friendly mattress on the market. The combination of high density support foam and memory foam comfort layers makes for a supportive, pressure relieving sleep experience. If you like the feel of memory foam and are looking for an affordable sleeping option then this is the best mattress you will find. Brooklyn Bedding makes all of their mattresses in their own factories in Arizona and are able to cut out the middle man and offer customers factory direct prices.
- Budget friendly price point
- High quality, supportive memory foam design
- Made in the USA (Arizona Factory)
- Available in custom sizes and thicknesses
What our testers are saying:
The Chill mattress is a quality memory foam mattress that beats the price and quality of any entry level mattress on the market. The mattress is available in a variety of thicknesses to fit any daybed style or thickness requirements. This mattress is made by Brooklyn Bedding in their own factory in Arizona, which means they can cut out the middleman and sell you a quality product at a more affordable price. Many of the competing entry level mattresses are imported from Asia and have much lower quality materials. For a daybed we recommend choosing a thickness from 8″-12″ thick, depending on your daybed model and what height of mattress will fit best.
What Customers love: Affordable, quality memory foam mattress
2. The Brooklyn Signature Hybrid (11.5″ Thick)
GREAT ALL AROUND VALUE
TRADITIONAL INNERSPRING FEEL
An all around hybrid mattress that combines the benefits of a traditional innerspring mattress with Brooklyn Bedding's patented “Titan foam” comfort layers (combining the best properties of latex and memory foam to appeal to all sleeping and comfort preferences). Brooklyn Bedding has been in the mattress industry for years and makes each mattress at their own factory, meaning they can cut out the middle man and provide a great price. This mattress has thousands of 5-star reviews from customers who rave about its value and universal comfort.
- Unbeatable comfort for the price
- Luxury hybrid innerspring design
- High quality support and pressure relief
- Choose soft, medium or firm
- Over 2,000 5-star reviews.
- Made in the USA
What our testers are saying:
The Brooklyn Signature is one of the most versatile and well rounded mattresses on the market, it is also under 12 inches thick (11.5″), making it a perfect mattress for a daybed. The Signature Hybrid is available in a variety of firmnesses to meet the needs of all types of sleepers. If you plan to sit on the daybed as well as sleep on it we recommend going for a medium or firm option as this will give you more support while sitting. The Hybrid technology of this mattress means it combines innerspring coils as well as foam to give support as well as comfort. Brooklyn Bedding makes all of their mattresses at their own factory in Arizona, which means they can cut out the middleman and sell you a quality product at a cheaper price than their competitors.
What Customers love: Great value. Hybrid build to fits all sleep preferences. Over 5000 5-star reviews.
3. The Birch Natural (11″ thick)
The Birch Natural mattress is a high quality natural mattress at a highly competitive price point. The wrapped coils provide a luxuriously supportive base that offers industry leading spinal alignment and cradles the natural curves of the body. Birch has built this mattress around optimizing pressure relief with the use of natural latex and wool comfort layers. Latex is one of the best foams on the market for providing pressure relief while still being supportive. The wool adds comfort while naturally wicking moisture and sleeping cool. Birch then has topped the mattress off with an organic cotton cover, making is naturally hypoallergenic and dust mite resistant. This mattress is a great all-around natural option for anyone looking for a medium-firm hybrid mattress that is chemical free.
- 100% Made in the USA
- Non-Toxic
- Supportive, hybrid wrapped coil design
- Luxury pressure relief
- Natural and Organic Materials (Latex, Organic Wool & Cotton)
- Universal "Medium-Firm" Feel
What our testers are saying:
At 11″ thick, this mattress is a great height for a daybed. Birch is known throughout the industry for their high quality affordable natural latex mattress options. The Birch Natural is their thinner and more budget friendly latex mattress and provides all the healthy benefits of a latex mattress at a great price. It is available in a medium-firm comfort level to suit all comfort levels and preferences. This mattress also has an organic cotton cover and is perfect for any individuals with allergies or who are sensitive to non-organic fabrics. While there are other latex mattress options on the market that are more expensive, this mattress is by the the best bang-for-your-buck natural mattress.
- 100% Natural Latex
- Organic Cotton Cover
- No glues or chemicals used
- 100 night free trial with free shipping and free returns
- Great value for the money
What Customers love: Natural latex mattress at an affordable price.
4. The Kids Mattress (8″ thick)
BUILT FOR KIDS
The Kids Mattress by 5 Little Monkeys is built just for your kids and makes for the perfect single mattress option. It is non-toxic, waterproof, hypoallergenic and the perfect firmness for children. 5 little monkeys also sells a variety of accessories that you can get with the mattress, from bed frames to pillows and mattress protectors. If you are looking for a kids mattress, this is one of the best on the market and the only mattress designed exclusively with your child’s needs in mind.
- Waterproof
- Temperature regulating
- Non-toxic and hypoallergenic
- Supportive for young growing bodies
- Organic cotton cover
- Made in the USA
What our testers are saying:
The Kids Mattress by 5 Little Monkeys is built just for your kids and makes for the perfect daybed mattress option. It is non-toxic, waterproof, hypoallergenic and the perfect firmness for children. 5 little monkeys also sells a variety of accessories that you can get with the mattress, from bed frames to pillows and mattress protectors. If you are looking for a kids mattress, this is one of the best on the market and the only mattress designed exclusively with your child’s needs in mind.
- Waterproof
- Temperature regulating – Temperature responsive foam keeps your child’s body temperature comfortable the whole year long.
- Non-toxic and hypoallergenic
- Supportive for young growing bodies
- Organic cotton cover
- Made in the USA
- 100 night risk free trial with free shipping and free returns
What Customers love: Non-toxic, waterproof and a perfect comfort level for kids
5. The Puffy Original (10″ thick)
GREAT VALUE MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS
The Puffy Original Mattress is a luxurious memory foam mattress at a great price. It has a medium-firm feel and is a perfect comfort level for the majority of sleepers. Puffy’s memory foam design conforms to your body and is great for kids or adults. Puffy is a reputable brand name in the industry and has won a variety of awards for the quality of their US made sleep products.
- Medium-firm feel fits all sleep types
- Multiple awards for best all around mattress
- 100% made in the USA!
- Breathable and cooling
- Firm supportive base foam
- Stain-resistant cover
- Donates beds to children in need
What our testers are saying:
The Puffy mattress utilizes a heavy duty high density support foam combined with pressure relieving memory foam. This design provides support while also cradling the body and relieving pressure points. The medium-firm feel makes it perfect for sitting on or sleeping and the 10″ height is perfect for fitting a daybed. If you enjoy the feel of memory foam, the Puffy Original is a great all around memory foam mattress at a competitive price point.
What Customers love: Great value. Amazing pressure relief and support.
6. The Plank (11.75″ thick)
BEST FIRM MATTRESS
Inspired by the minimalist approach to sleep in the Far East, the firmer, flatter, flippable surface of the Plank mattress creates a neutral spine position that’s better for your back and posture overall. The dual comfort design offers two variations: the top side of the mattress features an ultra-firm sleep experience; the bottom side of the mattress feels like a traditional firm, allowing for a highly customizable sleep. Each Plank mattress is manufactured to order in their own factory in Arizona and shipped directly to your door.
- Built specifically for people who love a firm mattress
- Flippable (2 sided) - Firm and Extra-firm sleeping option
- Reputable manufacturer. 1000+ reviews.
What our testers are saying:
The Plank works perfectly with a daybed due to its ultra-firm feel. If you plan to sit a lot on your daybed and enjoy a firmer mattress to sleep on then the Plank is the perfect option for you. Our bodies require more support while sitting due to the fact that more of our weight is concentrated over one part of our body. The Plank is also double sided, with a firm and ultra-firm sleeping option which lets you choose which feel you prefer.
What Customers love: Luxury firm comfort. Supportive for sitting or sleeping.
Getting rid of your old mattress
After purchasing a new mattress you may be wondering how to get rid of your old one. The online companies do not offer mattress disposal services so you are on your own finding a way to get rid of it. Luckily, A Bedder World offers mattress disposal and recycling throughout the country. We have recycle dover 500K mattresses to date. Simply book a pick up online, put your items outside and POOF let us come take them off your hands. A single mattress costs around $80 to dispose of.
Overall, choosing a mattress for your daybed boils down to your preferences and personal needs. All of the companies in this list are trusted in the industry and provide a great product that you will be happy with. The key takeaways are to choose a medium-firm mattress that will be comfortable for sleeping or lounging and do not choose a mattress that is too thick, as daybeds work best with standard or thinner mattresses.
