- Parents concerned about allergies or asthma should avoid feather bed toppers. Pure latex mattress toppers benefit allergy suffers because they are organic and made from the sap of the rubber tree, as long as the child is not allergic to latex. Bed toppers made from organic cotton are another option for children who suffer from allergies. Some bed toppers are machine washable, which helps kill dust mites.
- Children need plenty of sleep which means parents usually put quality first when investing in a mattress topper. A good quality mattress topper should be well-made, reasonably dense and provide good spinal support. Toppers should not be placed on a sagging mattress, as they quickly take on the underlying mattress's shape and do not provide the comfort and support children need.
- Memory foam mattresses and toppers, and mattresses made of similar soft materials, are not suitable for very young children, according to the WebMD website, which states that soft bedding traps carbon dioxide and increases the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome fatalities. Sleep positioners, including mattress toppers can be lethal if a young child or infant moves down and presses her face against the soft surface, because the child could suffocate, the Consumer Reports website notes. However, mattress toppers are safe for older children.
- Parents can take the child to the store to try out a mattress topper before purchasing. Check if the store has a return policy, in case the child finds the topper uncomfortable to sleep on. Some toppers are one-size, which is useful if you plan to buy your child a new bed, or invest in a bunk bed, within the next few months.
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