Saatva Youth Mattress Review

Main Features

After thoroughly researching and reviewing Saatva’s Youth mattress, our team compiled a list of its key features. They are:

• Dual-sided to grow with your child’s needs
• 5-zone support foam (softer side)
• High-density comfort foam (firmer side)
• Extra support for the spine and lower back
• Flexible, supportive steel coil unit
• Breathable, water-resistant cover
• Certified free of harmful chemicals
• 365-night trial

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Construction of the Saatva Youth Mattress

With a dual-sided design, Saatva’s American-made Youth mattress is designed specifically for kids as they grow from ages 3-12. Here is more about the layers and materials to give you a better understanding of its construction.

Breathable, Water-Resistant Top Layer (Both Sides)

The comfort foam cover is made of quilted organic cotton. In addition to feeling soft against your child’s body, the material is naturally breathable to help them stay cool. It is also hypoallergenic, which is important to many parents for their kids’ health.

Saatva also adds a water-resistant finish to the cover to keep it dry for greater comfort. Plus, a Guardin™ botanical antimicrobial treatment combats bacteria, mildew, and mold for a hygienic sleep environment.

We like that the same cover is on both sides of the mattress. That way, whichever side your kid uses, based on their age, they can enjoy the same benefits.

Nontoxic Flame Barrier

For your little one’s safety, there is a natural thistle and wool blend flame barrier. It is free of toxins and does not contain fiberglass. No chemical spray is used. The fire retardant feature provides peace of mind.

5-Zone Support Foam (Softer Side)

The softer side of the dual-sided Saatva Youth mattress features 5-zone support memory foam. It is firmer at the center third section of the mattress, where most of your little one’s weight is. The design aims to properly align the spine, whether your child sleeps on their side, back, stomach, or a combination of these sleep positions.

High-Density Supportive Foam (Firmer Side)

The firmer side’s highly dense comfort foam on the firmer side is designed to hug the body’s curves. This contouring effect feels comforting and provides support when lying on the Saatva mattress. Plus, a Wave design encourages airflow within the mattress, which helps with breathability for a cooler sleep.

Patented Lower Back Support Feature (Firmer Side)

On the firmer mattress side, below the support layer, is the Saatva patented Lumbar Zone® Active Spinal Wire. This special feature helps older kids maintain proper spinal alignment while asleep and supports them as they grow. There is also extra support in the center third of the mattress, where most of the youngster’s weight is.

Dual-Sided Coil Unit

At the center of Saatva’s Youth mattress is a double-sided coil unit constructed from durable steel. The 13.75-gauge recycled steel is strong yet flexible, so it conforms to your kid’s body while providing responsive support when they change sleep positions.

3 Size Options

Saatva offers 3 Youth mattress sizes, all dual-sided, with the features mentioned above. The right size for your child depends on their height, the room size, whether they like a lot of space around them, and more. The sizes available are:

• Twin: 38” x 75”
• Twin XL: 38” x 80”
• Full: 54” x 75”

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Each mattress is 10” high. Saatva also conveniently offers two foundation heights (4.75” or 8.75”, or you can choose the “no foundation” option). The Saatva Youth mattress fits with most foundations, box springs, and platform beds, as per their website.

Two Firmness Levels in a Single Mattress

This Youth mattress has two levels of firmness, so your child can use it over several years as their body grows and their sleep needs change. The softer side has a medium feel, or a 5 out of 10 on the firmness scale, where 10 is the firmest. The other side is firm; we rate it 7 out of 10 on the scale.

Saatva Youth Mattress: Benefits and Any Limitations

After careful consideration and based on our team’s research, we consider the following to be the best qualities of the Saatva Youth innerspring mattress and point out any potential limitations.

Multiple Firmness Levels

Saatva’s Youth model is like two mattresses in one. The softer side is designed for children ages 3-7. Flip over the mattress for kids 8-12, the age range that Saatva recommends for the firmer side of the mattress.

While the best firmness level is a personal preference, it’s nice to have these options. Some children like a soft feel when they sleep on their side, while those who sleep on their back and stomach likely want a bit more firmness to support the midsection.

The dual-sided design enables the mattress to accommodate a child over several years of growth. While the price point for all three sizes is in the upper range for kids’ mattresses, the design provides specific support and suits a wide age range.

Supports the Lower Back and Spine

Firmer Side

The firmer side, which Saatva recommends for 8-12-year-olds, provides advanced lower back support with the Lumbar Zone® Active Spinal Wire. This design helps a growing youth maintain a properly aligned spine to benefit their body’s development. The Youth mattress even has the Congress of Chiropractic State Association Seal of Approval.

On the same side, there’s extra support for their lower back. Saatva adds durability and support to the center third of the mattress, as that’s where most of the sleeper’s weight lies.

The highly dense comfort foam layer also provides all-over contouring support. By cradling the youth’s curves, the mattress supports while easing pressure. However, some side sleepers may find that they do not get enough support on their shoulders and hips.

Softer Side

The softer side, recommended by Saatva for ages 3-7, also offers spinal support. That’s important as the little one’s body continues to grow. The Youth mattress is designed to help their body stay in proper spinal alignment in their preferred sleep position.

While this side of the mattress is the softer of the two, it is firmer around the center third section. This is to provide support to maintain spinal alignment and contouring to the body in a special 5-zone design for pressure relief.

Conforms to Growing Bodies

The coil layer at the center of the mattress enables the sleep surface to conform to your kid’s body, regardless of the sleep position. Providing support helps them feel more at ease to rest and fall asleep. The flexibility of the coils enables this contouring to continue to be effective over the years as the child grows and in any sleep position.

It’s important to note that the mattress’s 10-inch thickness is more than that of a standard bunk bed mattress. While it provides extra support, its thickness means it won’t be safe for every bunk or loft bed. As per Saatva’s website, it will fit with a guardrail at least 5 inches above the mattress for maximum safety.

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Cooler Sleep

Some kids sleep hot, which can cause them to wake up unexpectedly, leaving them feeling tired. For a cooler sleeping experience, Saatva’s Youth mattress has a breathable cover on both sides to help circulate air, so no matter which side they prefer, they can benefit from it.

In addition, the Wave design of the supportive foam layer on the firmer side encourages airflow within the mattress. That improves mattress breathability.

Protects against Accidents

Many children experience messes and accidents in bed as part of growing up. That’s why Saatva adds a water-resistant finish to the cotton cover. There is also a water barrier to safeguard against spills and accidents, keeping your little one dry as they sleep.

Hypoallergenic and Microbial

The cover is hypoallergenic, which is good news for parents who might otherwise worry about allergy attacks. Also, the Guardin™ botanical antimicrobial treatment guards against mold, mildew, and bacteria for a more hygienic sleep environment.

Natural Flame Retardant

There is no fiberglass. Instead, Saatva uses a nontoxic, natural thistle flame barrier without any chemical sprays. This feature is part of a healthier kids’ bedroom.

Healthier Air Quality

With a CertiPUR-US® certification, Saatva’s Youth Mattress produces fewer VOCs (volatile organic compounds). That means you won’t worry about unpleasant off-gassing odors from the foam.

CertiPUR-US®-certified foams also don’t contain ozone depleters, PBDEs, TDCPP, and TCEP flame retardants, lead, mercury, formaldehyde, or phthalates.

That makes for healthier air quality in the home, specifically the air your child inhales as they sleep. It’s also good for the planet, so you can feel good about making an eco-conscious choice.

Free White Glove Delivery and Setup

The Saatva Youth mattress is not shrink-wrapped to fit into a box. Instead, the company provides white glove delivery within the contiguous US for no extra charge and setup within your home in the bedroom of choice. The company hand-delivers the new mattress and will remove your old mattress for free, which is great value (except for stained and/or damaged mattresses).

Long 365-Night Trial

Saatva includes a 365-night sleep trial with the Youth mattress. While many popular brands offer sleep trials, only some offer this long. You have up to a year from the delivery date to decide if it’s right for your child. That provides a lot of time to decide.

In the unexpected instance that you are not totally satisfied with the mattress and the sleep trial has not ended, you can contact Saatva for a refund minus a $99 processing fee. Alternatively, you can exchange for a $99 fee and receive a new mattress. Please note that this policy can change at any time, and we are not responsible if this information becomes outdated. While we don’t always see fees like this, we understand it can be part of the process.

Lifetime Warranty

Rather than limiting the warranty to a specific number of years, the Youth mattress comes with a lifetime warranty. Saatva guarantees that it will be free from workmanship and materials defects under normal residential use and care for as long as you own it as the original purchaser. We encourage you to read the warranty terms on Saatva’s website, as there are specific terms, a processing fee, exceptions, and certain guidelines based on the number of years into the warranty.

Conclusion of the Saatva Youth Mattress Review

While this mattress will not fit every family’s budget, it offers a lot for the price point. It comes with a long 365-night home trial to test the mattress and a lifetime warranty (provided specific terms are met). Hand delivery and setup at home are also included, showing the brand’s commitment to providing families with a quality experience and product.

We like that the flippable mattress accommodates several ages of growth and development for a child, with specific attention to spinal and lower back support in any sleep position. Saatva also makes child safety and health a priority in the Youth mattress by including antimicrobial, hypoallergenic, and fiberglass-free flame-retardant properties. Furthermore, the mattress has good airflow for a cool, comfy sleep experience.

After review and research, we believe the Saatva Youth mattress is well-designed to accommodate a child’s developmental years. We believe it is a quality kids’ mattress.

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