What mattress do I need for a gaming high sleeper?
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Short answer: Use a mattress of the size listed on the product page and no deeper than the stated maximum mattress depth, so the guard rail remains effective. Thinner mattresses are often specified for raised beds.
The mattress on a high sleeper is a safety decision as much as a comfort one.
Getting the mattress right
Gaming beds use standard UK mattress sizes, but the depth you can safely use is set by the bed, not the mattress. Most product pages list the mattress size and a maximum mattress depth; stay within it, particularly on a raised bed where the guard rail height depends on it. Many gaming beds are sold without a mattress, so check what is included before ordering. If the room will double as a sleepover space, look at beds with a pull-out drawer or trundle and check the mattress depth that drawer can take.
Safety on bunk beds and high sleepers
Bunk beds and high sleepers sold in the UK are made to the BS EN 747 standard for bunk beds and high beds. Always follow the age guidance given for the upper sleeping level on the product page, use a mattress no deeper than the maximum stated so the guard rail stays effective, and fix the bed together exactly as the instructions describe. Check bolts now and then because frames can loosen with use, keep the area around the ladder clear, and do not let children hang belts, cords or toys from the frame or rails.
Check the ceiling height for high sleepers
A high sleeper puts the mattress well above the floor, so the gap between the top of the mattress and the ceiling matters as much as floor space. Measure from floor to ceiling at the point where the bed will go, especially in loft rooms or under a sloping roof, and compare it with the bed height on the product page plus the depth of the mattress you plan to use. The sleeper should be able to sit up without hitting their head, and a light fitting directly above the bed can get in the way.
Products to look at
These are in stock in the Bed Kingdom range at the time of writing; see each product page for the live price, full specifications and delivery time.
- Trasman Loft Pod Single Gaming High Sleeper Bed with Desk and Sofa – Bed Type: High Sleepers; Dimensions: L240 cm x W98 cm x H184 cm (size guide)
- Flair Skyhigh Gaming High Sleeper Bed with Desk Anthracite – Dimensions: L197cm x W116–144cm (including ladder) x H199cm; Mattress Size: Single (maximum thickness 16cm recommended) (size guide)
- Recoil Glitch Metal Gaming High Sleeper with Desk – Dimensions: L199.5 cm x W96.5 cm x H180 cm; Mattress Size: UK Single (size guide)
- Trasman Loft Pod Small Double High Sleeper Gaming Bed with Desk – Dimensions: 184cm x 240cm x 128cm; Mattress Size: 120cm x 200cm (size guide)
- Noomi Eino High Sleeper with Futon & Desk White (FSC-Certified) – Bed Type: High Sleepers; Material: Pine (size guide)
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Frequently asked questions
What mattress do I need for a gaming high sleeper?
Use a mattress of the size listed on the product page and no deeper than the stated maximum mattress depth, so the guard rail remains effective. Thinner mattresses are often specified for raised beds.
Can I use any mattress on a gaming bed?
Use the mattress size listed on the product page and stay within the maximum mattress depth, especially on raised beds where the guard rail height depends on it.
What safety standard applies to high sleepers and bunk beds?
Bunk beds and high beds sold in the UK are made to BS EN 747. Follow the upper-bed age guidance and maximum mattress depth on the product page.
How do I check a high sleeper will fit under my ceiling?
Measure floor to ceiling where the bed will go and compare it with the bed height on the product page plus the mattress depth, leaving room for the sleeper to sit up.
Who can I ask for help choosing gaming furniture?
Bed Kingdom customer service on 01924 950108 or support@bedkingdom.co.uk.