If your kid sleeps hot or you just want them to have the best kid mattress, check out Purple’s new kid’s collection. It includes a kid mattress, Purple kid pillow, sheets and mattress protector. They come in fun colors.

The Purple kid mattress is a low profile twin mattress which is 7 inches deep. It has a foam perimeter around the comfort grid center (which makes it lighter weight too). Purple kid mattresses comes in twin size only.

Now there are new options for kids, younger fans as well as growing teens or smaller adults to get good sleep. It’s funny how we buy our kids the cheapest mattress. No one thinks about it. But if they had a better mattress, they’d feel and know the difference right away. How do I know? Being a mattress reviewer, I’ve given mattresses to several kids after I’m done reviewing them. And they tell me that it makes such a huge difference from what they used to sleep on.

The new Purple mattress for kids is not just a smaller version of the adult sized mattress. Also, it comes in twin size only, so technically it could be used for a lighter weight (around 115 lbs or less) adult too.

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Purple Mattress Kid’s

Purple Kid Mattress

With the new Purple Kid’s Collection, there’s new kid sized mattress, sheets, mattress protector and Purple pillows too. The kid size mattress is thinner than the size for an adult. So no more catapulting onto or jumping off the bed. It’s the perfect height for shorter legs.

As with all Purple mattresses, there is absolutely no memory foam inside and it doesn’t sleep hot. Inside is Purple comfort grid and foam (there are no coils in this model).

Here’s what the Purple Kid’s Collection Includes:

• Kid’s Twin Size Purple Mattress with 2” Hyper-Elastic Polymer™ Purple grid
• Kid Purple Pillow
• Kid Sheets
• Kid Mattress Protector

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Differences Between the Kid’s and Regular Purple Mattress

The kid’s mattress is priced lower, not as thick as the original Purple mattress and has new colors.

Size and Thickness
The kid’s mattress only comes in twin. The size is different though. It’s a shorter twin. Dimensions are 38” x 75” and it’s 7 inches thick. The original is 38” x 75” and 9.25” thick. The shorter profile makes it best for bunk beds or sofa beds.

Weight
37 lbs compared to around 70 lbs for the original Purple twin size mattress.

Price
Right now the regular twin is $574 and the kid size twin is $474. Check prices.

Cover is 64% Polyester, 35% Cooling PE, 1% Spandex

Surrounded by 1.8 lb density foam side/head/foot rails, around the perimeter of the mattress (which appears to be a lot more than the original has).

Layers

Middle Layer:
2.5” 1.8 lb density soft transition foam

Base Layer:
2.5” 1.8 lb density medium support foam

The new Purple mattress for kids fits on the Purple foundation. Sleep trial is 100 days and there’s a 10 year warranty on all mattresses.

Kid’s Purple Pillow Compared to Original Purple Pillow

The kid version of the Purple pillow is actually a little thicker than the original. It’s 18” x 13” and 3.25” thick. The price is $69 and it weighs 5 lbs. – less than half of the original Purple pillow. Otherwise it’s the same.

The original Purple pillow is 24″ x 16″ and 3″ thick and costs $109. It weighs 11.7 lbs.

Easy to clean and keep clean since there’s no foam that absorbs liquid. Hypoallergenic. You can wash both the inside pillow and the cover.

Comes in gray, blue, pink or white

You get a 100 night sleep trial and a 1 year warranty.

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Kid’s Purple Sheets and Mattress Protector

Interestingly, for a 7 inch sheet, the kid’s version is 15″ thick (for a 7″ mattress). Not sure why. Same with the mattress protector which isn’t specifically for kids – it’s the same as for the other Purple mattresses. I love the Purple mattress protector but I would buy a low profile mattress protector like this one that’s for 6-8″ deep mattresses.

The fitted sheet works just fine because the gathers around the edges, it’s the top sheet and pillow cases that are too big.

Same with the sheets, they’re stretchy and move with the mattress. However, with less grid it may not need that feature as much as with the adult size mattress. Here are low profile sheets that fit 6-9″ deep mattresses.

The kid’s sheets are the Purple SoftStretch sheets just with new colors and only in twin size. The packaging says kid’s but you could get any twin size or color and they’ll work.

Made with a seamless design (no seams) and industrial elastic to make sure the sheets stay in place. Buying the pillows, sheets and mattress means that everything matches.

Sheets Material
67% Rayon from Bamboo Viscose
23% Polyester
10% Spandex

Care Instructions
Machine wash cold. Hang to dry or tumble dry low.

Colors
Pink
Blue
Grey

Sizes
Twin size only.

Dimensions
Flat Sheet 98″ x 70″

Fitted Sheet 75″ x 38″ x 15″

Pillowcase 31″ x 20″

Price is $99 at the time of writing.

Warranty is 1 year on the sheets, 10 years on the mattress protector. There is a 30-day trial period on the sheets and protector.

We loved the new Purple mattress for kids. The sheets are ok, but we found it harder to make the bed since the top sheet is too big for the bed. The pillow is best for smaller kids – my 9 year old thought it was too small (but she’s used to a standard size pillow). I liked the look of the mattress on her kid’s size (twin) bed frame.

Our other mattress is so tall that she has a hard time getting into bed. If she fell it’s a lot further to the floor. It’s much easier to get in/out of the bed with the kid’s mattress. And the foam perimeter makes an otherwise very heavy bed more manageable, since the grid is what makes Purple mattresses weigh more. The foam is also softest but the middle with the Purple grid adds no pressure cushioning.

The mattress and pillow seem safer for little ones since they have airflow and they can’t sink into and get stuck in the mattress like you can with memory foam. There have been reports of children not being able to breath because they sunk into a bed so far.

Overall, we love Purple mattress and know it can last through several kids. When she upgrades to a bigger size some day, we know it’ll be a Purple too.

If you have a baby and are looking for a crib mattress, we recommend the breathable Newton Baby Mattress.

Mattress Protector Bag

Moving a mattress? One thing you have to have is a heavy duty mattress bag.  You don’t want one that will tear if you drop the mattress coming down the stairs or accidentally dragging it on the sidewalk on your way out the door. You  also need one that will keep dust, bugs and moisture away from your bed.

At Unbox Mattress, we’ve tried several moving bags for mattresses. We use them to store or move mattresses we’ve reviewed or purchased.

After a lot of experiments both out of necessity and from trying to find the best heavy duty mattress bag, here are our picks…you can read more detail below to find out why.

Note: there are affiliate links in this post and we may earn a small commission on any purchases. We have extensive experience choosing mattress bags that we hope will be helpful to you. 

Top 2 Mattress Bags

We’ve tried a lot and these brands perform the best of any we’ve tried. Please note that the commercial grade moving bag is sometimes out of stock. It was our #1 pick until they ran out for a month and we tried IBBM which costs less and is just as good. IBBM is our #1 choice because they have more options and this brand goes out of stock less often. From now on that’s what we plan to use.

All foam mattress, ready to move, with mattress bag and straps. Works with most mattresses even if they have springs.

IBBM Heavy Duty Mattress Bag – 5-Mil Thick – 94 Inch x 104 Inch Twin Mattress Bag For Moving – Heavy Duty Cover Protector 5 Mil Thick – Reusable 

For every mattress bag you should be able to get a minimum of three uses out of it. You want to keep costs down but most important you need a mattress bag that will protect your mattress (do its job well).

Mattress Bag for Moving

A mattress bag helps keep your mattress clean and dry (aka, protect your investment) while you move it.

Most mattresses are white on the top side and maybe even on the sides. If you have a rip or tear in your bag, it’s so easy to get a stain on it. If you drop the bed while trying to move it and it touches the pavement, your driveway or dirt, it’ll get it dirty. And it’s a big job to clean a mattress. It’s harder to get off than you think.

I’ve tried things like Clorox Wipes and they just smear the dirt. I’ve tried steam cleaners and they don’t work, surprisingly. The best thing I’ve found is spray OxyClean and rubbing the fabric together or removing the entire cover and washing it in a washer (but skip the dryer and let it air dry). Maybe you’re moving your mattress in the rain and you don’t want it to get wet.

Also, if you ruin your mattress you can sometimes purchase a new cover for it from the manufacturer. We’ve called boxed brands to get a replacement cover and they can cost $200 and up to replace, for a king. So it’s better to plan ahead and protect your bed when you’re moving. Moving trucks aren’t always clean. Mattresses are heavy and it’s easy to drop them. Even storing them in your garage is a recipe for dust, dirt and stains.

Things to consider when you buy a mattress bag:

• Will it fit my mattress?
  King size mattress bags are made to fit California kings, thinner kings and thicker king size mattresses. So if you have any kind of king size mattress, get a king size mattress bag. Just remember the sizing is inconsistent and the bag might be shorter or not wide enough to fit your pillow top mattress. Note the dimensions of the mattress bag and see if it will match the dimensions of your mattress. You need a large plastic bag for mattress.

This is a 13″ hybrid mattress (it’s actually a Purple 3 bed) that we’ve successfully moved with a mattress bag. We’ve moved up to 14 inches thick so far and our top picks have all worked well.

Newer Purple mattress on a moving blanket – don’t risk getting the blue onto your mattress – use a mattress bag instead!!

WARNING: DO NOT use a moving blanket on your mattress! The colors will bleed if it gets damp or wet, leaving stains on your mattress. Always use a plastic bag, plastic sheeting or a tarp directly touching your mattress, not a colored blanket.

• Is it heavy duty enough to handle my mattress?
  You can buy mattress bags at Home Depot or Lowe’s in the moving section but they are cheap and will rip/tear. Plus they cost more than buying them online. Only use them if you have no other option but even then we’d recommend wrapping your mattress in painter’s plastic or a tarp instead.
• Tarps are great because you can twist the ends to make them like handles – it’s a lot easier to move your mattress that way.Your mattress folded, bagged and strapped – all ready to move! Just don’t store mattresses folded if they have springs. Just fold for moving (make the straps looser for transporting) and then when you’re done, remove the straps so it’s flat.We like the clear plastic because if you resell your mattress, you can see how it looks. It just looks nicer than it does when covered with a tarp. However, if using a truck and if your mattress will be exposed to the weather while moving it, use a mattress bag AND a tarp to make sure it doesn’t blow open and to protect it from the elements.
• Does it seal at the ends?
  Since we reuse our bags, we don’t need to find one with tape on the top. You can use packing tape to secure but we fold our mattresses in half and secure with tie down straps. Simply overlap the ends of the bag and they’ll stay when you secure with the straps. Watch for our mattress moving tutorial coming soon to see how to best move a mattress so it won’t break your back.
• How many mil is your mattress bag?
  You don’t ever want to go below a 3 mil mattress bag because it will fall apart (or only for short distances). The mil stands for one-thousandth of an inch (.001). It indicates how thick the plastic is. Cheap bags are barely going to protect your bed – they will tear easily. Only use one at a last resort. Sometimes a mattress bag is advertised as thicker (6 mil, for example) and it’s not. The novice won’t know the difference but we do!

Note: mattress bag sizes aren’t standard. We like to buy the largest (king) size and use it for whatever size mattress we need to move and just fold it. However, if all you’re moving is a twin or full (and not going to need it to move a larger size), get a smaller bag.

Where to Buy Mattress Bags

We buy our mattress bags from Amazon. They’re tough to find in the store and they often sell out, especially during busy times like the spring or summer. We’ve gone looking for them by appliances (not easy to locate) only to find when we got there, they were out of stock.

I removed the 3rd choice because it was much thinner than the others (more like a 2 or 3mil).

BEST CHOICE FOR THICKER BEDS: Not sure what the brand name is but it’s a commercial grade bag. $14.99. 5 mil. 78″ x 14″ (width) x 104″. Might be worth the extra $3 if moving a thicker mattress. Unfortunately they go out of stock every few months.

Commercial Grade Mattress Bag

BEST VALUE IBBM (stands for: I Will Be your Best Memory)
This brand is the thickest and cheapest for the price but it’s smaller. This mattress bag is 5 mil. 94″ x 104″ and very thick too. I buy these because they’re not out of stock as often and cost less. Unfortunately it seems to go out of stock and only have thinner plastic options available or limited sizes.

Shop IBBM Mattress Bags

Another option is this mattress bag with handles for moving. It’s more expensive but it’s thick and reusable. It’s called Britwrap. We have 3 of them and love them but found they’re not quite as thick for mattresses that are more than 13″ deep (like the DreamCloud). It still fits but barely.

Bulk Mattress Bags

If you move a lot of beds you may want something even more affordable. In that case you may want to buy mattress bags by the roll. They come in a tall box and are perforated so you just tear off the one you need.

Elkay mattress bags come in a roll of 25 up to a roll of 100.  Choose from clear or light blue tinted bags in different thicknesses. As an example, each 4 mil king size bag costs $7.67 which is quite a bit less than the other options.

MOST EXPENSIVE, LEAST DURABLE: The worst performing mattress bag we found was Lucid. Despite it saying it’s 6 mil, it ripped and isn’t as thick as the other two. Plus it costs $17.99 (the most expensive option). I won’t buy them again and I’m perplexed at the high reviews. It has adhesive at the end but it’s so wimpy compared to the others.

We’re still testing the THETIS Homes mattress bag but at first glance they seem to be heavy duty. We will update this post after trying them. UPDATE: they definitely don’t measure up to the other 2, removed them. They seem more like 2 or 3 mil thick.

There’s nothing worse than getting your mattress dirty or wet when you’re moving it or ruining it in storage. So make sure you choose a top rated mattress bag like the ones we’ve tested! You can expect to spend between $11-15 a bag for king size mattress bags. We also gave you some other options like tarps and rolled plastic.

Will a moving bag keep a mattress dry if it rains? Yes, as long as you seal it tightly at the top. If your bag gets wet from the rain, be sure to wipe it down because it’s really easy to transfer dirt onto the mattress cover.

Any questions about mattress bags or moving a mattress? Please comment below and we’ll try to help!