Available 
Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress
from £194-£268.
£194-£268
Sizes tracked: Small Single, Single, Small Double, Double, King Size
Buying guide
Best mattresses for children's bedrooms to compare
Compare 5 Mattress Online mattresses for children’s bedrooms by feel, size, price and retailer terms, with Aspire and Bodyshape options across pocket sprung, hybrid and memory foam.
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Last verified: 2026-07-29
Quick verdict
This is a compare-first shortlist for children’s bedrooms, not a single-winner ranking. The 5 Mattress Online mattresses come from Aspire and Bodyshape, and they cover pocket sprung, hybrid and memory foam builds with a visible price spread of £158 to £679. If you want a responsive starting point, the Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress begins at £194; if budget is the main filter, the Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress starts at £158, while the Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress sits at the top end from £389.
Top picks to compare
Start with Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress (£194-£268), Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress (£254-£498), Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress (£335-£605) because they give you a focused set of current retailer options to compare. The visible price range is £158-£679, so check whether the extra spend buys a useful specification difference rather than only a different brand or finish. The shortlist includes Aspire, Bodyshape, which helps you compare familiar brands against specification, delivery and value.
Available 
Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress
from £254-£498.
£254-£498
Sizes tracked: Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King
Available 
Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress
from £335-£605.
£335-£605
Sizes tracked: Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King
Available 
Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress
from £389-£679.
£389-£679
Sizes tracked: Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King
Available 
Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress
from £158-£305.
£158-£305
Sizes tracked: Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King
At-a-glance comparison
Use this table to scan the shortlist quickly before opening individual product pages. It covers Pocket Sprung, Hybrid, Memory Foam, so compare like-for-like where possible before deciding which mattress best fits your usual sleep position, preferred firmness and bed-frame size. Firmness differences include Firm; Firmness differences can matter as much as headline price when you are matching a product to a specific need.
| Product | Type | Firmness | Sizes | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress | Pocket Sprung | Check retailer | Small Single, Single, Small Double, Double, King Size | £194 |
| Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress | Pocket Sprung | Check retailer | Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King | £254 |
| Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress | Hybrid | Check retailer | Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King | £335 |
| Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress | Pocket Sprung | Firm | Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King | £389 |
| Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress | Memory Foam | Firm | Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King | £158 |
What the retailer evidence actually shows
The shortlist spans Pocket Sprung, Hybrid and Memory Foam, so shoppers can compare different feels rather than only different labels. Every listed mattress shows a 100-night comfort trial, but guarantee length varies: Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted and Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid show 5 years, while Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory shows 1 year. Review evidence is limited on several items, so the safer reading is that this is a useful current comparison set, not a definitive kids-mattress leaderboard.
Buyer trade-offs to weigh before clicking through
For a child’s room, the main trade-off is usually between feel, size and practical fit rather than headline price alone. Pocket sprung options like Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted and Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket lean toward a more responsive or support-led feel, while the Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress is the lowest-priced firm foam option and may suit shoppers who want a simpler budget compare. Also check depth and bed-frame compatibility on the retailer page, because the supplied product details note that depth can affect bedding, toppers and frame fit.
Why these 5 mattresses made the shortlist
These are the current Mattress Online mattresses that best fit a compare-first children’s bedrooms page because they cover 2 brands, 3 product types and a useful spread of sizes. Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted gives the pocket-sprung entry point at £194-£268, Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory adds a pocket-sprung plus memory-foam option at £254-£498, and Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid moves into a hybrid build at £335-£605. The shortlist is specification-led and practical, but it is not a specialist children-only range, so shoppers should verify age guidance and materials on each product page.
Shortlist benchmark at a glance
Current benchmark pricing places the set in a broad £158-£389 comparison band, even though individual size pricing can run higher on some models. Brand coverage is narrow but useful, with Aspire on one end and Bodyshape across the rest, while construction varies from Pocket Sprung to Hybrid and Memory Foam. Visible review details are thin for several mattresses, so price and specification should carry more weight than star ratings alone when you compare options.
How to choose between these mattresses
Start by matching the mattress type to the room and sleeper: pocket sprung is the cleanest comparison if you want responsive support, hybrid is the clearest option if you want spring support plus a foam comfort layer, and memory foam is the simplest budget-led route to compare. Then check size coverage carefully: Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted includes Small Single, while Bodyshape models in the shortlist run from Single up to Super King on several lines, which matters if you are buying for a narrower child’s bed or a guest room. If cooler-feeling wording is important to you, the Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid is the clearest retailer-led option in this set to compare.
What value means on this shortlist
Value here is about specification per pound, not simply the cheapest label. The Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress starts at £158, which is attractive if you want a firm foam option and the room needs are straightforward, but the Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress may offer better value if you prefer a pocket-sprung feel and broader size coverage at £194-£268. Before buying, check the live price, stock, guarantee and delivery terms on Mattress Online, because those details can change and they affect whether a seemingly dearer mattress is actually the better fit.
Retailer details used
Last checked 2026-07-29. The source list below is included to help you check the details behind the comparison. Always confirm the latest price, delivery cost, stock status and product details with the retailer before buying.
- Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress | MattressOnlineproduct-page evidence for Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress
- Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress | MattressOnlineproduct-page evidence for Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress
- Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress | MattressOnlineproduct-page evidence for Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress
- Good Housekeeping best kids mattresses 2026children mattress guide criteria
- Sleep Foundation best mattress for kids 2026children mattress guide criteria
- Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress at Mattress Onlineshortlist product facts
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Buying questions
Which mattress type is best for a child's bedroom: pocket sprung, hybrid or memory foam?
There is no single best type for every child’s room. Pocket sprung gives a more responsive feel, hybrid adds a foam comfort layer on top of springs, and memory foam is the simplest budget comparison on this shortlist. The right choice depends on size fit, firmness preference and whether the mattress needs to work in a child’s bed or a guest room.
Is the cheapest mattress on the list the best value?
Not necessarily. The Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress starts at £158, but value depends on whether its firm foam build, 18cm profile and available sizes suit the room. A slightly dearer option like the Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress may be better value if you want a pocket-sprung feel, a Small Single size or broader room flexibility.
How do size availability and bed-frame fit affect the choice?
They matter a lot in children’s bedrooms because the wrong size can make bedding and frame fit awkward. Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted includes Small Single, Single, Small Double, Double and King Size, while several Bodyshape models extend to Super King, so check the exact size before you compare price. The retailer also notes that mattress depth can affect bedding, toppers and bed-frame suitability.