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Birch Kids Natural Mattress Review – Test Lab Ratings
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Ranked #5 on our Best Mattresses for Kids list
The Birch Kids Natural Mattress is made with organic and natural materials, making it a safe and healthy sleep for children. Its supportive and durable design is very effective at providing comfort for growing bodies.
- Specifically made for growing kids, with two sides to meet their changing needs
- Made from natural materials including wool, cotton, and latex
- Exceptionally easy to move around, which is great for kids who change positions in their sleep
- Sizing options are limited to twin and full
- 8-inch profile is too thick for some bunk beds
- Older children may prefer an adult model
In 2019, the direct-to-consumer mattress company Helix Sleep launched Birch as its eco-conscious sleep product brand. Birch makes bedding, bed bases, pillows, and three mattress models using natural materials like cotton, wool, cashmere, and latex.
The Birch Kids Natural Mattress is designed specifically for growing children ages 3 to 12. This flippable hybrid mattress includes firm (7) and medium firm (6) sides to better meet their evolving needs, and the natural materials might also appeal to parents concerned with exposure to chemicals.
While the Birch Kids Natural Mattress is the brand’s only mattress for kids, the company also produces the Birch Natural Mattress and the Birch Luxe Natural. Both are medium firm (6) hybrids that use cotton, wool, latex, and pocketed coils. However, the Birch Luxe Natural Mattress includes an upgraded comfort system and zoned lumbar support.
We’ll explain what makes the Birch Kids Natural Mattress unique and who might benefit from this flippable children’s model. We’ll also summarize company policies that might affect the overall value and convenience of your purchase.
TEST LAB RATINGS
How the Birch Kids Natural Scored
Motion Isolation5.5/10
The Birch Kids Natural Mattress’ motion isolation is on par with most hybrid models. Some movement travels across the surface of the bed due to the bounce of the latex and the coils, but it isn’t significant.
Motion transfer typically isn’t a concern for children who sleep alone. However, there may be some vibrations if a parent rises from the edge of the bed after helping their child fall asleep.
Pressure Relief5.0/10
Compared to other hybrid models for kids, the Birch Kids Natural Mattress offers notable pressure relief. Both sides of the mattress include wool for cushioning and latex for contouring. The individually pocketed coils in the core also move independently of one another to further enhance the contouring.
Both the medium firm (6) and firm (7) sides of the mattress perform well in this category, but the softer side has a slight advantage. Designed for children between the ages of 8 and 12, the softer sleep surface’s deeper cradling better redistributes older children’s weight to prevent pressure buildup around heavier areas.
Temperature Control8.0/10
Each component of the Birch Kids Natural Mattress is breathable in its own right, helping the model maintain a more neutral temperature.
The cotton cover allows air to circulate through the mattress, while the top layer of wool wicks away moisture. Airflow through the latex layer’s open-cell structure and breathable coil core further limits body heat buildup.
Edge Support7.0/10
The perimeter of the Birch Kids Natural Mattress doesn’t compress excessively, allowing children to use the bed’s full surface area. The latex layer evenly distributes body weight, and the individually wrapped coils provide even support.
The sturdy edges may be particularly beneficial for children who like to sit along the edge and those who sleep close to the side.
Ease of Movement8.0/10
Thanks to its responsive, buoyant materials, the Birch Kids Natural Mattress is exceedingly easy to move on.
The latex layer cradles a child’s body without hugging it closely, and the material regains its shape quickly when they move. Without a lingering body impression, most kids can change positions easily. The bounce of the coil core adds to this effect.
Durability8.0/10
Despite being designed for children, the Birch Kids Natural Mattress has an impressive build that should last many years. Although two-sided mattresses sometimes wear out more quickly, the Birch Kids’ wool comfort layers are fairly resistant to body impressions, and the mattress has a sturdy, pocketed-coil support core that stands up to active kids. This mattress is likely to provide solid support and pressure relief until your child outgrows it.
Who it Fits
Fit by Sleep Position and Body Weight
Sizes, dimensions and weights
Construction
Inside the Birch Kids Natural
Cover
Organic Cotton
2″ Comfort Layer
Organic Wool, Natural Latex
6″ Support Core
Pocketed Coils
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BUYING IT
Warranty, Shipping, and Delivery
365 Night
Sleep trial (30-night requirement)
Lifetime
Warranty
Free
Ground shipping (contiguous U.S.)
$219+
White Glove delivery
Availability
Birch mattresses are available through the Birch website, select third-party retailers, and brick-and-mortar partner showrooms across the United States. Note that different policies may apply to mattresses not purchased directly from Birch.
Shipping
Orders through the Birch website ship for free to all 50 U.S. states. Birch also ships to Canada, though shipping charges apply. Mattresses ship via FedEx, typically within 3 to 10 business days. The mattress arrives compressed, sealed in plastic, and encased in a box.
Additional Services
Birch offers White Glove delivery to select zip codes through a third-party vendor. This service carries an additional fee and includes new mattress setup and old mattress removal. Alternatively, separate options are available for customers exclusively seeking in-home setup or old mattress removal.
Sleep Trial
Shoppers who purchase the Birch Kids Natural Mattress directly through Birch can try it at home with the brand’s 365-night sleep trial. After 30 nights, it becomes eligible for return for the remainder of the trial window. A $99 removal fee applies.
Warranty
The Birch Kids Natural Mattress comes with a partially prorated lifetime limited warranty. For the first 10 years, Birch repairs or replaces mattresses with qualifying defects at no cost to the owner. Beginning in year, Birch replaces eligible mattresses at a prorated charge in addition to applicable shipping fees.
Covered defects include deterioration that leads to a visible indentation greater than 1 inch, physical flaws that cause the latex or coils to split or crack, and manufacturing defects in the cover.
Rachel combines a background in health journalism with hands-on experience testing sleep products. In her time at Sleep Foundation, she's researched and evaluated mattresses, pillows, bedding, and sleep tech to help readers find the products best suited to their sleep needs. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors with her kids.