The bottom line: The Puffin mattress from Nest Bedding, formerly known as the Big Kid Bed (BKB), was designed specifically for children transitioning from a crib to a toddler bed or child’s mattress. Nest Bedding considered all the important factors that support a good night’s sleep for young children. Plus, the Puffin mattress comes with a 100-night sleep trial and lifetime warranty.

Who Does It Work For?

Puffin Mattress is best for:	Puffin Mattress may not be best for:
Toddlers Children Teens under 100lbs Memory foam mattress shoppers Hot sleepers Those with allergies All sleeping positions	Adults Teens or children over 100 lbs Those shopping for a mattress larger than full size

The Best of the Puffin

Why we love it:

• Easy Assembly: No need to haul a wide mattress up the stairs—the Puffin is the first bed-in–a-box mattress designed exclusively for kids. Just take it out of the box, unroll it on the bed frame, and show your kids how quickly it rises to form.
• Breathability: Kids sleep hard, and that can make for some sweaty nights. The Puffin is infused with cooling gel and made from open cell foam that improves airflow.
• Responsiveness: Do you have a restless sleeper? No problem. The Puffin top layer is conforming like memory foam and buoyant like an innerspring mattress. In other words, your child will stay cozy as they toss and turn throughout the night.
• Hypoallergenic: Nest Bedding uses only GREENGUARD Gold and Certipur-US certified foams in the Puffin, so it’s safe for kids with asthma and allergies.
• Affordable Price: The Puffin should last from your child’s toddler years to adolescence. Plus, it’s made in the USA and shipped factory-direct, which keeps down costs.

Pros and Cons

✅ Pros

• The Puffin’s comfort layer is made with Nest Bedding’s proprietary Energex foam, which is significantly more responsive (i.e. bouncy) than traditional memory foam, and keeps your child supported on top of the mattress.
• The foam layers fill in the gaps along your little one’s delicate curves, which promotes healthy spinal alignment.
• The Puffin keeps motion transfer to a minimum, which is super helpful if you have kids sharing the bed.
• Worried about your energetic sleeper sliding off the side of the bed? Rest assured that the Puffin has plenty of edge support.
• Kids’ bodies need lots of support while they’re growing, and the firm feel of the Puffin is the right firmness level to keep their developing bodies in balance.

❌ Cons

• Generally, foam mattresses can’t support as much weight as hybrid mattresses.
• You may notice a slight off-gassing scent when you unbox your mattress, but it’s non-toxic and should be gone within a few hours.

Edge Support

We mentioned that the Puffin is a great choice for bunk beds because of its 7” low profile. If you plan to have a child sleep on the top bunk, edge support is extra important. 

The Puffin is made with a high density top layer and medium density base layer that handily supports the weight of your child from edge to edge. With that said, heavier children will cause the foam to compress more, so if you’re concerned about hearing that midnight “thump,” then keep lighter weight kids on the top bunk.

Motion Transfer

The Puffin is available up to a full size, which can easily sleep two smaller kids. With siblings or friends sharing the bed, you want to make sure their mattress minimizes motion transfer.

All-foam mattresses generally isolate motion well, and the Puffin is no exception. Two kids should be able to share this bed without disrupting each other if one has to go to the bathroom or get a drink of water (again).

Cooling

Adult mattresses usually get all the fun, but we were impressed with the fancy cooling technology that Nest Bedding put into the Puffin. To start, the mattress cover is woven with phase change materials that absorb and store heat when it’s too warm and then release that heat when it’s too cool. Also, the top foam layer is infused with cooling gel that soaks up extra heat.

Related: Best Cooling Mattresses for Hot Sleepers

Firmness Level

The Puffin has a firm feel that is ideal for kids—about a 7 out of 10 on the firmness scale. A bed that’s too plush doesn’t provide enough spinal support for rapidly growing bodies. Keep in mind that the more weight on the mattress, the softer it will feel, so the Puffin may have closer to a medium firm feel for larger children.

Sleeping Position Support

The Puffin can comfortably support all sleeping positions. The foam construction adds extra cushion for side sleepers, while the firmer feel suits back and stomach sleepers.

Does it Sleep Hot?

The Puffin mattress has a neutral temperature for most sleepers, thanks to the cooling features in the mattress cover and Energex foam.

Weight Capacity

Nest Bedding told us that the Puffin mattress can comfortably support up to 100lbs.

Foundation Compatibility 

You can store the Puffin on pretty much any solid, flat surface, including bunk beds, but slatted beds shouldn’t have gaps wider than 4”. Nest Bedding discourages the use of box springs or flexible bed bases, since those can change the feel of the mattress.

Mattress Materials

While the Puffin is not a 100% organic mattress, it’s still made from eco-friendly, kid-safe materials, including a non-chemical fire barrier. Here’s what you’ll find on the inside.

Sizes and Prices

Size	Dimensions	Weight	Price*
Twin	38” x 75”	30 lbs	$399
Twin XL	38” x 80”	35 lbs	$449
Full	54” x 75”	40 lbs	$599

*Prices do not reflect exclusive offers or discounts. Click below to see the best price for the Puffin mattress.

Unboxing Experience

The Puffin is compressed and rolled in a box. It takes next to no time for the Puffin to go from box to bed. Simply open the box, unroll the mattress on its bed frame, and carefully cut off the plastic packaging. Give your kids a physics lesson by asking them to watch the foam inflate. It should only take a few minutes for the mattress to rise to its full size, but don’t be surprised if it takes up to a few hours. 

Buying a Nest Bedding Puffin

Here’s all the info you need to know when purchasing the Puffin mattress.

Policy	Details
Delivery	Free bed-in–a-box delivery
Trial Period	100 nights
Warranty	Lifetime warranty for original purchaser
Return Policy	Free returns and exchanges
Financing	Affirm

Product Shipment

You get free shipping on your new mattress if you live in the lower 48 states. Nest Bedding ships to Alaska and Hawaii, but there is an extra cost. Don’t worry about being home for your delivery—signature is not required.

Mark your calendars for delivery 4–8 business days after your date of purchase. Nest Bedding will email you a tracking number once your order has shipped. If you’d like white glove delivery, reach out to the Nest Bedding team at 888-992-2001. You can also request old mattress removal for $100.

How Long’s the Sleep Trial?

You have a 100-night trial period to determine whether or not the Puffin is the right mattress for your child. It can take your youngster a few weeks to fully adjust to their new Puffin mattress, so Nest Bedding asks that you wait 30 days before making a final decision.

Determining if the Puffin is the right type of mattress for your little one is pretty simple because kids tend to be vocal about what they do and don’t like. Keep an eye out for how well-rested they look and act, since a tired child could indicate that a mattress adjustment needs to be made.

Warranty and Comfort Guarantee

Warranty

Forget the industry standard 10-year warranty. Nest Bedding protects their mattresses with a lifetime limited warranty, applying to the original owner. If your Puffin mattress develops a covered defect, Nest Bedding will send you a repaired part or replacement mattress free of charge.

Covered defects include body impressions that are deeper than 1”, manufacturing flaws in the cover zipper, and tearing or stitch unraveling of the mattress cover (not resulting from misuse).

If you need to submit a claim, email customerservice@nestbedding.com, and include your order number, full name, and a written description and photo or video of the defect. You’ll hear back from the Nest Bedding team within 7 business days.

Lifetime Comfort Guarantee

Nest Bedding customers can also claim the Lifetime Comfort Guarantee, which enables you to buy one more Nest Bedding mattress for 30% off, as long as you haven’t returned or exchanged a mattress in the past.

Customer Service

The Nest Bedding customer service team is available over live chat (Facebook Messenger), email, and phone. Here are their service hours:

• Live chat: Monday-Sunday, 9AM–5PM PST
• Phone at 888-992-2001: Monday-Friday, 8AM–7PM PST; Saturday-Sunday, 7AM–6PM PST
• Email at customerservice@nestbedding.com: Monday-Friday, 7AM–5PM PST; Saturday-Sunday, 8AM–7PM PST

Explaining the Return Policy

You can return or exchange your Puffin mattress after day 30 of the trial period at no extra cost. If you haven’t unboxed the mattress and you’d like to return it before day 30, you’ll need to pay a 25% restocking fee. After the 100-day trial, the return policy expires.

To return or exchange your mattress, reach out the Nest Bedding customer service team at customerservice@nestbedding.com or fill out the form on their returns page. They’ll guide you through the process.

After the return of your original mattress is approved, the team will help you arrange for a donation service to pick up the mattress. Just send your donation receipt to Nest Bedding, and they’ll issue your full refund.

*The Nest Bedding return policy may not apply to mattresses bought from Amazon.

Is It the Right Bed for Your Kid?

The Puffin mattress is a great choice for your growing child. The firm feel promotes healthy spinal alignment, the foam construction provides a cozy feel, and the lifetime warranty ensures that you’ll have a mattress that lasts until your child becomes a teen. The cost may be a bit too high for budget-conscious shoppers. In that case, the Allswell mattress is a lower cost alternative.

See How Puffin Compares

The Puffin mattress is one of the simplest beds offered by Nest Bedding. A close comparison would be the Quail Memory Foam mattress, formerly known as Love & Sleep, which is available in medium and firm options that provide excellent pressure relief.

The Purple Kids mattress has a medium feel, compared to the Puffin’s firm feel, and can hold up to 115lbs. It’s only available as a twin mattress. While it also has a 100-night trial period, it only has a 10-year warranty. 

The hybrid Saatva Youth mattress can be flipped to a medium-firm side geared toward kids aged 3–7 or a slightly firmer side for kids between the ages of 8–12. It comes with a 120-night trial period, 15-year warranty, and free white glove delivery, although returns are $99.

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