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Joey Kids Mattress

What is the recommended age range for the Joey Kids Mattress?

The Joey Kids Mattress is suitable for toddlers who are ready to move from a cot to a big bed, right up to older kids and tweens. For babies and toddlers still sleeping in a crib, we recommend the Joey Baby Mattress, which is designed to be the appro

Can I wash the Joey Kids Mattress cover?

The Joey Kids Mattress comes with a handy zip-off topper, that can simply be unzipped along the top edge of the mattress and popped in your washing machine. You can wash the zip-off topper in your machine on a cold cycle with a mild detergent, then l

Is the Joey Kids Mattress covered by the 120 Night Trial period?

We offer a 120 night trial period for all products — full-price or on sale. If you’re not sold by 120 nights, you can return your product, and even if you’ve used it you'll get a full refund on your purchase (including original delivery charges). Rea

What bed base is suitable for use with the Joey Kids Mattress?

The Joey Kids Mattress is a standard Australian Single size, measuring 92cm W x 188cm L, and can be used on any bed base recommending a standard Australian Single size mattress. The mattress is designed to be the perfect partner for the Joey Bed Base

Do you sell sheets that fit the Joey Kids Mattress?

Unfortunately, we do not currently have Single Size sheets available for purchase. Just be sure that your sheets of choice are designed to fit an Australian Single Size mattress 92cm x 188cm, with a thickness of around 15cm in height.

Can my kiddo still sleep on the Joey Kids Mattress while the zip-off topper is in the wash?

While the topper is in the wash, it's still perfectly fine to fit a mattress protector and/or sheets over the permanent cover and use the mattress as normal.

Should I use a mattress protector with the Joey Kids Mattress?

The Joey Kids Mattress features a water resistant layer which is designed to provide a second line of defence against any spills, and the cover features a zip-off topper which can be thrown in the wash as needed. Although you may find you don't need

How do I dispose of the packaging that the Joey Kids Mattress comes in?

When you get rid of packaging thoughtfully not only is it better for the environment, it can be reused to create new products.Paper and cardboard - Flatten your cardboard boxes or rip them up before placing them in your recycling bin in order to save

Are the mattresses flame retardant?

In Australia, there is no requirement for flame retardants and we choose not to use any in either the foams or textiles as many of these chemicals are considered harmful to humans with long-term exposure. The polyester fabric used does help to provid

Is the Joey Kids Mattress environmentally friendly? Does the Joey Kids Mattress contain any harmful chemicals?

The Joey Kids Mattress only uses foam that has been CertiPUR-US® certified, meaning it has undergone rigorous and thorough assessment to ensure it has the lowest possible impact on human health and the environment, and has been tested to ensure there

How long can I keep the Joey Kids Mattress in the box?

Koala recommends unboxing your new mattress within a few days of receiving it. This will ensure integrity in the foam resilience so it delivers a not-too-soft, not-too-hard but just right firmness. If you are concerned about your Koala mattress being

Can my kiddo sleep on the mattress straight away?

The Joey Kids Mattress is specially compressed for ease of shipping. It can take 3-5 days for the mattress to come back to its correct shape and feel, but you can sleep on it right away. It will just get better over the first few days.

Can I use an electric blanket on the Joey Kids Mattress?

Yes, you can use an electric blanket or heating pad on the Koala mattress range, just remember to always follow the safety instructions for the device. While these devices are great for heating up your mattress on a cold night, keep in mind that heat

Do you sell spare zip-off toppers for the Joey Kids Mattress cover?

Unfortunately we don't currently sell spare zip-off toppers for the Joey Kids Mattress.

Can I wash the permanent cover?

While the permanent cover is not removable or machine-washable, the Joey Kids Mattress does feature a zip-off topper which can be machine washed. The upper surface of the permanent cover features a water-resistant TPU fabric, which will make cleaning

Why have you designed the Joey Kids Mattress with pocket springs? All of your other mattresses are foam.

When creating our Joey Kids Mattress, our priority has been comfort for growing bodies. While the Joey Kids Mattress still features our famous Kloudcell® foam in the comfort layer, we have added a supportive base made from tempered steel pocket sprin

Where does the recycled polyester in the Joey Kids Mattress zip-off topper come from?

The recycled polyester used in the zip-off topper on the Joey Kids Mattress is made from post-consumer PET bottles, and is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified for your peace of mind. Interestingly, fabric in the zip-off topper helps to prevent the equiva