OT: IKEA twin beds

[chrissyhowie]

Do standard twin mattresses fit on IKEA twin bed frames or do you have to use their mattresses? I already have two twin mattresses, so I'm hoping to just use them. They seem to sell a thinner mattress that is supposed to be used for the top bunk. Specifically I am looking at their HEMNES twin bunk bed and their ROBIN twin with underbed, but any info is much appreciated. Thanks!

[cmo]

We have a twin Hemnes (a single though, not a bunk bed), and used a twin mattress we already had with no problem. Sometimes underbeds and top bunks do need a slightly smaller/shorter mattress. We got a foam mattress from Ikea (a mid-priced one one, not sure of the name but it started with F) for another bed and it does seem a bit smaller/shorter than regular mattresses, so that could work. It is still quite comfortable to sleep on though, I am happy to report. Sheets do tend to 'swim' on it, due to the smaller size.

[chrissyhowie]

Thanks so much for the info. I'll hold off on getting the Ikea mattress and see if the ones we have will fit. Great to know that a regular mattress will work in the Hemnes twin. :)

[Tondi G]

we have the Hemnes twin and we got a sealy twin mattress from Costco... it fits perfectly!!!!

~Tondi
Mommy to Mason 7/8/01 and Aidan 5/4/05