Twin XL – The Size Nobody Knows

Twin XL – The Size Nobody Knows!

Let’s talk about how kids grow up so fast. It’s true, one minute they’re cooing in a crib and next they’re asking for keys to drive the car. And with fast growth comes growing pains, not to mention parents shrinking wallets. My parents raised three boys, and I vividly remember a stretch of time where shoes couldn’t be purchased fast enough to keep up with our growing feet.

Shoes aren’t the only thing kids will outgrow

They’ll also outgrow their mattresses! Most couples move their child from a crib mattress directly onto a twin-sized mattress. Seems logical, right? It is the next step up in the progression of mattress sizes; once they outgrow the twin, they’ll move to a full, then queen, then maybe even king or cal king sizes. But it is not always financially feasible to purchase a new mattress after every growth spurt. So what can you do?

Invest in the extra-long term

Try this: forgo the twin-size mattress, and opt for the twin extra long (Twin XL). Children don’t really outgrow the width of their mattresses do they? They only complain about needing a new bed once their feet start hanging off the foot of it. A Twin XL mattress comes with an extra five inches of length (80 inches long) compared to a standard twin mattress (75″ inches long). This gives the mattress the same length as a standard size queen or king mattress, negating the need for upgrades after unexpected growth spurts. Have a Twin XL already, but can’t find bedding to properly fit it? Almost every sheet set & bedding item we offer here at Bedrooms & More is available in the Twin XL size. You can browse our selection of cotton, bamboo and even flannel sheets here.

But mattresses wear out in 5-7 years? Won’t I still have to replace the mattress even if I do buy a Twin XL?

No, not necessarily. Yes, most conventional one-sided mattresses will wear down after about 5 years of use, but you won’t have that problem if you purchase from Bedrooms & More because every mattress we sell is two-sided, so they can be flipped and rotated, which doubles, sometimes triples, the life of the mattress when properly cared for. That means you can buy ONE mattress and provide your child with a comfortable sleeping surface that will last the duration of their childhood, they may even be taking it to college with them!

But isn’t a Twin XL bed frame hard to find?

We hear people complain all the time that they can’t find Twin XL bed frame! Well, you’re in luck, because we also have a large selection of Twin XL bed frames made in a variety of materials and finishes, so you can find just what your need to fit your child’s decor. All they are is a standard twin bed, but the twin-sized side rails are replaced with standard queen or king-sized ones.

Ready to invest in a Twin XL bed for your kiddo?

You’re in the right place. Almost every mattress we carry is available in the Twin XL! We hope this article has demystified Twin XL: the Size Nobody Knows about!