It is perfectly legal for a manufacturer to use the frame of an old mattress as long as he refurbishes it and puts on a new cover and filling. The springs in these mattresses are the original, old, used springs. The springs of a mattress are what determines if you have a comfortable night s sleep and if they are old, well, it s a pretty big risk to take. These refurbished mattresses are often sold very cheaply, for around a hundred dollars or so. Don t bother with these no-named mattresses, even if you are on a budget, they ve been slept on before.
Mattresses can sell from one hundred dollars up to the thousands.
There is a point where you are going to have to draw the line and only you know where that line should be drawn, but basically, the more expensive the mattress, the better it usually is. Decide what size mattress you are going to buy. If you already have a good headboard and frame, you will want to purchase the same size you have now. Consider the fact that while California King sized mattresses look delectably spacious, it is very difficult to find sheets to fit this size. If your child is very young, go ahead and spend the extra money on a really good mattress because it s really going to get used, bounced on and otherwise tested to its limits.