Sopora Ultimate Twin Mattress Review {Perfect Crib Mattress Giveaway Soon!}

It is hard to believe Baby E is four years old and is [gasp!] transitioning to a twin size bed. When did my baby grow up?! I was kind of dreading picking out a twin mattress for her because of everything I know about them, fire retardants and how toxic they are. Not to mention that mattresses imported from China contain chlorinated tris that was banned due to cancer concerns, but is still actually present in significant amounts in these products. That's crib mattresses, I don't even want to know what's in the adult ones that don't have the same regulations. So I was thrilled and relieved to be working with Sopora, a company that makes Eco-friendly mattresses right here in the United States.

We received the Sopora Ultimate Twin Mattress for review, and guess what? It arrived in this little box! I was like "What? No way a twin mattress fit in there!" I knew it was compressed, but still thought it wasn't possible! So I panicked and contacted them to make sure they did indeed send a twin size and not a crib size mattress. I couldn't open it since I would have no way to stuff it back inside. I was assured that this is the one. So we opened it and to my amazement the twin mattress popped out.

The mattress took it's shape immediately and as recommended we left it to fluff up for a couple of days. We are in the middle of a remodel for the bedrooms, so all four of us are sleeping in one bedroom on our old queen mattress and Baby E on her new twin Sopora. On the occasion that Baby T takes over my side of the bed, I just scoot over to Baby E's new mattress and let me tell you, it is amazingly comfortable! So much so that I find myself over there more and more just because I prefer sleeping on it. 

It's a very firm, supportive surface that to me, most resembles memory foam - but maybe a little more firm. I find it really good for my not-so-good back. I am so glad she has something comfortable to sleep on and relieved that it doesn't have that 'new mattress smell'. It doesn't stink of any chemicals, and rightly so because it is made of Eco-friendly, plant based, renewable oil foam. Oh, and it does actually have two different sleeping surfaces to suit your preference, one that's more firm and one that resembles memory foam (CoolGel). 

Before I loose you with the host of features offered for the Ultimate Twin mattress, I'll summarize everything there is to love:

• Non toxic and made from renewable resources 
• Contains no chemical fire retardants
• Greenguard Children and Schools certified foam
• Made in the USA
• Two sleeping surfaces, one ultra-firm and the other CoolGel visco foam (regulates body temperature)
• Medical grade, soft stretch-knit mattress cover, lightweight and pliable - conforms to body
• Ultrasonically welded dropped side seams, no access to inside of mattress for wetness, bed bugs, or allergens
• Square corners fit tightly into any standard bunk, bed frame, or platform bed
• Cover is vinyl, PVC, lead, and phthalates free 
• Stain and odor resistant
• Antimicrobial and antibacterial
• 7 year warranty against any manufacturer defects

So there is definitely no skimping on features and I love that most of it has to do with the safety of the mattress. You may see other mattresses with frilly features that offer no substance, they are still toxic to sleep on. Not many brands can claim to have no fire retardants, vinyl, PVC, lead, or phthalates in their products - very few actually. I do still greatly dislike the fact that our comfortable, albeit toxic queen mattress, probably will not be replaced by a healthy green mattress anytime soon. It's memory foam and we didn't get it new. I don't want to know what it off-gases! I wish we could all fit onto a Sopora twin! Hm, maybe we could get three twins and attach them to each other to make one huge mattress? Ahem, excuse my crazy thinking here...

I've learned over the years that not all mattresses are created equal, not just in reference to comfort, but what they are made of. As a mom of small children, sleep is a luxury for me - but I do sleep better knowing they are sleeping on a safe surface and not breathing in off-gassing chemicals for 10 to 12 hours each night. I really wish I could give each of my readers a mattress like this! But I have to say, it is a worthwhile investment in your children's health. In order of priority I would say healthy food and water are most important, but a healthy sleep environment is next on the list, in my opinion. Feel free to ask me any questions you may have about this mattress and I'll do my best to answer them!

Sopora mattresses are competitively priced among the Eco-friendly, non-toxic options. The Ultimate Twin retails for $605, the Delux Twin is $439. Sopora crib mattresses are priced as low as $167 for the Classic Crib Mattress and the Perfect Crib Mattress we are giving away is $350. Sopora mattresses can be purchased directly from the company and some models are also available on Amazon. 

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Disclaimer: I did not receive payment for this review. I was provided a sample of the product for review purposes. The opinions are my own and genuine. May contain affiliate links that support Eco-Babyz at no extra cost to you.