How do you open a childproof zipper? October 17, 2009 Subscribe How do you open a childproof zipper on an Ikea children's mattress cover? We want to take off the cloth mattress cover on my son's Ikea mattress. It has a zipper on one end that appears to be childproof. But we'll be jiggered if we can figure out how to release it. I've tried pulling it with needle-nose pliers, I've tried twisting, prying, bending, pushing, bumping, jerking, snapping, wrenching, and doing the Mashed Potato. You can see the marks in the photo where my needle-nosed pliers have soiled it a bit. I've tried a paper clip. I've also googled this question to great frustration, with this story about a product from a different company sounding tantalizingly close but still insufficient to solving our problem.How do we release that zipper without simply destroying it? Children's mattressesComfort isn’t the only quality that’s important in a mattress for small children. It also has to stand up to their every-night needs for several years.
Our children’s mattresses have a breathable, pressure-relieving design for growing bodies, and removable, machine-washable covers for always-fresh sleep. IKEA FAMILY products & offers Pillow topsPlace a pad on your mattress for an even greater night’s sleep. It’ll help keep your mattress in better condition too. You can choose between various fillings and materials – but all of our pillow tops are easily removed to air and clean. So you can keep your bed fresh and inviting every day.Тележкой IkeaIkea 00224 Klossar14 9999 KrKr Från24 BuildingBuilding & BlocksWagen IkeaForwardIKEA - MULA, 24 building blocks with wagon, , They’re all the same color, yet don’t look the same. These bricks make it fun for…Prev Mom Body Support Pillow Next How to Safely Introduce Your Child to an Unfamiliar DogSee more: Alex & Debra's Modernized 1850's Greek Revival (Image credit: Tara Belucci) Reversible and versatile, the IKEA Kura bed is shaping up to be a firm favorite of Scandi-style and budget-loving parents the world over.
Its low profile means its perfect for small spaces and younger kids. But...is it possible you could make the Kura sleep two? Here are examples of some families who have done exactly that. First, a health note about mattresses on the floor: most mattresses benefit from "breathing" and some mattresses, especially foam ones, can develop mold from being on the floor. Ideally, even floor beds will rest on slats or a box spring. You can find more information at Nest Bedding. See more: Nanette Wong (Image credit: Nanette Wong) The affordable Kura holds its own in this stylish kids bedroom. Here, it is kept simple and white with nice modern bedding. See more: Fawn & Forest blog (Image credit: Fawn And Forest) Tiny tot in the house? The lower "bunk" on this Kura bed is the size of a toddler bed, surrounded by pillows. And check out the Expedit tucked neatly into the end there, for added storage! → 10 Ways to Customize the Kura Loft Bed → 20 Ways to Customize the IKEA KURA Loft Bed & Make It Your Own
→ 8 Creative Ways to to Decorate & Customize the Kura Low Bed (Image credit: Kinder Im Gluck) This Kura bed finds its happy home in a vintage-eclectic room, with mismatched bedding and a cute DIY privacy curtain. See more: Cocoon Home (Image credit: Cocoon Home) The Kura bed goes retro! The kids sharing this room each have their own monogrammed pillow, which they rotate depending on which bed they're sleeping on that night. This way, everyone gets their his share of the top bunk! See more: Apartment Therapy (Image credit: Nessa Does) This Kura for two was gussied up with textured wall flats from Inhabitat Living. See more: IKEA Hackers (Image credit: IKEA Hackers) Since the child using the bottom bed here was younger than two her parents wanted to create more of an enclosure which they accomplished by adding a board of MDF to the side.If you can’t afford a new mattress – or you’re not ready to replace your existing one, but are aware it needs a pick-me-up – then a topper could become your new best friend.
Sitting on top of the mattress, under your sheets, it offers extra padding and comfort that could make all the difference to your quality of sleep. Research the fillings as rigorously as you would with a new mattress. They all have different benefits for different kinds of sleepers and types of people – for instance, if you get hot at night or you suffer from allergies. Check how snugly the topper fits onto the bed – you don’t want it to move about. And be sure that the filling is evenly distributed, just as you’d want it to be with a duvet. 1. John Lewis Soft Touch Washable Mattress Topper: from £75, John Lewis This 6cm polyester topper, with dual layers and woven fabric, offers cloud-like comfort. It lasts well too, staying squidgy and soft without going flat. Plus, you can wash it in the machine umpteen times without losing any of the quality. Great value for hotel-like luxury. 2. Breasley Flexcell Mattress Topper: from £129, Mattress Online This thick, comfy topper is made from memory foam, which moulds to your body’s shape and distributes your weight evenly.
There’s a smooth winter side, which gets really quite warm (great for those who feel chilly at night), and a bumpy summer side, which circulates air to keep you cooler. 3. Hästens Top Mattress BJ: from £670, Hästens This is the deepest topper in our roundup (7cm) and it feels like you’ve got a whole new deluxe mattress. It’s handmade from all-natural materials including wool, cotton and flexible horsetail hair, all of which keeps your body at the ideal temperature and means the mattress stays comfortable and durable. It is very heavy, though, and it can’t be washed. 4. Vispring Heavenly Mattress Topper: from £550, John Lewis Vispring is the crème-de-la-crème of mattress brands, and its mattress toppers are equally fabulous. Each one is handmade to order in any size and generously filled with the best British wool, which all makes for a comfy, soft, breathable and hypoallergenic sleeping experience. 5. The White Company Supreme Luxury Down Topper: from £150, The White Company
Anyone who’s experienced good duck down and feather bedding will know that this filling can swiftly take you into the land of nod in the lap of luxury. The same can be said of this incredibly comfy topper. The top layer includes down for extra softness, while the bottom layer is 100 per cent feather for support. It's box stitched for even distribution, but it does need regularly plumping up. 6. Dorma Anti-Allergy Mattress Topper: from £45, Dunelm This is excellent value for a soft and plump mattress cover, made from spiral fibre which is encased in 100 per cent cotton sheeting. We found it every bit as good as some toppers we tested (that didn’t make this list) at two or three times the price. It fits well on the bed and is machine washable. 7. The Woolroom Deluxe Wool Topper: from £111.99, The Woolroom This soft and cosy topper, made from top-notch British wool, carries the British Allergy Foundation’s Seal of Approval, making it an ideal choice for anyone who suffers from asthma, allergies or eczema.
It’s 3cm thick, extremely well-made, keeps body temperature comfortable throughout the night and is machine washable. 8. Silksleep Topper: from £110, Silksleep This works like a fitted sheet, wrapping right round your mattress. At just 1cm thick, it’s neither firm nor supportive, but the 300 thread-count cotton cover, filled with long-fibre silk, does a particularly good job of regulating body temperature – ideal for women of a certain age – and it feels luxurious. Dust mites hate silk, so it’s also good for allergy sufferers. 9. Soak and Sleep Ultimate Microfibre with Silk Topper: from £60, Soak & Sleep This is a good one for anyone who wants the luxury, springy feel of down and feather, but either can’t afford it or is allergic. The filling – top-quality, hypoallergenic microfibre and silk – is box stitched so the filing doesn’t disappear down one end, no matter how much you toss and turn at night. 10. Marks & Spencer Supersoft Mattress Enhancer: From £89, Marks & Spencer
This is soft but supportive, thanks to the cluster fibres that cushion your body. Particularly well suited to those who get chilly at night, it keeps the bed nice and warm – so probably not the best for those prone to sweating while they sleep. 11. Ikea Talgje: from £65, Ikea Ikea has a wide range of mattress covers, with this one – a blend of cotton and polyester foam filling – towards the bottom of the price range. It has a good, snug fit and although it’s only 3.5cm thick, it offers an indulgent layer of comfort, particularly for the price. It’s not for people who get hot at night and it has an initial chemical odour, although that does disappear over time. 12. Gingerlily Silk Filled Mattress Topper: from £85, Gingerlily This 100 per cent long-strand, silk-filled topper is a great natural body regulator, making it a godsend for anyone who overheats at night, as well as suiting allergy sufferers. It fits on well with elastic straps and the cover is a luxurious 300 thread-count cotton sateen.