Avocado Eco Kids Review

In This Review
Performance Tests | Firmness | Support & Sleeping Positions | Design | Materials | Comparisons | FAQs

At NapLab, we put each mattress to the test.

We test 10 different factors that impact the performance, comfort, and feel of the mattress. We then take the results of those tests and compare them to every mattress we’ve tested to date.

Check out the full performance table below to see how this mattress ranks:

Factor	Avocado Eco Kids	Average
Overall Score	8.75	8.51
Price (Queen)	$764	$917 (Kids only)
Cooling – Score	9.0	8.6
Sinkage – Depth	2.20″	2.25″
Sinkage – Feel	Moderate	Moderate
Motion Transfer – Score	8.5	8.2
Motion Transfer – Acceleration	8.24 m/s²	8.84 m/s²
Response Time – Score	10	8.8
Response Time – Mostly Recovered	0.2 sec.	0.4 sec.
Response Time – Fully Recovered	0.3 sec.	1.0 sec.
Bounce – Height	13.06″	8.70″
Bounce – Feel	Very High	Moderate
Edge Support – Score	9.0	8.7
Edge Support – Sitting	2.50″	3.89″
Edge Support – Lying	Good	Good
Pressure Relief – Score	8.0	8.6
Comfort Layer Thickness	2.00″	4.31″
Mattress Thickness	8.00″	12.23″
Off-Gassing – Score	8.1	8.0
Off-Gassing – Smell	Strong	Strong
Off-Gassing – Days	7 days	7 days
Company – Score	7.8	8.8
Trial	100 nights	192 nights
Warranty	10 years	40% have lifetime warranties, average of other 60% of mattresses is 13 years

How is Avocado Eco Kids Different?

The Avocado Eco Kids is an 8.00″ kids mattress with an overall performance level that is above average and a price that is below the average price. One note, this mattress is only available in Twin and Full sizes.

Advantages

Specific advantages of the Avocado Eco Kids include better cooling performance, lower levels of motion transfer, faster material responsiveness, and fantastic edge support.

This edge support was impressive when sitting or lying at the edge of the mattress, which may be good news for co-sleeping parents or bedside stories.

Neutral Factors

The Avocado Eco Kids has a moderate level of sinkage and very high levels of bounce. For kids who enjoy an active feel, these factors will likely be neither pros nor cons.

Off-gassing is a bit of a neutral factor as well, given that the mattress takes 7 days to off-gas, which is tied with the average.

Disadvantages

The biggest disadvantage of the Eco Kids is below-average pressure relief, largely a result of the thinner overall profile (only 8.0″ thick) and only 2.0″ of comfort material.

For most kids, this won’t really be a guaranteed “disadvantage”, but for older kids or adults who co-sleep, this will likely be a problem.

Limited-sized availability could also be a disadvantage for sleepers who are looking for a Queen or King mattress.

Lastly, this mattress has a shorter trial period, only 100 nights and a 10-year warranty (the average is 13 years and 40% of mattresses offer lifetime warranties).

The Avocado Eco Kids has excellent cooling. During our tests, I did not feel any significant level of heat retention on my body.

This mattress uses a simple, but proven latex hybrid design. We have a 1.0” quilted cover, 1.0” latex foam layer, and 6.0” coil unit. The coil unit brings plenty of airflow into the mattress. In addition, the latex layer resists heat retention better than many other types of foam.

• Baseline Temperature – the temperature of the mattress before anyone lies on it
• Maximum Temperature (0 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after lying on it for 15 minutes
• Ending Temperature (5 minute) – the temperature of the mattress after being lied upon and having no one on it for 5 minutes

This simple combination of latex atop coils has consistently performed well across the 41 other latex hybrid mattresses we’ve tested.

In our objective temperature tests, we measured a max surface level temperature of 91.1° F. This is 1.0° warmer than the average of 90.1° F, based on all of our tests to date. After getting off the mattress, the temperature declined by 5.9 degrees from minutes 0 to 1, which is 1.1 degrees cooler than the average 0 to 1 minute decline of 4.8 degrees.

When we consider the combination of objective data, my subjective experiences, and an analysis of the materials, I’m confident in my view that cooling is excellent.

The Avocado Eco Kids has moderate sinkage. During our tests, we measured a pressure point sinkage depth of 2.20″.

The level of sinkage is documented in the image below.

This is 0.05″ less sinkage than the average sinkage depth of 2.25″, based on all of our tests to date. The mattress creates only a slight level of body contouring hug.

Instead, we see the slightly firmer feel of the mattress creating more of a floating sensation where sleepers lie more “on” the mattress instead of sinking down “in” the mattress. In addition, this is a typical latex mattress feel, which delivers a more generalized body contouring hug and a more restrained hugging sensation.

The mattress does not wrap, contour, or envelop the body as many other foam mattresses will.

The Avocado Eco Kids has a low level of motion transfer. During our tests, we measured a total acceleration range of 8.24 m/s². This is 7% less motion transfer than the average of 8.84 m/s².

Typically, latex hybrid mattresses have a higher level of motion transfer. However, that’s not what we measured here. Seemingly, Avocado is using a more novel or specialized type of coil unit that’s able to isolate motion despite the very high levels of bounce.

The level of motion transfer is also documented in the video below.

We saw a similar low motion transfer in the adult version of the Avocado Eco. In our motion transfer chart, which visualizes our accelerometer data, we can see the highest motion peaks from 0 to 0.3 seconds. Motion remains fairly steady from 0.3 to 1.0 seconds.

Finally, by 1.14 seconds, we’ve returned to near-zero levels of energy, which is 0.25 seconds longer than the average motion duration of 0.89 seconds.

While the motion intensity is slightly below average, the motion duration is slightly worse than average. All that said, I’m not worried about motion at these levels and I expect most sleepers will be unaffected.

The Avocado Eco Kids has an extremely fast material response.

In our mostly recovered test, we measured a recovery speed of 0.2 seconds, which is 0.22 seconds faster than the average of 0.42 seconds, based on all of our tests to date. In our fully recovered responsiveness test, we measured a recovery speed of 0.3 seconds, which is 0.72 seconds faster than the average of 1.02 seconds.

The level of responsiveness is documented in the video below.

This is effectively an instant material recovery speed and is tied for 1st with a number of other mattresses as the fastest we’ve tested to date. The rapid responsiveness ensures you’ll never feel stuck on the mattress, and it’s incredibly easy to move around.

The Avocado Eco Kids has a very high level of bounce. During our tests, we measured a total bounce height of 13.06″. This is 4.36″ more bounce than the average of 8.70″, based on all of our tests to date.

Both latex and coils are highly responsive, springy, and resilient. This combination works together to deliver a significantly higher level of bounce than average.

The level of bounce is also documented in the video below.

That extra bounce helps to make this mattress easier to move around, change positions, and get in/out of bed. And it can also serve as a fun bonus play space for kids.

The Avocado Eco Kids has outstanding sitting edge support and good lying edge support.

In our sitting edge support test, we measured a sitting sinkage compression of 2.50″. This is 1.39″ less sitting sinkage than the average of 3.89″, based on all of our tests to date.

The level of edge support while seated is documented in the images below.

While lying directly on the edge of the mattress, I felt that the support was good in all sleeping positions. Notably, this mattress does not contain any type of reinforced edge support.

While that choice is certainly part of the reason why lying edge support is good, but not great, it’s also that choice that helps to keep the price lower.

The level of edge support while lying is documented in the images below.

Ultimately, the combination of minimal sinkage and slightly firm feel helps to create a robust and supportive edge, despite the lack of reinforced edge support coils.

The Avocado Eco Kids has a good level of pressure relief. During our tests, I felt no significant pressure points on my body. Even so, it’s clear that pressure relief is only good, but far from amazing.

While it is a perfectly acceptable performance level for kids, adults who co-sleep with their children and older kids will likely find it notably lacking. The mattress is equipped with 2.0″ of comfort material, which is 2.31″ less comfort material than the average comfort layer thickness of 4.31″, based on all of our tests to date.

In all mattress tests, we make it a point to cut the mattress open to examine the material quality. Overall, I’m pleased with what I see. The wool, latex, and coil layers all look and feel high quality.

My only note is that I wish there were a thicker comfort layer. A 2.0” thick comfort layer is acceptable for younger kids. However, any adults co-sleeping and even older kids as they grow up will likely find it insufficient.

In our objective pressure mapping tests, we measured a max PSI of 0.99. This is right inside the maximum 1.0 PSI I want to see. Suffice to say, I wish we had seen better pressure-mapping performance and a thicker comfort layer.

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Side Sleepers	0.11	0.73

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Back Sleepers	0.09	0.66

Pressure Relief (PSI)	Average	Maximum
Stomach Sleepers	0.08	0.99

When I consider our objective pressure mapping tests, material thickness, material quality, and my subjective experience on the mattress, I’m confident most sleepers will find the pressure relief to be good.

The Avocado Eco Kids had a strong smell upon the initial unboxing. The mattress smelled for 7 days. This is 0.3 days shorter than the average smell duration of 7.3 days.

Avocado mattresses come with a 100-night trial period and a 10-year warranty. Shipping is free. Returns are $99.

Company Factor	Factor Weight	Score	Data
Returns	40%	7.0	$99
Trial Period	30%	8.0	100 nights
Warranty	20%	8.0	10 years
Shipping	10%	10	$0
Country of Origin	0%		USA

Comparing 111+ brands tested to date, the average trial period is 184 nights, 84 nights more than Avocado offers. The average warranty is 13 years, which is 3 years more than this mattress, and that’s if we exclude the 42% of mattresses that offer lifetime warranties.

The Avocado Eco Kids mattress is available in a single firmness, 7 out of 10, which gives the mattress a slightly firm feel.

This firmness has a bit more pushback than we typically see, as medium-firm mattresses are the most common firmness among adult mattresses we test. However, the slightly firm feel is a perfectly fine firmness for most kids.

Support on the Avocado Eco Kids is good. During our tests, I felt well supported in all sleeping positions. The mattress is equipped with a 6.0″ support layer. This is 1.92″ thinner than the average support layer thickness of 7.92″, based on all of our tests to date.

Support Factor	Data
Comfort Layer	2.00″
Support Layer	6.00″
Firmness	Slightly Firm
Body Contour	Slight
Zoned Support	No
Reinforced Edge	No

For a mattress to create ideal support, it needs to both sufficiently support the body and also provide sufficient comfort. The Avocado Eco Kids meets those requirements, but just barely.

The limited comfort layer thickness limits the pressure relief. For adults who are co-sleeping, this could be a problem. In addition, it can be a problem as kids get older, especially 12 and up. That said, for younger kids, I’m less concerned, as pressure relief isn’t usually as critical for younger children.

Check out the table below to see the sleeper weights and sleeping positions that would be best suited for this mattress.

Sleeper Weight	Stomach Sleeper	Side Sleeper	Back Sleeper
Under 150 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes
150-250 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes
250-300 lbs.	Yes	Yes	Yes

This mattress has a slightly firm feel, which, again, is perfectly fine for younger children. However, given the thinner than average support layer, thinner than average support layer, and slightly firm feel, I would not recommend this mattress to sleepers over the age of 12.

For older kids, I would recommend going with the adult Avocado Eco. Lastly, this mattress is a latex hybrid. Latex creates a more polarizing feel. It’s unlike almost any other mattress type on the market, creating a more restrained, generalized hug and a more floating feel.

This isn’t good or bad, but it is a specific feel. You’ll want to make sure your child prefers this feel to ensure they find the mattress comfortable and supportive.

Based on all of my tests to date, an analysis of the materials, and my subjective experiences, I’m confident that most sleepers will find support on the Avocado Eco Kids to be good.

The Avocado Eco Kids is an 8.00″ latex kids mattress that comes in a single firmness option—Slightly Firm. According to Avocado, it supports sleepers up to 250 lbs, but is best suited for sleepers 3-12 years old.

Design Factor	Data
Type	Kids
Thickness	8.00″
Cover Type	Quilted
Weight	69 lbs.
Has Handles	No
Fiberglass-Free	Yes
Ships in a Box	Yes

This mattress is aimed at sleepers looking for more natural materials. It is GreenGuard certified for low VOC emissions and is also Formaldehyde-Free (verified by UL Environment).

The Eco Kids has a latex comfort layer and quilted cover. There are no handles on the mattress, and it arrives compressed in a box, straight to your door.

The Avocado Eco Kids is 8.00″ thick and contains a combination of latex and coils. From top to bottom, here is a full list of the materials used in this mattress:

Layer Type	Thickness	Layer Specs
Quilted Cover	1.00″	N/A
Latex Foam	1.00″	14-19 ILD
Pocketed Coils	6.00″	16 Gauge (Boarder), 14 Gauge (Interior)

The Avocado Eco Kids has a quilted cover that is soft to the touch and has a bit of stretch. It is made with GOTS-certified organic cotton.

The cover is backed by a GOTS-certified organic wool, which sits above the comfort material of the Avocado Eco Kids.

The comfort layer is 2.00″ thick and made of GOLS-certified organic latex.

While this is a thinner than the average comfort layer (4.3″ thick is average), it is still 25% of the overall thickness of the mattress. For reference, the average comfort layer is 35% thick.

The support layer is 6.00″ thick and made of a pocketed coil base, where each coil is individually encased in a thin fabric.

Product Evolution

Avocado has been around since 2016, when they launched with the Avocado Green.

The Avocado Eco Organic kids mattress was introduced in August 2022 as part of Avocado’s lower-priced “Eco Organic” mattress line.

When it launched, Avocado released three models at the same time:

• Eco Organic (adult version)
• Eco Organic (kids version—this review)
• Eco Organic Crib Mattress (infant version)

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