IKEA Mattress Alternative: Factual Comparison (2026)
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The IKEA mattress is the first one many people consider, and that makes sense: accessible price, a store where you can try it, fast delivery. I am going to compare them factually — and I will start with the points where IKEA is ahead, because hiding them from you would not help you decide.
Where IKEA is ahead
Two things, and they are real.
Trial period. IKEA gives 365 days to try the mattress. Dreamura gives 100 nights. That is more than three times as long, and there is no point in talking around the number.
Warranty. The commercial warranty on IKEA mattresses is 10 years — exactly the same as Dreamura gives on its own. On this point we are level. (The IKEA warranty does not cover mattress toppers, children's mattresses or sofa-bed mattresses.)
If your only criterion is "how long do I have to change my mind", IKEA wins. That said, the trial period is not the whole story — and what comes next is where the decision is really made.
What happens at the end of the period
Here the difference is not one of length. It is one of nature.
At IKEA, what you have during the 365 days is the right to one exchange, made once, provided the mattress is not soiled, marked or damaged. To make it, you take the mattress and the proof of purchase to an IKEA store and choose another one.
At Dreamura, what you have during 100 nights is a return with a refund. We collect the mattress at your home and refund the amount. You do not have to choose another one, nor to transport it.
In other words, the right question is not how many days you have. It is this: at the end, do you want your money back or another mattress? And are you willing to carry a double mattress to a store, inside a car?
Construction and thickness
Thickness is the first number to look at, because it limits what fits inside.
The Takumi (匠, master craftsman) is 26 cm and combines three constructions: pocket springs, memory foam and high-resilience foam. The Mizu is 23 cm, pocket springs and high-resilience foam, without memory foam. The Kumo, the entry point, is 20 cm of high-resilience foam.
When you compare, put the two side by side by height and by number of layers, not only by price. That is where you see what you are paying for. And divide the price by the real years of use, not by the figure on the label.
Range and choice
Dreamura has 11 adult mattresses in the range, in different firmness levels. You choose by your profile, not by what is in stock: if you are a back sleeper with lower back pain, I suggest the Hisui or the Samurai; if you are a side sleeper, the Sora; for a mix of positions, the Takumi.
And with cot mattresses? That is another story
This part deserves a section of its own, because the rules IKEA applies to adult mattresses are not the same as the ones it applies to children's mattresses — and that catches many people by surprise.
What IKEA does well, and really does
Three things, and all of them are worth stating.
- It publishes the foam density. It is the number that translates the firmness of a cot mattress, and the safety reference is equal to or above 23 kg/m³. IKEA declares it on every product page, between 25 and 35 kg/m³. Many brands do not publish this number at all.
- It declares compliance with standard EN 16890. This is the specific European standard for cot mattresses. The five 60x120 models declare it. Dreamura baby mattresses do not cite this standard — we cite EN 716, which is the cot standard, on the Nekasu Cot. They are different things and IKEA is ahead on this one.
- Price. From 21 € (PLUTTIG, 5 cm) to 85 € (JÄTTETRÖTT, 11 cm, pocket springs). Dreamura's Kotone costs 99 €.
The three exclusions worth knowing about
They are in three different documents on the IKEA website, and only together does their effect become clear:
- The mattress warranty PDF says, in the list of products not covered: “All mattress toppers, children's mattresses and sofa-bed mattresses.” The 10-year commercial warranty does not apply.
- The exchange policy says: “The policy does not apply to sofa-bed mattresses, children's mattresses or IKEA mattress toppers.” The 365 days of exchange do not apply.
- The returns policy excludes the “return of mattresses that are not in their original condition of sale (they cannot have been opened)”. Once the packaging is opened, there is no return.
The result: with an IKEA cot mattress, once it has been opened, what remains is the three-year statutory warranty and nothing else. At Dreamura, baby mattresses have a 10-year warranty and free delivery with no minimum order value. The 100-night trial applies to adult mattresses, not to baby ones — for those, the statutory right of return applies, with the product unused.
Two details that make the product page worth reading
- Not all covers are washable. Four of the five models have a removable cover washable at 60 °C. The PLUTTIG, the 21 € one, says on its product page “Cover — Do not wash”. In a cot, where you wash a lot, that settles it.
- More expensive does not mean firmer. The 85 € JÄTTETRÖTT has 28 kg/m³ foam; the 55 € SKÖNAST has 35 kg/m³. In the JÄTTETRÖTT the foam is only the casing around the springs, which is why the number on its own is misleading.
The question of size
The ten cots IKEA sells in Portugal are all 60x120 cm. There is no 70x140 in the range. IKEA itself writes on the product pages: “Suitable for cots with interior dimensions of 60×120 cm. For safety reasons, it is important that there are no gaps between the mattress and the ends of the cot.”
That is an advantage if you have an IKEA cot — it fits with no gap, which is the safety criterion that matters most. And it is a limitation if your cot is a different size. Dreamura baby mattresses come in 118x58 and 120x60, and the Kotone and the Suzu also have a 190x90 version for the move to a child's bed.
Cot mattresses, side by side
| IKEA | Dreamura | |
|---|---|---|
| Cot models | 6, from 21 € to 85 € | 3, from 99 € to 159 € |
| Declared density | 25 to 35 kg/m³ | Equal to or above 23 kg/m³ (Kotone and Suzu) |
| EN 16890 standard | Declared on the 5 models of 60x120 | Not declared |
| OEKO-TEX Standard 100 fabrics | Not mentioned on the product pages | Yes, on all three |
| Pocket spring option | JÄTTETRÖTT, 11 cm, 85 € | Mokuren, 12 cm, 159 € |
| Sizes | 60x120 (and 40x73 portable) | 118x58 · 120x60 · 190x90 |
| Warranty | Statutory 3 years — excluded from the 10-year commercial one | 10 years |
| 365-day exchange | Does not apply to children's mattresses | Statutory right of return, unused |
| Home delivery | 4 € with IKEA Family · 6 € without | Free, no minimum order value |
| Manufacturing | Global production | Portugal |
IKEA prices and conditions as published by the brand at the date of this article. Check on their website before deciding.
If you are choosing a cot mattress, first read the safe baby mattress guide. And see also the comparisons with Ecus Kids and with Dormideo.
Origin and who answers afterwards
Dreamura mattresses are made in Portugal and sold direct, with no intermediary. Delivery is free in mainland Portugal, in around 5 working days, and the mattress arrives in a box — it goes up stairs and through narrow doors without trouble.
After the purchase, you speak to a Sleep Advisor with a name and a phone number, the same person before and after. In a large store, you speak to whoever is at the counter that day. It is not better or worse in the abstract; it is different, and for some people it counts.
If you prefer to try first, there is a physical store in Algés.
Summary of the numbers
| Criterion | IKEA | Dreamura |
|---|---|---|
| Time to change your mind | 365 days | 100 nights |
| What happens at the end | One exchange, in store | Refund, with collection at home |
| Adult mattress warranty | 10 years | 10 years |
| Children's mattress warranty | Statutory 3 years — excluded from the commercial one | 10 years |
| Manufacturing | Global production | Portugal |
| Follow-up | Store counter | Sleep Advisor, name and phone number |
Always confirm each brand's current periods and conditions before buying — they change over time.
If what you lack is time to decide, IKEA gives you more than we do, and I say so without a problem. If what you lack is the confidence to buy without trying, what counts is who comes to collect it from your home if it goes wrong. They are different things. Tell me how you sleep and we will see which of the two is yours.
— Ana Cristina, Sleep Advisor
How to decide
Start with the position you sleep in and the firmness you need. Then confirm the size: see the mattress size table for Portugal.
To guide you in the choice, see the guide to choosing the ideal mattress and understand how the mattress in a box works.
If you would like to speak to me before deciding, I can help you in around 10 minutes on the phone: +351 21 150 95 04.
— Ana Cristina, Dreamura Sleep Advisor
Frequently asked questions
Does IKEA's 10-year warranty cover cot mattresses?
No. The IKEA mattress warranty document expressly excludes “all mattress toppers, children's mattresses and sofa-bed mattresses”. In those cases the three-year statutory warranty applies. Dreamura baby mattresses have a 10-year warranty.
Do IKEA's 365 days of exchange apply to children's mattresses?
No. The exchange policy states that it does not apply to sofa-bed mattresses, children's mattresses or mattress toppers. And the returns policy excludes mattresses that have already been opened.
What is the density of IKEA cot mattresses?
Between 25 and 35 kg/m³, declared on every product page. The 55 € SKÖNAST has 35 kg/m³ and the 85 € JÄTTETRÖTT has 28 kg/m³, because in the latter the foam is only the casing around the springs. The safety reference for a cot mattress is equal to or above 23 kg/m³.
Do IKEA cot mattresses have OEKO-TEX certification?
The product pages of IKEA cot mattresses in Portugal mention neither OEKO-TEX nor CertiPUR. They declare compliance with standard EN 16890, which is the European standard for cot mattresses. Dreamura baby mattresses have OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified fabrics, but do not cite EN 16890.
What size are IKEA cots?
The ten cots sold by IKEA in Portugal are all 60x120 cm, with the exception of the 40x73 portable cot. There is no 70x140 in the range.
What is the difference between Dreamura's 100 nights and IKEA's 365 days?
They are different things. IKEA's 365 days give the right to one exchange in store, taking the mattress there. Dreamura's 100 nights give the right to a return with a refund, with free collection at home and with no need to give a reason.
