When Simba Sleep sent me their double hybrid mattress to review, I decided to use it in my daughter’s room.
Her old mattress had clearly reached that point where it was more “make do” than comfortable, and I kept telling myself I’d replace it soon. This just gave me the push I needed. And now? I genuinely wish I’d done it sooner.
First Impressions Matter (And This One Delivers)
The mattress arrived boxed, which always feels slightly unbelievable when you know what’s inside. A full double mattress somehow compressed into something manageable enough to carry upstairs without a struggle.
Unboxing it was simple. As soon as the plastic came off, it began expanding almost immediately. Within a few hours, it had fully taken shape and looked every bit like a proper, premium mattress.
Once unwrapped, it expanded quickly. Within a few hours, it looked and felt like a proper mattress. By the next morning, it was fully ready.
The only downside? It did have a strong chemical smell when we first opened it. Nothing overwhelming, but definitely noticeable.
We opened the windows, let it breathe, and within a day or two, the smell disappeared completely.
Not a dealbreaker. But worth mentioning if you’re sensitive to that sort of thing.
What Makes This Mattress Different?
This isn’t just another foam mattress that you sink into and struggle to get out of. The Simba hybrid design combines foam with pocket springs, and that balance is exactly what makes it stand out.
As soon as you lie down, you can feel the difference. There’s a softness that makes it instantly comfortable, but underneath that is a level of support that stops you from sinking too far.
It feels stable, structured, and supportive without being firm in a harsh or uncomfortable way.
It’s the kind of mattress that adapts to your body rather than forcing your body to adapt to it.
The Real Test: My Daughter’s Sleep
Children are the most honest reviewers you’ll ever find. They don’t care about brand names or fancy descriptions. If something isn’t comfortable, they’ll tell you immediately.
So I was curious to see what she’d say after the first night.
Her response was simple, but it told me everything I needed to know. She said she slept really well and didn’t wake up once. No complaints, no tossing and turning, no wandering into my room in the middle of the night.
And it hasn’t been a one-off. Over the past few weeks, her sleep has been consistently better. She settles quicker and stays asleep longer, which, as any parent knows, is priceless.
Support You Can Actually Feel
One of the biggest differences I noticed compared to her old mattress was the level of support.
Her previous mattress had that slight dip in the middle, the kind you don’t fully notice until it’s gone. The Simba mattress, on the other hand, feels even and balanced across the entire surface.
When I lay on it myself (strictly for research purposes, of course), I could feel how well it supported my body. There’s no rolling into the centre, no uneven pressure, just a consistent, comfortable feel from edge to edge.
It gives you that “proper bed” feeling, the kind you usually associate with a good hotel stay.
A Cooler, More Comfortable Night’s Sleep
Something I didn’t expect to notice as much as I did was how well this mattress regulates temperature.
My daughter tends to get warm at night, especially when she insists on using her favourite cosy duvet regardless of the season. With her old mattress, she would sometimes wake up feeling too hot and uncomfortable.
Since switching to the Simba mattress, that’s changed. It feels noticeably more breathable, and she hasn’t complained about being too warm.
The airflow within the mattress seems to do exactly what it’s designed to do, keeping things comfortable throughout the night.
It Feels Like a Long-Term Investment
This is one of those products where you can immediately tell it’s built to last.
The materials feel high quality, the stitching is neat and durable, and the overall structure feels solid and supportive. It doesn’t feel like something that will lose its shape after a few months of use.
And that matters. Because a mattress isn’t something you want to replace every year.
You want something that will hold up over time and continue to provide the same level of comfort and support.
Final Thoughts: Would I Recommend It?
Would I Recommend It?
Yes. Without hesitation.
Is it the cheapest option out there? No.
But it’s one of the best I’ve tried. And when it comes to something as important as sleep, especially for a growing child, I think it’s worth investing in quality.
