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Alternatively, your best solution might be a different bed frame. In some cases, this option can be less expensive than replacing the mattress. Again, you have to accurately measure the bed frame that you are purchasing because if your mattress doesn’t fit properly, the gap will still exist. If your mattress is not touching the headboard even after you try to push and slide it, there may be something in the way. If you suspect an obstruction, remove the mattress, clear the area between mattress and headboard, then replace the mattress and push it into place to get rid of the gap.

A mattress gap can pinch your arm or skin depending on the size of the gap and your sleeping position. This pinching is an unpleasant feeling that can lead to minor injury and sleep interruption. How to Close a Sleigh Bed Mattress Gap If you’re thinking a sleigh bed may not be the best choice for your child, after all, take a look at these nine different ways to repurpose a sleigh bed instead and then read our article comparing sleigh beds vs platform beds to see if the latter might work better for your family. It Will Reduce the Risk of Your Arms Getting Pinched Sleigh beds have scrolled elaborate headboards with specially designed footboards that distinguish them from traditional beds and other types of furniture. The gap that these uniquely designed beds leave between your frame and the mattress can be an eye-sore or dangerous in some instances with young children or the elderly. In this article, we will discuss different ways to close a sleigh bed mattress gap.If your mattress is too big or too small for your bedframe, then replacing it might be the best way to get rid of that pesky headboard gap. Make sure you know the exact size of your bed frame and buy a mattress of matching size to avoid any kind of gaps. To close a sleigh bed mattress gap try using a mattress gap filler or a mattress wedge. Other ways to fill the mattress gap include plywood boards, adding padding to the headboard, eliminating mattress movement by securing the mattress in place, or getting a new mattress. If none of these options fix the mattress gap problem, then consider buying a new bed frame. 1. Use a Mattress Gap Filler

The gap between a mattress and a headboard is not always a design flaw, as a small gap makes it easier for you to change their sheets.You may be using a mattress that is a different size to your bed frame without realizing it: Queen-size mattresses won’t fit well with super king size headboards or bed frames, causing your mattress to slide and move because of the extra space on the base of your bed. You can’t solve this problem just by using a filler between the headboard and mattress, so you may need to buy a new mattress or frame is this is the case.: If you’re using a box spring to support your mattress, then this is one more thing that could be causing the gap between mattress and headboard if it is off-center. If you suspect your box-spring, remove the mattress then push your box-spring to the end of the bed and replace your mattress on top.

If all these solutions sound like a lot of fuss, you could always get rid of your headboard altogether: After all, headboards aren’t mandatory and you could always push your bed to the wall. Alternatively, try hanging a tapestry behind your bed for aesthetics, or use a wooden board or folding screen as an alternative to your headboard. A bed frame needs to be slightly larger than its mattress. Be mindful about the size because if it is too small or too large for the mattress it can create discomfort and cause a mattress gap. Ideally, the bed frame should be no more than 3 to 4 inches larger than the mattress. Read our guide to sleigh bed styles and sizes for more information about the measurements and types of sleigh beds that you’ll encounter. What’s Included: Includes removable machine washable SnugStop Pillowcase that easily unzips and we offer gray & tan colored cases (item automatically comes in white). The bed gap filler for wall closes the headboard wedge chasm in your bed and blends into your bedding! This foam wedge for bed It is the bed pillows & positioners and headboard stoppers for bed accessories. If your bedframe has a gap between the mattress and headboard built in, then your options are limited, though you can use gap fillers or gap eliminators. There are many pre-made gap fillers on the market, but you can always improvise a filler of your own, which we discuss below: A sleigh bed mattress gap can be irritating and potentially a risk to children’s safety. This article from Wiley Online Library discusses accidental deaths that occur in beds and how to prevent them. Having a gap in your bed will negatively affect your quality of sleep because you will be constantly adjusting your sleeping position during the night to compensate for the discomfort caused by the gap. What is a Sleigh Bed Mattress Gap?

Bottom Line

Consider purchasing a new mattress or bed frame with accurate dimensions to eliminate the sleigh bed mattress gap.

Fill the Gap: Stop losing sleep and close the gap between your headboard pillow or wall and mattress or foot board with this patented mattress bed wedge pillow for headboard or wall. This pillow headboard filler is triangular, long pillow wedge fits mattress and keeps your pillows from sinking into the gap. Awesome for a dorm headboard!

Key Takeaways

Close a sleigh bed mattress gap to prevent clothes or pillows from falling into the gap, to make it safer for small children, and to prevent arm pinching or hair from getting caught in it. It Will Prevent Pillows or Blankets From Falling Into the Gap