Ignore the back to school checklists — this is the one thing your kid really needs to sleep well at college

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Heading to college? Dorm room beds are notoriously just a step up from lying on the floor so take advantage of the Prime Day deals and save your sleep with the Siena Essential mattress now from $119 at Amazon.

Research has shown good sleep helps you learn and while the best mattresses we've tested might be beyond a student budget, a new bed chosen for your needs can help you achieve quality sleep (and maybe even higher grades, although a mattress alone can't replace studying.)

I've searched thousands of Amazon listings and in my opinion, the best Prime Day mattress deals 2025 are on budget beds. That's good news for college students — these twin XL mattress deals are perfect for your dorm room.

And don't forget to check out our guide to the best Prime Day sleep deals, for savings on college essentials like ear plugs and eye masks.

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Ruth is a staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering all things mattress and sleep. She has a deep interest in the link between sleep and health, and has tried enough mattresses to know the right bed really can make a difference to your wellbeing. At Tom’s Guide she writes to help people sleep better, from how-tos to the latest deals to mattress reviews, and has interviewed an array of specialists who share her passion. Before joining the team at Tom’s Guide, Ruth worked as a sleep and mattress writer for our sister website, TechRadar.

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