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Oh my old hand me down will do just fine, as long as the springs aren't popping out to bad.....Just kidding, I think you don;t have to get something to expensive but as long as it has good support. I think I paid $200 for both my girls.
I go for foam mattress. Cheap. less for the bed bugs to live in. Put a plastic cover on to protect it.
foam is light so when there is a sleep over, ot can be moved into the lounge to form part of one big bed.
kids dont care.
I like the Lightning McQueen bed idea but they will grow out of it so look for a second hand / used one and just re sell when your kid grows out of it.