Knowledge Base
Bedding
Many child sleeping bags (that can be worn) only go up to age 4. For older children who will not keep a blanket on them as they sleep, the brands below go up to age 6-7
Some parents have also suggested using a fleece all-in-one suit over the top of pyjamas to keep their child warm at night.
Some other bedding suggestions:
- Coverless duvets: these are duvets with an outer cover already applied so a separate duvet cover is not needed. They are designed to be machine washed and many tumble dry very quickly so can be a good option if you need to wash bedding often, and don’t clump like traditional duvets can when washed. They are available in a range of stores such as Matalan (who do kids designs like Paw Patrol): https://www.matalan.co.uk/elysium.search?search=coverless%20duvet or
- Fidgetbum: this is a compression sheet which goes over the mattress and holds the duvet in place while also providing gentle compression: https://www.fidgetbum.com/
- Silentnight: offer weighted duvets for those who find a gentle weight comforting: https://www.silentnight.co.uk/silentnight-healthy-growth-calming-duvet.html
- Waterproof pillow case: have a waterproof inner layer but do not rustle when sleeping on them: https://amzn.eu/d/0d2qhLbk
- Waterproof sheets: Kylie waterproof sheets and seat pads (also available on Amazon): https://www.incontinenceshop.com/brands/kylie
Dunelm: https://www.dunelm.com/search?q=coverless+duvet