| Who doesn't love down bedding? It's ability to stay | | | | mattress). Generally a twin down comforter |
| soft and cloud like provides comforting warmth on | | | | measures around 68 x 88. A full/double down |
| cold nights. But is down bedding right for everyone - | | | | comforter measures around 81 x 88. Both of these |
| can I give it to my children? | | | | sizes will work great for those size beds (please note |
| Down is a soft filling material that is used in a number | | | | you can use a full/double size comforter on a twin |
| of bedding products including down pillows, down | | | | mattress - you will just have some extra overhang). |
| blankets and of course down comforters. Most down | | | | Do I Need a Duvet Cover? |
| bedding tends to be white and this gives plausible | | | | If you are buying the down bedding for your children |
| reason for concern to parents. Whether you are | | | | and want to protect the investment and add some |
| wondering if down bedding is the right choice for a 7 | | | | fashion flair - then a down comforter duvet makes |
| year old or a teen we will provide the facts you will | | | | perfect sense. Just like your sheets and linens - |
| need to make an educated buying decision. | | | | duvet covers can be removed from a comforter and |
| Why Use Down Bedding? | | | | washed as needed. By having a duvet cover you do |
| Down bedding is soft, fluffy and provides an | | | | not have to wash the comforter as much - if ever! |
| unmistakable sleeping experience. The soft billowy | | | | Make sure that your twin size or full/double size |
| down combined with crisp cotton is exquisite. Down | | | | duvet cover is no bigger then 2 inches more than the |
| bedding is actually very easy to clean and can be | | | | comforter. |
| thrown in the washing machine and dryer for | | | | What Warmth Level To Buy? |
| repeated washings. Down bedding is also very | | | | Down bedding keeps your body's natural warmth in |
| allergen blocking friendly and prevents most | | | | regulation. So when buying for a child or teen do not |
| household allergens such as dust and dander from | | | | buy too heavy or warm. It is easy to add an |
| entering the down comforters. In fact there was an | | | | additional blanket or sheet if cold - versus a child |
| English study which showed that down comforter | | | | being too warm due to a too heavy comforter. |
| users had lower allergy issues when compared to | | | | When buying look for down comforters marked as |
| users of other types of bedding. | | | | warm or lightweight' to make sure it is light in warmth |
| What Size To Buy? | | | | coverage. |
| Most children and teens use either a twin bed (which | | | | In summary don't be afraid to treat your children to |
| measures 39 x 80) or a full/double bed (which | | | | the same wonderful night's sleep you enjoy. Feel free |
| measures 54 x 75). Typically most twin and full size | | | | to purchase down bedding knowing how to buy and |
| comforters are sized correctly to cover these bed | | | | properly protect your investment. Properly cared for |
| sizes (unlike some promotional store full/queens which | | | | a twin down comforter can last for several years - |
| are to small on queen beds, and likewise for | | | | you might even need to fight to keep it from going |
| promotional king size bedding on an actual king | | | | to college with them! |