We tested for durability, washability, quality and softness (The Independent/ iStock)
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Parents will do just about anything to ensure that their kids sleep well. If bedtimes are a battle, creating an enticing nest for little ones to snuggle down in may help coax them into bed.
Fun bedding is a quick way to add personality to a child’s bedroom. If one day Peppa Pig is out and Batman is in – simply swap the duvet cover – no need for a full refurb.
We all know how lovely it is to slip in between high quality sheets and it is no different for kiddies. If you can, look for GOTS or Oeko-Tex certifications – then you can be confident that the product has gone through testing and is as safe as it can be for little humans.
Bedding expert Frugi gave us some advice on creating the perfect sleeping environment for little ones:
“Adults spend an average of six to eight hours in bed each day and for children that figure jumps to about 10 hours of sleep a night. So, investing in organic bedding is worth it to protect delicate skin.
"Buying GOTS Certified organic cotton sheets might seem extravagant and not worth the fuss or cost, but keep in mind that the high colorants used in the bright patterns of less expensive children’s sheets often contain toxic dyes. These strong dyes can cause allergic skin reactions.
"Organic cotton is much softer and snuggly than conventional cotton and it’s good to know that less water and no pesticides are used in the production. The GOTS certification on a product means that dedicated workers were behind the entire growth and processing journey of the core materials that are used in manufacturing.”
The design of bedding you choose depends entirely on who cares most about it – you or your little one. If you have spent years Pinteresting the ideal children’s bedroom then you should go for a set that makes you sigh contentedly every time you make their bed.
If your child is obsessed with space or superheroes and you would happily tuck them into a large jiffy bag by the end of the day if it meant they slept soundly, then you should let them choose a bedding set that makes them do a little happy dance all the way up the stairs. Both of these options mean you are still an excellent parent.
We tested these bedding sets over a period of several wash cycles. We judged on softness, durability, washability, quality of the material, beauty of the design and the reactions of our sleepy little testers.
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The gruffalo junior duvet set
Just when you thought kids could not get any more gruffalos into their lives – they get to take the characters to bed. It’s familiar and comforting to the little ones, and fun for the older kids. Our little Gruffalo fans adored this set. It's single duvet sized, made from 100 per cent cotton and we love the bright and fun design. The reversible pattern gives variety and versatility, too. It is soft and washes well – maybe there is such thing as an ideal duvet set after all.
The Frugi bedding set wins our best buy because it is both fun and functional. We also love 100 per cent cotton – the more sustainable the better. We also love The White Company quilt for a stunning gift.
