New Duvet or can i save the old one?

bigmomma051204

Hi - my little boy suffers really badly from being too hot in bed... the heater in his room is NEVER on, window always open a crack (even when its snowing etc!) and he usually has only a sheet instead of a duvet (especially in the summer tho half the time then he is just butt naked lol!) He can't wear pyjamas etc and if has anything it is a thin vest (cos i hate seeing his poor little naked chest ) Even with all these measures in place, he seems to sweat buckets! Especially in the first few hours of sleep..... like his pillow has to be turned over loads during the night because it will just be soaked...his hair will be plastered to his head and as wet as if he has had it washed!!!

Anyway, at the moment he has a lightweight duvet - not sure what TOG it is as my mum bought it him... But it seems to have all "bunched up" at one end and is mega thin the other end (ie all the stuffing has gone!) Is there anyway i can make this be okay again - i wondered if when i washed it, i could maybe put something in the washing machine with it to try and bash it around a bit LOL..... maybe something like those balls u put in when ur tumble drying? Or if i used those and did tumble it for a little while??

Or am i better off just buying a new one? I am REALLY broke at the moment so cant afford more than a tenner at most - is this a realistic price for a single duvet? And should i be aiming for a certain filling and tog?

I know this isnt ALL old style but you guys always have the BEST advice!!!!!! :A

BitterAndTwisted

Mucked-up stuffing is tricky to sort. I'd be minded to just put the thin bit at the top end and then your little nipper won't be too hot.

Gigervamp

I'd get a new one. Ikea do a 4.5 tog single duvet for about £4 and I recently got a value duvet in Tesco for £7.99 for a double one, so the single version will be less than that.

rachbc

The problem with buying a cheap new one us it will he artificial fibres which will make him sweatier. Try and ensure all his bedding is breathable - cotton, wool, down.

Evil_Olive

I too suffer from the heat (pale & ginger - probably should move to scotland
I'm a fan of the old fashioned one top-sheet, one blanket, one bed-spread approach - then you can mix & match according to the season. I've often seen blankets and bedspreads in charity shops for a couple of pounds. Plus no struggling to get the duvet cover on and off. One top sheet and a nice old cotton candlewick bedspread should be cool enough for anyone

Need2bthrifty

I also suffer from being too hot in bed , but I think its more to do with being female and of a certain age. I did find that because I was sweating so much my PJ's and bedding became damp then I woke up feeling chilled resulting in having to change into fresh half way through the night.

I changed from a hollowfibre filled duvet to feather and down and found it to be much better. I managed to pick up a 3 in 1 set which is two duvets (a 4.5 tog summer and a 7.5 tog spring/autumn) which join together to make a substantial winter one. However I find that I can usually get away with using one until the really cold NE Scotland weather comes along.

I had noticed that some of the shops/supermarkets were selling off the summer weight duvets at reduced prices, so you may be able to pick up a bargain feather/down one.

MRSTITTLEMOUSE

I've tried every type of duvet since starting the menopause and having terrible nights because of sweating.
The only one I've found that seemed to be comfortable was a pure wool one.
They're lighter and very thin compared to other duvets and seem to "adapt" to your temperature.
I loved my wool duvet so much I changed the duvets in the spare rooms to wool ones too and people who have stayed over have commented on how comfortable they were.
They might cost a little more but I should imagine will last as they're cleanable.

adelight

would he be okay with just sheets and blankets until you can afford something with natural fibres to help him stay cool?

mumto2boys

I bought a single duvet for my boy in Wilkinsons a few weeks ago for £6.50 ish if thats any help.

zzzLazyDaisy

MRSTITTLEMOUSE wrote: »

The only one I've found that seemed to be comfortable was a pure wool one.
They're lighter and very thin compared to other duvets and seem to "adapt" to your temperature.

I agree with this - a wool duvet is amazing as it adapts to your temperature and isn't too heavy. But they tend to be expensive so best to look in the sales - definitely an investment for the future though.

Need2bthrifty

MRSTITTLEMOUSE wrote: »

I've tried every type of duvet since starting the menopause and having terrible nights because of sweating.
The only one I've found that seemed to be comfortable was a pure wool one.
They're lighter and very thin compared to other duvets and seem to "adapt" to your temperature.
I loved my wool duvet so much I changed the duvets in the spare rooms to wool ones too and people who have stayed over have commented on how comfortable they were.
They might cost a little more but I should imagine will last as they're cleanable.

Thats really useful, I've never heard of wool duvets - will do some investigating.