The best duvets for toddlers for their big-kid bed, giving them a cosy nights sleep

ANYDAY by John Lewis offers a practical and high-quality first duvet and pillow set, perfect for toddlers transitioning to a cot bed. The duvet is lightweight and comfortable, while the included pillow provides cosy support, though some online parents found it initially a bit fluffy or thick for younger toddlers. Over time, the pillow tends to soften, making it more suitable for little heads.

One of the standout features of this set is its quick-drying design, making it incredibly convenient for busy parents managing everyday messes or nighttime accidents. It’s easy to wash and dries fast, so it’s ready to go back on the bed without hassle.

Because this duvet is available in both cot and cot bed sizes, it fits most toddler beds, although the duvet may feel a little large for smaller cot beds.

This set is an excellent choice for parents looking for a comfortable, easy-care, and affordable bedding option for their little one’s first "big kid" bed.

This super lightweight duvet is still nice and warm, making it a great duvet for your tot to use throughout the year.

This duvet is filled with a blend of 80% Smartfil polyester and 20% Modal microfiber, making it soft, cosy, and completely lump-free, perfect for your toddler’s delicate needs. The filling is designed to stay evenly distributed, ensuring your little one stays comfy all night without any uneven bumps or cold spots. It’s wrapped in a 200-thread-count cotton percale cover, which not only adds to its softness but also helps make the duvet breathable and durable. Importantly, this combination is hypoallergenic, meaning it’s safe for toddlers with sensitive skin or allergies, giving parents peace of mind and their little ones a restful, healthy sleep.

It will last your little one for years and comes with a five-year guarantee. We love how wonderfully soft and comfy it feels. It's really luxurious but lightweight, too, so it's great for children.

While it says it can be machine washed and tumble dried, it is advised that for best results, the duvet should be professionally dry-cleaned. We know this can be a bit of a hassle for busy parents, especially with young children and night-time accidents. However, it is tested to European standards for peace of mind.

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With the British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval, it's a great duvet for toddlers who suffer from allergies or asthma. Our parent tester, Jessica, said, "I would definitely recommend this duvet. I like the fact that it is anti-allergy, as my husband has asthma and I suffer from allergies, so we try to use anti-allergy products as much as possible."

We also love that it's also very lightweight, making it easy to wash and for your tot to pull on and push away from during the night. Jessica adds, "It is lovely and soft and doesn't overheat my little boy too much." Meanwhile, Mum Triona also commented, "It feels nice and light but also cosy, meaning I don't need to worry about my son overheating, and it also fits the cot bed size duvets perfectly."

Parent tester Jessica said, "The main issue I have with this quilt is the same one I would have with any other duvet or blanket - that they tend not to stay on my little boy." While mum, Triona, said, "The only thing I may suggest is changing it from just a duvet and turning it into more of a cot bed set, including a nice cot bed pillow for the child, as I know Silentnight make great pillows as well." Therefore, it is important to know that this duvet has no matching pillow.

However, it is a great duvet that is both anti-allergy and lightweight, and it is easy to store. Jessica says, " It is great to store as it folds up and goes back in its packaging really easily, keeping it free from dust and cutting down on storage room, which, with all the different bedding you end up with, is definitely an advantage!"

Read the full Silentnight Safe Nights Anti-Allergy Cot Bed Duvet review.

The Safe Nights Cot Bed Duvet by Silentnight is soft and breathable, designed specifically with your little one's comfort in mind. Filled with anti-allergy fibres, the duvet and pillow protect your little one from bacteria that may ordinarily live in their duvet.

With the award-winning Silentnight Safe Nights collection, you can sleep soundly, knowing your little one is receiving the care and comfort they need through the night. One reviewer said, "I bought it as a bundle with the pillow. It's excellent quality. It's a good thickness for toddlers who can't regulate body temp. It's great as a first duvet."

While it may be lightweight, it is also very warm. We love that it is machine washable, which makes parents' lives easier.

It is super convenient that the set includes both the pillow and duvet, so you have the full set when transitioning from sleeping bags, although one comment online mentioned that the pillow became a "lumpy mess" when washed.

Overall, this is a lightweight but warm and easy-to-clean toddler duvet set. Your little one should find it comfortable, and you will be pleased that it is easy to care for.

The Fogarty Little Sleepers duvet is a great choice for well-insulated homes and for children who tend to get hot at night. Its breathable 100 per cent viscose filling, derived from bamboo, naturally regulates temperature, keeping little ones cosy during cooler nights and comfortable during warmer, stuffy ones. Natural materials make it ideal for year-round use, offering a balance of warmth and breathability.

This duvet is machine washable, a practical feature for toddler bedding due to inevitable spills and accidents. However, some reviews noted that the accompanying pillow can feel slightly lumpy after washing. Additionally, it cannot be tumble-dried, so air drying is necessary. While most online reviews praised its quality, a few mentioned that the duvet makes a rustling sound when children move, which could be an issue for noise-sensitive sleepers.

Lightweight yet warm, this duvet is suitable for children over 12 months and features a soft white cotton cover. Its non-allergenic design ensures it’s gentle on sensitive skin. This duvet is a fantastic option for parents looking for a versatile and natural bedding solution.

The EDS Anti-Allergy Duvet set is a lightweight and breathable option designed with soft-touch fabric and hollow fibre filling. It is ideal for keeping little ones cosy and comfortable overnight without breaking the bank. Its balance of thickness ensures warmth without being too heavy, allowing children to move around freely in bed while staying snug and secure.

The set includes a duvet and a pillow, though some online reviewers found the pillow too thin and suggested it could be thicker for added comfort. Despite this, the set is considered good value for money, even if the pillow is not used.

Online parents have noted that this duvet has significantly improved their children’s sleep, with many reporting better bedtime routines and uninterrupted nights. It’s also practical for parents, as the duvet is machine washable (up to 40 degrees). However, it cannot be tumble-dried, so air drying is required.

The non-allergenic hollowfibre filling adds an extra layer of comfort and safety, making this duvet set a great choice for children with sensitive skin or allergies. Overall, it’s a reliable and budget-friendly option for a peaceful night's sleep.

While the duvet provides excellent insulation and stays in place without becoming lumpy, some reviewers found its thickness makes it a bit stiff, so it doesn't easily mould to the child’s body. Its square-like shape occasionally feels awkward when fitting into standard cot bedding sets.

This duvet is best suited for winter, as its heavy design may be too warm for summer use. The polycotton casing adds a touch of durability and comfort, with some parents describing it as having a luxurious feel. Overall, it’s a high-quality, cosy option to keep your little one snug during chilly nights.

The Panda Kids duvet is made from bamboo, a naturally antibacterial material that resists mould, fungi, mildew, and dust mites. Its hypoallergenic and breathable properties make it a great choice for children with allergies or sensitive skin. Parents have noted that its breathability helps regulate temperature, ensuring little ones stay comfortable without overheating, which has improved their sleep quality.

Ideal for all seasons, the bamboo microfibre filling keeps children warm in winter and cool in summer, making it a versatile option. The duvet features a soft bamboo outer cover and a Bavarian-style stitch, which prevents cold pockets and ensures even warmth. Reviewers have praised its lightweight feel and luxurious softness, describing it as perfect for children around four years old and up.

While it is one of the pricier options, many parents believe its durability and year-round usability make it worth the investment. However, some have noticed minor bobbling with use, which can be disappointing at this price point, though it doesn’t affect the duvet’s performance. Additionally, the bamboo construction makes this duvet eco-friendly, sustainable, and certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100, adding to its appeal as a high-quality choice for your child’s bedding.

This is an ideal duvet for older toddlers and children because it is heavier and thicker than some of the others, however, it will really keep your little one warm. It is also a great choice as a winter duvet with one reviewer saying, "our 4 year old loves this down duvet, very cosy and warm without trapping moisture and getting sweaty. 7.5 tog is warm, but without being bulky." However another reviewer added, "very thick, used in the winter months but my little one found it too warm even on really cold nights, so it was kicked off more often than not."

This is a goose feather and goose down duvet and so there is a risk that the feathers could poke through, however, one reviewer did say it "seems well made, and hasn't lost any feathers after a few months of use, nor do the jaggy ends of the feathers poke through the cotton case," and another reviewer commented, "the filling is quite even and hasn't moved around much. All in all, it's recommended!"

This is machine washable which is convenient for parents, and there is also a range of tog ratings to choose from. However, one parent reviewer did say, "I bought this duvet for my 2 year old. It’s so noisy, every time she moves it's as if she's walking on a big bag of cracking ice or crisps. We can hear it on the baby monitor quite loudly…. It wakes us up and wakes her up too."