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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 mum 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." Plus, we 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." While 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."

That said, Mum tester, Jessica, did note that "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 there is no matching pillow for this duvet.

However, it is a great duvet which is both anti-allergy and lightweight, and it is easy to store with Jessica saying, "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. From 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, "bought as a bundle with the pillow. Excellent quality. Good thickness for toddlers that can't regulate body temp. Great as a first duvet."

While it may be lightweight it is also very warm with one reviewer commenting, "they’re so light it’s untrue. But, saying that, the blanket/quilt is so so warm! I love it and it’s not even mine!" We also love that it is machine washable to make parents' lives easier. One reviewer agreed saying, "most importantly it’s machine washable which you need when they inevitably have that bedtime accident." However, she did add, "it’s a bit of a faff getting all the stuffing straightened up after it’s been in the washing machine." But another reviewer commented "love that it’s easy cleaned too."

It is super convenient that the set includes both the pillow and duvet so you have the full set when you start transitioning from sleeping bags, although one reviewer did find that the pillow became a "lumpy mess" when washed. Overall, for a toddler duvet set this is lightweight but warm and easy to clean so your little one should find it comfortable and you will be pleased it is easy to look after.

This super lightweight duvet is still nice and warm, making it a great duvet for your tot to use throughout the year. Filled with a blend of 80% Smartfil® polyester and 20% Modal microfibre, it's comfortable and lump-free with a 200-thread-count cotton percale cover to ensure it is completely allergy free. One reviewer said, "very glad I decided to splash out on this duvet, seems lovely. Just like it says, wonderfully light and beautiful quality."

It's bound to last your little one for years and comes with a 5 year guarantee. We love how wonderfully soft and comfy it feels, really luxurious, but lightweight too so it's great for children with one reviewer commenting, it's "incredibly light and comfortable. Cozy and snuggly."

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 which 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.

ANYDAY by John Lewis is a perfect basic but high-quality brand and an ideal first duvet for your little one's cot bed, plus it comes with a pillow. One reviewer said, "my boy is just under 3 and this is the perfect size duvet and pillow. The pillow was a bit too fluffy at first but after a week of use it has gone down nicely and it's just perfect now."

We love that this set is specially designed to be quick-drying, making it easy to wash and dry and get straight back on their bed, something that we know, as parents, is important and really does make your life so much easier. The set comes in two sizes, cot bed and cot, so it should fit on any toddler bed, however one reviewer did comment, "the duvet is quite big for a cotbed but it's standard size so there's nothing much you can do. The pillow seems quite thick for a toddler though - the size is right but his head is quite high on it. Another reviewer added, "the pillow is too thick/high for my two year old, particularly as he sleeps on his front."

However, one reviewer said, "toddler duvet is light, airy and comfortable. Would recommend to others," and it is convenient that it is easy to clean and dry too as one reviewer noted, "as described, it's lightweight and easy to wash (important for toddler bedding) and great value for money."

This Fogarty Little Sleepers duvet is ideal if your home is well-insulated and your little one tends to get quite hot at night. The breathable cotton outer and a pure wool filling will naturally regulate their temperature, keeping them cosy throughout the cooler nights and comfortable on those hot and stuffy ones. One reviewer said, "I love that it's a natural material, is cool in the summer, cosy in the winter, and it's washable," while another added, "my 2 year old loves it! Warm, never too hot, just perfect! All our family have wool duvets, nothing better!"

The duvet is also machine washable, which is useful for toddler bedding due to spills and likely accidents at night, although one reviewer did think the pillow was slightly lumpy after washing. Also, do be aware that it can't be tumble-dried. We love that this duvet can be used in all seasons and will keep your little one both warm and cool, it really doesn't help them to regulate their temperature. That said, one reviewer did say, "I would like it even more if wouldn’t make a noise when my kid is moving. I have a very noise sensitive toddler," with another reviewer agreeing it "rustles a bit but is good quality."

With a lightweight but warm feel, one reviewer said, "I bought the duvet and pillow for my 20-month-old granddaughter's cot bed. She's not had a duvet or a pillow before (she has had a sleeping bag) and she's sleeping so well now, probably because she's so comfortable temperature-wise." It is suitable from 12 months and is both non-allergenic and we like that it is finished with a soft white, cotton cover.

The EDS Anti-Allergy Duvet set is made from lightweight and breathable fabric, which is soft to the touch and has a hollowfibre filling. One reviewer said, "perfect for my little boy in the winter. Not too thick but thick enough to keep him warm. He doesn't wriggle as much now he's got this big quilt." We love that it is not too heavy and allows your little one to move around in bed, but it's thick enough to provide warmth and keep them cosy all night long.

It comes as a set with a pillow, however, one reviewer commented, "the duvet itself is great, but the included pillow is ridiculously thin. It ought to be 2 to 3 times thicker." That said they still thought it was good value for money and added, "even though we're not using this pillow, the price is reasonable for just the duvet."

Reviewers commented that it helps their little ones to sleep with one saying, "my toddler has never slept so well in her life since purchasing this! She absolutely loves her bedtime routine now and has been sleeping through the night for the first time." We also like that it can be machine washed, although this must be under 40 degrees and unfortunately it cannot be tumble dried. Plus, the hollow fibre filling is non-allergenic and breathable to ensure added comfort and safety.

Keep your baby extra warm and cosy with this thicker duvet. Ideal for cold winter months, this Cosy Cubs duvet is made up of anti-allergenic hollow fibre, making it a great choice if your tot struggles with allergies. One reviewer said, "it's very cosy and warm, great for winter. It fits perfectly on her cotbed." That said, another reviewer found the shape a little awkward, noting, "quilt seems good quality and keeps little one nice and warm. Shape more like a square sometimes a bit awkward to fit into her bedding sets."

We love how warm this set is and reviewers agree that it is really thick and cosy for for little ones with one parent reviewer adding, "this duvet is really thick yet not heavy which is great for my 2.5-year-old. The thickness of the duvet means it's a bit stiff, so it doesn't mold very easily, but I am very happy with this product."

The filling also stays in place nicely without becoming lumpy or uncomfortable which reviewers thought was really useful, compared to other brands. It is a thick duvet though so might be too warm in the summer months. We also like the finish of this duvet with a poly cotton casing and some reviewers describing it as having a "luxurious" feel.

This Panda Kids duvet is made from bamboo, so is naturally antibacterial and resists mould, fungi, mildew and dust mites, plus it is breathable and hypoallergenic. One reviewer said, "as it is made from bamboo fibres, this makes it naturally hypoallergenic as well breathable! My little girl has slept so much better since I gave her the duvet to sleep with and I have felt reassured every night knowing it is breathable, so I know my little one isn't going to get overheated throughout the night. Highly recommended!"

We love that it is suitable for all seasons as the bamboo microfibre regulates temperature meaning that it keeps you cool in summer and warm in winter. It feels soft and great quality, with a bamboo outer cover, plus it uses a Bavarian style stitch to sew through the duvet which ensures there are no cold pockets, with one reviewer saying, it's a "beautiful, soft and lightweight duvet perfect for my daughter who is 4 and half."

This is one of the more expensive duvets but it can be used all year round and reviewers think it will last well. However, one reviewer did find that it has a "fair bit of bobble forming with use," which is disappointing for the price. Although it doesn't take away from the performance of the duvet and we also love that bamboo makes this duvet eco-friendly and sustainable, as well as being tested and certified to OEKO-TEX Standard 100.

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."