Whats the best duvet for a child with eczema ?

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ds1 just gone into a big boys bed, so of course we need bedding - whats the best recommended duvet ? We can't afford organic, I'm worried about the hypoallergenic hollowfibre because they are synthetic, but the more natural feather duvets - won't they irritate his skin ?
He sleeps without a pillow at the mo, but I ws going to get him one as part of his set - again, should we go natural filling or hollowfibre ?

Suggestions most welcome please as it's a minefield !

I have had excema since I was a baby, and I've found that it didn't make much difference to my excema what type duvet was used.

I would suggest that a lightweight, low TOG rated one might be better because it won't make him too hot.

Someone will be around soon who might have better advice

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Wool? Silk?

Our DS1 is a touch atopic (allergic to peanuts and eggs and has ezcema). We've got a wool filled duvet which can be machine washed and tumble dried. It's very lightweight (as per suggestion by Macdog above). Then we've just got a standard hollow fibre pillow, which I wash every other week. All his bedding is 100% cotton from IKEA.

Silk is naturally hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites - so silk duvets are the perfect duvet for those looking for a naturally breathable anti allergy duvet. Problem is, they aren't cheap and you can't wash them - so not really the answer for little ones (particularly when they start wetting the bed!).

This microfibre duvet (microfibre is softer and lighter than hollowfibre) is as breathable as a natural duvet as the microfibre filling has been blended with another fibre which absorbs moisture to keep you cool and comfy.

I haven't slept under one of these but my sister has got one and she says it's solved the problem of her husband from getting all sweaty in bed!! Sorry - is that too much information

I too would go for a low tog of 4.5.

You could look into the Suprelle Eco duvet from -

www.theduvetstore.co.uk

They seem to have loads of specialist products - this fibre is a microfibre blended with tencel which is derived from wood.... They also do a mattress topper which we are thinking of buying for our son.

Hello

my son has very severe eczema and is now 6. The most important things I look for (this works for us but may not for you) in a duvet:

light tog - DS flares if he get too hot
cotton cover - least likely to irritate
washable at 60 degrees - gets washed every week

I get two cheapish duvets (one on and one in the wash). As its the house dust mites that DS in allergic to, as long as I can wash them hot it doesnt make much odds what they are made of.

Personally I would steer clear of the feathery ones.

You probably know already but just in case'

dont make his bed in the morning. Air it all day (I hang duvet over the door) and make before bedtime. I also hoover bed each day and dont keep anything underneath bed if you can help it. Air room each day too.

This may not be applicable if your DS isnt allergic to housedust mites but it works for us.

I may sound a teeny bit obsessive but its taken us about 5 years to get on top of DS's eczema and I am not gonna let it win again

I have a microfibre 4.5 tog duvet from John Lewis for dd2. A big advantage of a synthetic duvet is that it is washable, which is great for younger children who have accidents. We chose a synthetic duvet because she tends to wheeze with a cold, but it has come into its own because she is not very reliable at staying dry at night.

Whatever you decide, make sure it is a 4.5 tog. My first duvet for dd2 was 10.5 tog anti-allergenic duvet, which was a big mistake. She was far too hot! dd1 has a feather duvet, but she is 8 and has never had any allegeries or bedwetting.

I got those anti-dust mite covers for dd2. One cover for the duvet, one for her pillow, one for the mattress.

You couldn't do better than that, I'd've thought. (Not that it really helps dd2's eczema)

Hey! I noticed a lot of focus on duvet fillings, but honestly the duvet cover makes the biggest difference since it's what actually touches your child's skin.
I've had great results with 100% Eucalyptus TENCEL covers - they're naturally cooling (which helps with the night scratching) and incredibly soft on sensitive skin. The smooth fabric really helps minimize irritation.
I actually wrote a detailed guide about this if you want to check it out!

Hope this helps! :)