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Duvet or what?

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Housenoob · 22/11/2022 21:53

My little one is coming up to 17 months. We used to use sleeping bags, but during the summer there were a few weeks/a month or so when she was just in a vest or thin sleepsuit as it was so hot. Since it got colder we've tried the bags again and she now HATES them, she wriggles a lot and I think she hates having her feet encased. We've been using light blankets since then but she often moves and kicks them off, so I'm thinking it's time to get a cot duvet as the weather gets colder.

However I'm struggling finding what size to use with a 120x60 cot. All the cot duvets online seem to be 120x150 and they all say suitable for a cot bed which is 140x70, or a toddler bed. We're not planning on transitioning her into a bed for a few months yet- she's quite small for her age. Has anyone else had this and what did you end up using? I don't want to use something that's for a bigger cot bed if there's a danger of suffocation etc.

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staybyyou · 22/11/2022 22:00

We have a small cot (not cot bed) and use a normal toddler duvet for DS. Think he was about 2 when we switched as he kept getting out of his sleeping bags. Still hates the duvet and won't have it on to fall asleep, I just tuck him in once he's asleep. I did try fleece onesies (without a hood) over his Pjs, instead of a duvet, but he just took them off too!

lochmaree · 22/11/2022 22:06

Slumbersacs are great. they are like the sleeping bags but their feet can be out. my almost 3yo still sleeps in one. as do I 🤣 because I'm bedsharing with my youngest. they're fairly expensive but you can get them on vinted or marketplace

Housenoob · 23/11/2022 20:25

lochmaree · 22/11/2022 22:06

Slumbersacs are great. they are like the sleeping bags but their feet can be out. my almost 3yo still sleeps in one. as do I 🤣 because I'm bedsharing with my youngest. they're fairly expensive but you can get them on vinted or marketplace

Oh they look good but yes very pricey! Will keep a look out on Vinted etc.

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dementedpixie · 23/11/2022 20:32

You could look at a cot quilt rather than a duvet

www.dunelm.com/product/star-4-tog-cot-quilt-1000186825

Omgwhatthehell · 23/11/2022 20:37

I got a 100x120 toddler duvet and bedding from John Lewis got our 60x120 cot bed.
The duvet was from their Anyday range.
www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-anyday-easy-wash-toddler-duvet-and-pillow-set-4-tog/p5704021?size=cot-100-x-120cm
And the duvet set and fitted sheets was reduced to half price. Looks like they have a few still reduced, although they have a few other designs:
www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-anyday-tiger-print-toddler-duvet-cover-pillowcase-set/p5787559

My baby isn’t 4 months old yet so I was planning ahead in my nesting phase!

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