When you buy from Cuddledown, you're entering a world of superior quality, comfort and style. Try our soft cashmere blankets, lustrous sateen sheets or crisp percale sheets. Our customers love our flannel sheets and silk pillowcases, as well as our top rated bamboo towels. Shop other Cuddledown top rated products. There's sleepwear, and then there's Cuddledown's premier nightgowns and pajamas. We select only premium quality to provide you with an unparalleled level of comfort exemplified by our Calida sleepwear collection. We are committed to making and selling the best products on the market. Our down and synthetic fill pillows, comforters and featherbeds are hand-crafted right here in Yarmouth, Maine. Allergy Relief & Sleep Solutions Here at Cuddledown, revitalizing sleep is our top priority. Our hypoallergenic mattress pads and bedding protectors are designed to provide you with the best night's sleep you have ever had. Shop an unrivaled selection of mattress pads and mattress toppers that will provide luxurious comfort while extending the life of your mattress.
Mattresses might provide plenty of comfort and support, but they can also contain a slew of things that are dangerous for human health. In fact, the materials in many mattresses are highly flammable. Make sure your mattress protector is flame retardant. In the horrible case of a house fire, your mattress protector could keep the flammable materials inside of your mattress from making the flames grow even faster. Considering that the allergens in one’s bedding are one of the top causes of allergic rhinitis, it’s especially important that your mattress protector keeps allergens out. Many are made from materials that repel pollen and other known irritants. Even someone with mild allergies can suffer from major symptoms by sleeping in a bed covered in pollen; consider the fact that you place your face, eyes, and even open mouth on your bed, giving allergens a greater chance of getting in. If the mattress protector is for an elderly person or child who struggles with wetting the bed, make sure your model is completely waterproof.
As for user comfort, mattress protectors that breathe are ideal as they will help sleepers maintain a cool temperature throughout the night. Excessive sweating can mean you need to clean your mattress protector, and all of your bedding, more often. Ideally, you won’t need to wash your protector often, but just in case, look for one that is easy to clean — many are machine-wash friendly. Finally, make sure to measure the depth of your mattress before purchasing your protector. If it doesn’t fit your bed snugly, it can come off during the night, making you vulnerable to all of the allergens and bacteria you were trying to avoid. Bed bugs are not only a nuisance, causing uncomfortable itching and rashes, but they’ve also been found to be potentially deadly. One study analyzed bed bugs and found that they were carrying harmful bacteria, including an antibiotic-resistant strain that can be very dangerous if it gets into a person’s bloodstream. Even if the particular breed of bed bugs in your mattress do not carry the aforementioned bacteria, they can still make you prone to infection.
Any type of irritation on the skin that causes one to constantly itch themselves can lead to tiny open wounds all over the body. These openings make a person much more susceptible to airborne germs. Bed bug bites can be incredibly itchy, and even with the right ointments, it can be hard to resist the urge to scratch. The bed bugs themselves might provide some of those airborne germs. As they grow, they shed their outer casings, which then move through your home, and possibly into your eyes, nose, and mouth. The feces of bed bugs have also been shown to carry a deadly parasite. A truly effective mattress cover is both escape and bite proof. This means that, if there were bed bugs in your mattress before you put the protector on, they can no longer get out and infiltrate your home. It also means that bed bugs cannot bite their way through the protector, which is another way they escape a mattress. The zipper affects how strongly a protector fends off bed bugs, too. Larger-teethed zippers can provide openings for the bugs to escape, so look for tight, small zippers.
There are three main types of mattress protectors; zippered, fitted, and anchored. If you have a bed bug problem, then zippered is your only option because this is the only variety that provides total protection to your mattress. A zippered variety is essentially a giant pillow case for your mattress, that seals up. If you are simply looking to protect against spills, or maintain the quality of your mattress, a fitted model will do. These cover the top and sides, and protect the foam in your mattress from moisture, which can be very bad for the foam inside. An anchor protector only protects the top of your mattress. One must also consider the material of their mattress protector. Vinyl is a popular option because it does not allow any liquids through, but that also means it doesn’t let your mattress breathe. Vinyl can also contain known carcinogens and can make an obnoxious plastic sound when you move on them. That being said, vinyl protectors do not need to be removed for washing.
You can simply wipe these down while they are still on the bed. They’re a good, affordable option for a bed you don’t use often, like a cot in a camping facility. Urethane is the preferred option for home beds. It does not make any sound when one moves on it at night, and it has flexible fibers, so it’s less likely to come off of your mattress if you toss and turn a lot. It may cost more than vinyl, but it will last much longer and is just as effective against moisture, bed bugs, and allergens. These do need to come off the bed for cleaning, but most are machine washable.Skip to main content The Best Anti-Allergy Bedding 12 anti-allergy bedding essentials for a sneeze-free night's sleep.The lowdown on crib mattresses Types of mattresses What to look for when buying Important safety notes What it's going to cost you The lowdown on crib mattressesA good mattress not only makes bedtime cozier – it supports your growing baby and keeps her safe. Consider cost, comfort, and durability, as your baby will probably sleep in a crib for up to 3 years.
Browse dozens of cribs.Types of mattresses“Breathable” mattresses, made of materials that are supposed to allow a baby to breathe freely even if his or her face is pressed up against it, are getting more popular. Experts haven’t yet weighed in on their efficacy.What to look for when buyingDensity: You want high density so it’s firm enough to keep your baby safe while sleeping. Most foam mattresses don't list density on the packaging, but weight can be a good indicator. As for innerspring mattresses, manufacturers often equate the number of coils with firmness, but the gauge of the wire is just as important. Lower gauge means thicker wire, which is stronger and therefore firmer. Look for a mattress with 135 or more coils and a gauge of 15.5 or lower.Weight: A typical foam mattress weighs about 7 to 8 pounds, although mattresses made of memory foam (an especially dense form of polyurethane) can weigh close to 20 pounds. Innerspring crib mattresses are heavier in general, weighing in at about 15 to 25 pounds.
Keep in mind that you'll be hoisting up a side of the mattress, or lifting the whole thing, when changing your baby's sheet.Cleaning: Most traditional mattresses suggest spot-cleaning only. Some have removable covers that can be machine-washed. The innards of at least one crib mattress on the market can be hosed down in the tub once its washable cover is removed.Certification seals: Crib mattresses for sale in the United States must meet safety standards defined by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the American Society for Testing and Materials. (The Juvenile Products Manufacturer Association does not test or certify crib mattresses.) A manufacturer's claim that a product is organic can mean a variety of things, but look for an Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certification (a worldwide uniform certification), which assures you that certain flame retardants and heavy metals were not used to make the mattress.Important safety notesNo matter what mattress parents choose, they should continue to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics’ safe-sleep guidelines and put babies to sleep on their backs on a firm, bare surface.