We’re all princesses frightened of sleeping on peas these days – how else to explain the rise in popularity of mattress toppers, that squidgy extra layer of comfort under your sheet, atop the bed. Memory foam is popular, but complaints include its sometimes strong smell, plus it can retain heat so well that the bed boils. As an alternative, natural fillings are growing in popularity and availability, so I decided to undertake a home trial. Penrose Products alpaca mattress topper bedding set, £80 Fibre from alpacas is soft, luxurious and supremely comfy. Like silk, it moderates body temperature, and it is naturally hypoallergenic so great for allergy sufferers. Luxury alpaca mattress enhancer, £151.99 My daughter found it heavy at first, but is now adjusted and sleeps like Rip van Winkle. What more can you want? Ultimate microfibre topper with silk, £85 Dust mites hate silk, making it the ideal choice for anyone suffering allergies, and you can get toppers, duvets, pillow cases and bedding for the full experience.
Silk filled mattress topper, £85 It’s also lightweight, and stays cool – perfect for women of a certain age. Deluxe wool bedding set, £213.48 Sleeping with wool is said to provide up to 25 per cent more deep regenerative sleep (i.e. stage four REM sleep), over traditional down or synthetic bedding. Devon Duvets British wool mattress toppers, from £110 I found it soft underneath and naturally warm. The accompanying duvet was super snugly, but the pillows too firm for my taste. Hastens BJ top mattress, price on request This could be the perfect topper: thick, firm, and unbelievably cushioning. Horsehair is very durable (hence its use in traditional upholstery), and as the strands of hair are open-celled (or hollow), moisture passes through easily, wicking sweat away. Plus the individual hairs never squash into a permanent shape, which I felt gave it the promised added “spring”. READ: The best duvets for a good night's sleep READ: Which type of pillow should you buy?
READ: The best TV standsModern design at affordable prices? No one does it quite like IKEA. There’s one more reason to love IKEA: their awesome selection of baby items. Here are a few of our favorite IKEA baby products for your BabyList Registry. Sniglar - CribThis basic crib is as easy as it gets, and with two heights and a removable side, it can grow into toddlerhood, too. Vyssa Vinka - Crib MattressIt’s important that your crib mattress perfectly match your crib, and this price can’t be beat. Vyssa Tulta - Mattress PadMattress pads help protect your mattress from the inevitable nighttime accident. This way you only have to wash the pad, not the whole thing. Len - Mattress ProtectorThis mattress protector has a important waterproof backing. Len - Crib Fitted SheetIn plain white or punchy turquoise, these crib sheets are versatile enough to match any nursery. Trofast - Storage CombinationYou will need somewhere to put all of the stuff you are getting for your baby, and these shelves are perfect for toys, clothes, and more.
Leka - Baby GymThis sturdy baby gym is great toy for a small house, and you can use it from birth! Himmelsk - MobileOver the changing table or the crib, a mobile can keep babies entertained and help their developing eyesight. Mula - Stacking RingsThese fun stacking rings help your little one learn matching and hand-eye coordination. Krama - WashclothYour baby will get dirty, and you will need to wash her. Smakryp - Bath Toy SetMake bath time more fun with this boat that also turns into pour cups. Slappa - Towel with HoodA cold baby is a sad baby, so keep her warm with this cute towel. (Pro tip: if you throw the towel in the dryer for a few minutes before the bath, it will make the end of bath time even better.) Blames - High Chair with TrayA high chair does not need to be a high-end affair. This simple black high chair makes a great addition to any kitchen. Smaska - 6-piece Feeding and Spoon SetThis spoon set features spoons of two lengths. The longer ones are great for getting to the bottom of baby food jars.
Smagli - 5-piece Place SettingWith two spoons, a bowl, a plate, and a sippy cup, you will be ready for baby’s first meal time. Borja - Training CupA few extra cups might come in handy when you leave them in the park or in your car or wherever else all the lost cups are hiding. Kladd Randig - BibAvailable in orange or green, these bold bibs are a great addition to your table. Himmelsk - Burp ClothsBurp cloths are useful for much more than burps. Patrull - Safety PlugBefore you know it, your baby will be going for the electrical outlets and you will need dozens of these. Patrull - Drawer/Cabinet LatchSoon after they can crawl, babies learn to open cabinets, so these are must-haves on any cabinets with harmful products hiding inside. Patrull - Corner BumperThese little bumpers protect your baby’s head from the corners of tables. Smila Mane - Wall LampThis moon is a great addiiton to a nursery. Himmelsk - RugContinue the sky theme to the floor with this star-studded rug.
Dromland - Baby BlanketThis versatile cover is great for trips to the park as a blanket for the ground or as a car seat cover. Schottis - Pleated ShadeThese baby safe blinds give you peace of mind–and they are cute too. Stuva - Changing Table and DeskThis changing table converts into a small desk when your little one isn’t in diapers anymore. Skotsam - Changing PadThis changing table pad can coordinate with the Stuva or be used independently on a dresser or desk that you already have. Dromland - Diaper StackerKeep those diapers close at hand with this convenient diaper stacker. Lockig - Children's PottyAfter diapers comes potty training!Twin LightFull LightLight GrayIkea Tripz'SIkea 120Mattress SectionalTwin MattressSpring 150Box SpringForwardSULTAN ÅRAM Foundation IKEA A box spring or foundation lifts the bed higher off the floor, making it easier to get in and out of bed. Mr. 3 and I have been dragging our feet on getting the second bedroom ready.
It's supposed to be a home office/guest bedroom combo. We bought a desk and a floor lamp to accomplish the home office part, but we haven't had the "bed" portion of the room figured out until this past weekend. I had done a lot of research, shopping, and testing on sofa beds, futons, and daybeds which I will share in some upcoming posts, but I ultimately decided to go the Ikea route on this one mainly due to cost. I decided I didn't want to invest tons of money on a bedroom solution that we may only use for a year or so, but I figured we could Craig's List the futon for a third of what we paid for it. After some online perusing and testing this futon out in the Ikea Charlotte store at Christmas, we decided to purchase the Karlaby futon with the Killeberg mattress in the Ransta dark grey color. Karlaby Sofa BedImage Source: Ikea I went with the dark grey because it wouldn't show dirt like the cream option and it was the second cheapest cover option. Since we aren't planning to have this piece of furniture long term like we would a real sofa or a legit bed, I decided I didn't want to spend an extra $70 for the grey tweed fabric, which was actually my favorite.