What tog toddler duvet?

**Rosa** · 06-01-2012, 09:09pm

I have no idea what tog my or the kids duvets are, I don't think I even thought to check when I bought them

**bubblewrap** · 06-01-2012, 09:18pm

Originally Posted by Mrs B

Overheating.

Would depend on the tog really though, wouldn't it?

**bubblewrap** · 06-01-2012, 09:18pm

Originally Posted by Rosa

I have no idea what tog my or the kids duvets are, I don't think I even thought to check when I bought them

LOL mine too! We all have cheap shit duvets. If it's cold, we use an extra blanket!

***SarahR*** · 06-01-2012, 09:25pm

Mine have 4.5 tog duvets all year, then I just alter their pjs for the weather. They have never complained of being cold. Duvet toggage (I just made up that word

) is linked to the surface area of the bed I believe, so a 4.5 tog duvet on a toddler bed is not the same as a 4.5 tog duvet on a kingsize.

**Miss Frosty** · 06-01-2012, 09:26pm

Both boys have a 10tog duvet which works for them ( 8 & 6 yrs btw )

***SarahR*** · 06-01-2012, 09:30pm

Here's some info from the White Company on duvet togs. I did find a thrilling Wiki page on the subject btw, should anyone what to know the history of togs!

http://www.thewhitecompany.com/help/...guides/duvets/

**cheeky_biscuit** · 06-01-2012, 09:57pm

I was advised by someone that because duvets work by trapping air he smaller the persOn the more enhanced the air-trappage is then the lower the tog is needed. It made sense at the time but now it doesn't!
Atm DD1 has her single duvet & a cotbed duvet Over vest & pjs.
Dd2 has vest, pjs, duvet, taggy cotbed blanket, fleece blanket.

**Mrs B** · 06-01-2012, 09:58pm

Originally Posted by bubblewrap

Would depend on the tog really though, wouldn't it?

Exactly. Should have said "overheating, apparently" or summat like that. Like I said, mine are in normal single beds which is different to cots and toddler beds, thanks Sarah for the explanation!

**lazymummy** · 06-01-2012, 10:15pm

Originally Posted by lazymummy

You're not supposed to put a duvet over a Grobag are you?

Originally Posted by bubblewrap

Why not?

Originally Posted by Mrs B

Overheating.

Yep-the Grobags always have info with them about not using any other bedding.

Originally Posted by bubblewrap

Would depend on the tog really though, wouldn't it?

Not according to Grobag-but obviously it's more relevant to young babies, not big escaping/wriggling toddlers!

ETA: This... "You should use your Grobag instead of blankets and sheets. The only other bedding required is a bottom sheet. Grobags are designed to replace blankets and sheets. They come in three tog (warmth) ratings for your individual baby and the temperature of your baby’s sleeping place. Duvets, quilts and pillows should not be used for babies under 1 year old and never with a Baby Sleep Bag. FSID recommend that the safest place for your baby to sleep is in a cot or crib in your room for the first six months. However, if your baby shares your bed, make sure he is only in a Grobag, and not under your own bedding as well. Please note that Grobags are designed to replace blankets and sheets in your baby's cot or bed."

**Miffy** · 06-01-2012, 10:23pm

R is in a toddler bed and has a 10.5 I think single duvet, tucked in as it's obv quite big. Her new bedroom is quite cold and she has been waking up at night cold, despite a blanket over the top, which is driving me a bit

atm. I'm shattered.
Considering getting her a big warm one tomorrow. As well as a proper single bed!!