If you’ve popped on over to our sister blog Rock My Style already today then you’ll already have seen my Spring inspired bedding post for adults; we thought it would only be fair to create a similar post for the littles in your life too if only to stop them sneaking into your bed to revel in the new crisp bedlinen.
Jokes aside, I’ve noticed that there’s some gorgeous kids bedding for ages these days that will appeal to both your nostalgic sentiments as well as their desire for something fun that they can identify with. Come on let’s take a look…
The White Company
I’ve bought the majority of Hector’s bedding from The White Company – even when he was small and still in his crib; I’ve even gone so far as to purchase him a sheepskin mattress topper from the brand which admittedly wasn’t cheap but has been worth every penny. One of the great things about The White Company is that it caters for all sizes from Moses Baskets through to cotbeds, singles and even doubles in some cases and that makes life so much easier.
Hector currently still snoozes in a sleeping bag at night but I have introduced a duvet for daytime naps (which he inevitably kicks off at some point) which I have clad in this cool grey bedlinen set that matches his grey and oak M&S cot perfectly. It’s also available in blue and in pink and has matching fitted sheets too.
One of my enduring memories from when I was small was lying in bed on a fitted sheet covered in tiny rosebuds as the sounds of the lawnmower puttered outside and the scent of roses drifted in through the open window. It must have been summer because it was still light outside and I can remember feeling that I had been conned into bed when it was clearly not bedtime. So when I saw this design recently it made me smile because it was almost an exact replica of my childhood memory. It would accessorise this vintage inspired white and pink polka dot Matilda range perfectly.
If I had a wishlist for bedlinen for Hector then this starry night sky infused design would surely be on it. It’s not cheap but it is super cute and perfect for any child enamoured with space and everything within it. I love the ribbon trims on the pillows and duvet cover and the patchwork quilt is especially exquisite.
This Modern Life
For the mums who love monochrome the offerings from This Modern Life and Tobias & The Bear (which we’ll come onto in a minute) are for you!
There’s a whole host of brands and designs to choose from but this fir tree motif duvet cover and matching pillow case from Fine Little Day took my fancy because I just know it would suit mini and big kids alike. Check out their site for more gorgeous homeware.
Alternatively if your little ones like counting sheep then this lamb inspired design from Farg Form will definitely appeal to them. Made from 100% cotton this gender neutral bedding set will fit a cot, cot bed or toddler bed.
John Lewis
Trains, planes and automobiles…or rather taxis, diggers and boats feature on John Lewis’ ‘on the move‘ set of bedding. Starting from £15, the design is made from a polycotton blend offering breathability for your kids’ skin as well as being easy to care for. It’s also available in single and in double duvet sizes too.
We’ve got safaris on the brain lately which you’ll already know if you tuned into Charlotte’s animal fashion themed post recently. Continue the fun with this circus themed design featuring elephants, tigers, lions,monkeys and parrots. There’s also matching curtains and lampshades too should you fancy it.
If you love animals but fancy something a little bit more refined and you’ve got a passion for flamingos then this pastel duvet cover set might be more up your street. It features a fun animal safari print on one side with a blue geometric print on the reverse. There’s also a similar design but with farmyard animals too.
Next
Next totally hits the mark for the kids who love pink and bunnies and ditsy flower prints. Ok so that’s most of us mummies too then…
Their floral vintage print set has the cutest pink lace trim detailing and I love the fact that the reverse of the duvet cover has a different pattern to the front allowing you to swop and change it up depending on your mood.
Easter is fast approaching so it seemed right to include a pillowcase and duvet cover with some bunnies doodled on it in this post. Next stepped up to the plate and delivered this watercolour bunnies printed bed set complete with turquoise heart-printed reversible design and pretty lace trim detailing.
Cologne & Cotton
I’ve bought Hector a few pieces from Cologne & Cotton including quilts and toys to boot and I’ve always been really impressed with the quality of their products. If I’m honest popping into one of their stores does feel a little bit like going back in time when everything was made with more love and more effort than so much of the mass-produced produce we see today.
Anyway I digress…their knitted baby blankets are the bees knees but it’s their hand blocked quilts that have really stolen my heart. Handcrafted in India using traditional block printing techniques each piece is truly unique. All are made from 100% pure cotton including the filling and can easily double up as a playmat when not being used for sleeping.
Tobias And The Bear
Those of you who read my post on independent kids brands will already be aware of my love for Tobias And The Bear. Hector has several pairs of their leggings and although we’ve not had any personal experience of their bedding I just know that it will possess the same excellent quality as their clothing range.
Their collection is extensive but their Storm Boy duvet cover, Monster Squad baby blanket and Ned The Elephant cushions are all strong contenders for me. All the designs are made from super soft 100% cotton which is ecologically sourced and printed with inks that are safe for your baby’s skin. Safe and stylish to boot!
That’s all from me this week but I’d love to hear about your favourite places to buy bedlinen for littles. Do you choose the designs or do you let them have their say? What’s your favourite design? Why not share in the comments box below…
My baby girl has just moved out of her snuzpod (sniff!) into her cotbed so this is well timed – I bought a gorgeous sheet from the new Designz collection by the Snuzpod people, Little Green Sheep – have you seen the bedding sets? We went for the Little Tweets patterned sheet & it looks lovely with her white cotbed. May have to go back and purchase Rootin’ Tootin’ too!
Love the new Snuzpod designs Katie. They are gorgeous xx
We had a Little Green Sheep mattress for Hector’s crib when he was very small and I rated it highly. The new Designz collection looks amazing Katie so much so that I think you need to go and purchase Rootin’ Tootin’ too!
Oh I need the flamingo safari bedding now! Personally I love the M&S range. They have some amazinginly fun prints this season. Tigers, cats and the cutest panda bear. How many duvet covers does a small child need????!!! x
At least a dozen Lottie….well that’s what I tell myself at least.
Ooo another drool worthy post of lovely things I’ve just purchased the lovely Night Sky bedding set from the White Company for my baby boy after reading this post. I am also considering the mattress topper as well (I’ve also dug out a handy 20% off card, seems like a good idea to put it to good use).
Lolly could you please tell where you get Hector’s sleeping bags from? I’m struggling to find ones which are long enough for my soon to be 7month old.
Oh Mellissa I am green with envy! That bedding is honestly my absolute favourite!!! And definitely go for the mattress topper – I figured they spend so much time asleep that it was only fair that he was as comfy as possible. It’s definitely been one of my most useful purchases.
In terms of sleeping bags I’ve been using the Gro-bags which go up to 36 months. Hector is long and still has plenty of room in his 18-36 month bag so I highly recommend. They also have a variety of different tog ratings too depending on how hot/cold your baby likes to be. Follow this link for more details… http://www.gro-store.com
John Lewis’ sleeping bags are great for long babies. My son has just come out of this 6-18 month bag at 20 months.
Ooo il have a look there as well, thank you.
Thank you so much Lolly!
Oh dear, who do I send my card statement to for making me aware of the JL on the move duvet set for my vehicle mad son. He already has one vehicle duvet but this one looks a lot more appealing to the eye!!
Sara that would absolutely not be me…. 😉
Hector is car mad at the moment – I think it’s only a matter of time before he starts demanding the equivalent in his bedroom!
So many gorgeous options here. I especially love the ‘on the move’ set from John Lewis which would be great for my vehicle loving son. I only wish they did a cot bed size. Any recommendations for affordable cot bed duvet sets? I love the JL and M&S designs but he won’t be in a single bed for a while yet.
Hi Louise what would your budget be for a cotbed set? I often find mixing and matching from different companies works for me – it’s cheaper and the different patterns make things more interesting too…
Oooh that sounds good, I do love mixing and matching! To be honest I wouldn’t want to pay more than £20 for a duvet set…
Him just starting to think about moving Nairn from his sleeping bags to a duvet but was worried about him kicking it off and getting cold. I think I might give this a go: http://gro.co.uk/grobag-nursery-stay-on-bedding/racing-ahead-gro-to-bed
Looks like a good transition.
Sarah I’ve heard good things about this zip in duvet from some friends of mine…let us know how you get on!
I’ve just recently done a blog post on bedding for little ones too, but this has given me some more great ideas – thank you! Only brands I would also suggest are H&M who do some really cute affordable bedding (I’ve just bought the grey and white stars set) and finally Zara home, which is a little more expensive (but not ridiculous) and has some really gorgeous and unique designs.
Sophie
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