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Should I switch to a goose down comforter instead?

Goose Down Comforters

One-third of your life is spent in bed. Make it a relaxing time by switching from your old poly-filled comforter to a lightweight, wonderfully warm, goose down comforter. Goose down comforters retain just the right amount of heat. Down comforters prevent you from feeling too cold or too warm. Lying beneath a goose down comforter may be the most comfortable way to keep warm in winter.

   
Where can I buy goose down comforters for children?

Goose Down Comforters for Children

A goose down comforter used alone, without a top sheet or other blankets, is called a duvet. Duvet covers for children are easy to use, since the kids can make their beds easily with just a quick shake of the goose down comforter over the top of the bed.

   
How do I gift wrap down comforters?

How to Gift Wrap Down Comforters

Some goose down comforters arrive from the factory in a sturdy box and are easy to gift wrap. Other times, the down comforter is packaged in a clear plastic, zippered bag. Now gift wrapping requires creativity. You can bundle the goose down comforter with wide ribbon and a huge bow. Or you can wrap the goose down comforter in a beautiful duvet before adding ribbon and bow.

   
Where can I buy duvets and comforters?

Oversized Duvet Covers

Is it a comforter or is it a duvet? In some English-speaking countries, a comforter is called a duvet. Sometimes, however, duvet refers to the shell covering a down comforter. The word is of French origin, so pronunciation depends on where you live. Generally, duvet is pronounced "dove-ay" (“ay” as in bay). In the United States, duvets and comforters may or may not be interchangeable, depending on the region.

   
What are some great gift ideas for down comforters?

Monograms - Great Gift Ideas

You may want your monogram, your daughter's name or other personalized lettering embroidered on a goose down comforter. Personalized lettering on a goose down comforter may refer to your family's hopes and accomplishments, as in "Future Astronaut" or "World Ski Champion." Some down comforter distributors will offer monograms and customizing are for an additional fee.

   
Where can I find luxury dowm comforters?

Luxury Down Comforters

Duvets, sometimes called comforters, have been a prized item of bedding by both the wealthy and less-affluent for centuries. The main difference in the terminology seems to be that duvets require covers while comforters do not. Duvets and luxury down comforters are not usually considered casual living items, unless they are worn, cherished heirlooms. New, plump bedding gives off an air of luxury and elegance.

   
What about using goose down comforters for infants?

Down Comforters for Infants

If you want to ensure your infant sleeps toasty warm during the long, cold winter months, consider buying a crib sizes goose down comforter. A crib mattress is 28x52 inches, so a baby-size goose down comforter should be 28 to 36 inches wide and 46 to 52 inches long.. If your baby has outgrown her crib, you can find a twin size luxury down comforter to keep her cozy and enjoy a good night's sleep.

   

Featherbed Covers Tips

It seems there is no bedding that can outweigh the comfort and convenience of featherbed covers. Go to any European country and you will see that featherbed covers are on each and every bed. They have long understood the value in this type of bedding. There is just nothing better than crawling into a bed with featherbed covers. Featherbed covers are great for any and every climate. There is something about the fact that featherbed covers breath. They adjust to the needs of your body. Featherbed covers use to be something only the very wealthy could afford. Fortunately, you will discover this type of bedding is easy to find. All specialty bedding stores have this type of comfortable bedding. You can also find featherbed covers on the internet. The competition is great and prices are fair.
Once you acquire featherbed covers you will find that airing them out on a deck or chair in the outdoors will freshen them up quite nicely. They almost feel brand new. Featherbed covers are a wonderful choice of bedding for all people-unless of course they are allergic to feathers. That is self explanatory. If you can have featherbed covers get one today. You won't regret it.

   
What are some good color choices for comforters and duvets?

Comforters and Duvet Covers

Goose down comforters can be found in a number of colors, sizes and baffle styles. White is a popular color, since it will adapt to a range of color schemes by adding a comforter cover (sometimes called a duvet). Remember, the duvet cover will add more weight and will need to be washed. Goose down comforters must be gotten in and out of the comforter cover on laundry day. A small price to pay for warmth and beauty, right?

   
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