Can our wool bedding be machine washed?

Yes. All of our wool bedding can be machine washed using specific parts of your machine's washing cycle. We provide detailed washing instructions with your product. You will need a machine that allows you to change the settings once it has already begun. Many of the new front loader machines will not work because they do not let you manipulate the cycle once it has begun. If you only have a front loader, your best bet is to find a good friend and use theirs. If you do not follow the instructions correctly, your bedding will turn into felt!

Do you carry other types of such as cotton or down?

No. While there are many types of "natural" materials used in natural bedding, we find wool to be the best. It ranks far above all other products (including cotton and down bedding) in it's ability to resist dust mites. Even products that are labeled "hypoallergenic" (including down products that have undergone massive wash techniques to get rid of the dust and even synthetic hypo products) will not be able to be dust mite free for long. Once you take it home, it will naturally attract dust mites.

Now let's examine the ecological footprint of wool. There is a great difference between domestic wool and wool that is imported. Many of the larger natural bedding companies use wool that has come from New Zealand and Australia. This outsourcing has depressed the sheep farming community for years due to cheap importing of foreign wool. Where you spend your money makes a difference- so be sure to buy bedding made with domestic wool. Our company uses wool that comes from our local Pacific Northwest bio-region. Another factor that makes wool the best is proces in which wool is taken from the animal. Down bedding comes from the meat industy. The bird is used for it's meat while the feathers are plucked for bedding. Sheep however, are not harmed in the process of shearing and they grow a coat of fleece annually.

Lastly, we find wool to be superior in it's cozy quality and it's ability to regulate your body temperature. There is just something about wool that has people fall in love with it.

How to Choose the Right Pillow...

How to Choose the Right Pillow...It's important for proper neck support to choose the right pillow thickness.

Bed Pillow LIGHT: Recommended for people who sleep on their stomach.

Bed Pillow REGULAR: Recommended for people who sleep on their sides or back.

Bed Pillow EXTRA: Recommended for people who sleep on their sides or back.

You know yourself the best. If you are the kind of person who likes a thicker pillow try our EXTRA. Conversely, if you tend to favor a thinner pillow try our LIGHT. If neither the EXTRA or LIGHT pillows appeal to you, then you are better suited for our REGULAR. * Pillows may settle (up to 15%) until they conform to the weight of your head.

How much warmth do I need?

To choose the proper temperature weight in a comforter, consider the following:

o What is your typical body temperature?

o Do you find yourself to be generally cold or warm?

o Do you tend to get cold at night or overheat?

o If you sleep with another person you will generate more heat than you would by yourself.

o Assess the bedding you already have at home. Do you want to rely on your comforter by itself to keep you warm or will you be using it in combination with other blankets?

Cool Comfort - This temperature weight is best suited for: a hot natured person, partner sleeping, or to be used in combination with other favorite blankets.

Perfect Comfort - This is a standard wool weight comforter suited for single or partner sleeping, or can used in combination with other favorite blankets if needed.

Extra Warmth - This temperature weight is best suited for those who tend to get cold. Great for people who sleep by themselves and tend to like a lot of covers.

Natural wool is a traditional fill, used in bedding throughout the ages. Our grandmothers knew the many benefits that wool provides.

o Wool resists bacteria.

o Wool is fire resistant.

o Wool is cool in the summer yet warm in the winter.

o Unlike bedding that uses plucked down feathers, a sheep grows a coat of wool annually and is not harmed during sheering.

o Wool surpasses synthetic fill in terms of quality and durability.

o Unlike down bedding which shifts over time (ie. bare spots in a comforter), wool stays in place.

o Wool is a sustainable product helping small farmers make a living.

o With proper care your woolen bedding can last for decades.

Why Organic Cotton?

Did you know that approximately 1.25 lbs. of agricultural chemicals were used in growing the cotton in a single set of queen size sheets?

In fact, cotton crops are the second largest user of agricultural pesticides in the world (coffee is the first and tobacco the third). 25% of the world's insecticides and more than 10% of the world's pesticides are used on cotton. The worst part is not all of those pesticides stay on the cotton fields. It is estimated that only 25% of pesticides sprayed from a crop duster actually hit the crop. The remainder drifts for miles and lands on other food crops, residential areas and water sources.

These pesticides are harmful. Four of the top nine pesticides used on cotton, (cyanide, dicofol, naled, propargite) are classified by the EPA as cancer-causing chemicals. According to a 1997 study by the International Labour Organization, "14% of all occupational injuries in the agricultural sector, and 10% of all fatal injuries can be attributed to pesticides." Not to mention, in the food we eat, there are 71 known carcinogenic pesticides sprayed on food crops.

Pesticides don't just hurt humans. For example, in 1995 approximately 250,000 fish were killed in Lawrence, Alabama, when heavy rains washed lethal concentrations of methyl parathion and endosulfan from cotton fields into a 16-mile stretch of a creek that emptied into a nearby lake (C. Cox, 1995, Cotton Spraying Kills Fish).

Ironically, pesticides do not help to grow better crops. Since 1945, total U.S. crop losses from insect damage have nearly doubled. During the same time insecticide use has increased tenfold.

In 1997, large apparel companies purchased 2.15 million pounds of organic cotton, which eliminated an estimated 43,000 pounds of pesticides and 485,190 pounds of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer (Organic Fiber Council).

 How Can I pay for my order?   There are 2 ways to purchase our products.

(1). Online through our secure website using a Visa, MasterCard or PayPal.

(2) Or by sending a personal check or money order via mail to:                                                                                        Toddler Bedding Express                                                                                                                                            607 Hoose Rd.                                                                                                                                                              Cherry Valley, NY 13320                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Shipping Time: The time needed to ship merchandise will vary depending on the shipment's location and the particular time of year. Customers should expect a 7-14 day delivery time.  We ship UPS.  For special rush deliveries or for shipping rates to Hawaii, Puerto Rico and outside of the United States, please email  Info@ToddlerBeddingExpress.com

Order Confirmation:  All orders will be confirmed via email. The email will also contain your estimated shipping date.

Stock / Back orders / Lead Time:  We do our best to keep our most  popular items in stock for prompt shipment. Generally expect a 7-14 business day lead time before your order ships. If an item is on back order you will be notified immediately via email.

Shipping Methods: Merchandise will be shipped using UPS directly from the manufacturer to customers, for fastest delivery.

Yes we can drop ship to any address you choose.

Damaged Shipments: Damaged shipments from handling must be claimed with the freight carrier. If any cartons are missing or damaged, be sure to note this on the freight bill. If you notice concealed damage after the driver has left, keep all the packing and call the freight carrier to return and inspect the damage and file a claim. We are not responsible for damage caused by the freight carrier.

Manufacturers Defects:  Defective items are returnable within 10 days of receiving order if it has not been used or laundered. If a product appears to have a manufacturers defect, email our Customer Service department for instructions. Do not return products to us without first contacting us to receive instructions. If an item is to be returned to us due to manufacturers defect, you must first receive a Return Authorization Number. No packages will be accepted without a Return Authorization Number written clearly on the package. Returns must be shipped back via UPS only.   Defective items will not be charged a 20% restocking fee.

Return Merchandise Policy: Permission for any return merchandise must be secured from our return department. You have 30 days from the ship date to receive refunds as long as the products have not been used or laundered. You must email the refund request to Support@ToddlerBeddingExpress.com (with "RETURN" in the subject field), at which time the return authorization number (RA#) with return instructions will be sent to you. No packages will be accepted without a Return Authorization Number written clearly on the package. Products being returned must have a RA# issued before returned.

Note: All non defective products being returned will be charged a 20% restocking fee

If you received a different product than initially purchased, the item must be returned with the following:

·  All original contents (product, manuals, instructions, etc.)

·  Original packaging

·  Original invoice or receipt

Once a return is authorized by our return department you should:

1. Return the item to the address given to you by our return department.
2. Write the Return Authorization Number clearly on the box or package.
3. Keep your shipping records for proof of shipment in the event of loss of returned merchandise. Returns must be shipped back via UPS only.  Shipments with a value of over $100.00 should be insured. We can not be held liable for return merchandise that does not reach our return department.

We can refund shipping costs only if the return is a result of our error. You are responsible for all freight charges on shipments that are refused or returned with no fault on our part. We are not responsible for incidental or consequential damages or losses to defective products, errors in shipping your order, or other errors. The limit of our liability is the replacement cost of any item you purchase from us.