Why choose a kapok mattress pad for a junior bed?

A kapok mattress pad for a junior bed can be used both to provide good comfort and as a protective layer between the child and the mattress. A junior mattress pad is filled with untreated kapok with a cover of 100% certified organic cotton.

We often develop allergies and asthma in our early years, and we believe it is important to create the best conditions for our children so they do not develop allergies or asthma as a child. Therefore, a kapok junior mattress pad is an obvious choice to create a safe and hypoallergenic sleeping environment. Kapok contains a bitter substance that makes the fiber resistant to bacteria and dust mites. Additionally, kapok is breathable but water-repellent, which means a kapok mattress pad will never become damp. Bacteria and dust mites need a moist environment to thrive, and therefore cannot live in kapok. 

Our kapok is 100% untreated. This means we have not used pesticides, chemicals, or synthetic fibers during the cultivation, processing, or production of our kapok junior mattress pad. Furthermore, the mattress pad is covered with 100% organic certified cotton. A kapok mattress pad is therefore an obvious choice when you want to create a hypoallergenic and organic sleeping environment for your child.

What makes our kapok so special?

Cocoon Organic kapok series was developed because our youngest son, Phillip, was too warm using traditional sleeping products like down, feather, and foam products. In our search for alternative materials, we discovered the natural fiber kapok, which is fantastic for regulating heat and moisture. It is through the development of these kapok products that we found the solution for our son. But also the desire to create the best and most natural sleeping products for others, so they too could achieve a perfect night's sleep. 

A good night's sleep is crucial for our health, and therefore we believe it is important to find the sleeping products that suit your sleeping environment and preferences. Kapok is fantastic for everyone, but especially for those who tend to get too warm at night, as kapok is incredibly good at regulating heat around the body.

How to take good care of your Kapok mattress pad

When you buy a new kapok mattress pad for your junior bed, you are surely excited to start using it. To take the best possible care of your new natural product, it is important to follow our general washing and maintenance guide. This way, they will retain their good, natural properties for as long as possible and ensure you a long lifespan of your new products.

We do not recommend washing our mattress pads before use. We know that many are used to washing new mattress pads and duvets made of synthetic or chemical materials before use, but our natural products should only go in the washing machine when absolutely necessary. If there is a single stain, we recommend spot cleaning the area.

Kapok is a 100% natural and chemical-free fiber. The cover is made of organic cotton. Therefore, there are no excess chemicals or other unpleasant substances you need to wash out of the product before use. When you wash a product, whether it is a piece of clothing, a duvet, or something else, it will always change a little. Both the fabrics settle a bit after a wash and the filling material moves around. The same applies to your new kapok product.

If you still want to freshen up your mattress pad before use, we recommend instead hanging it outside in the fresh air. Additionally, we recommend that you shake your mattress pad outdoors once a month and let it hang and air out.

Kapok can take longer to dry than other fibers. Therefore, it is important to spin at maximum speed to get as much water out of the product as possible before putting it in the dryer. You may run an extra spin cycle. Then your product should have plenty of time in the dryer, preferably using our wool dryer balls.

You can read our entire washing guide.

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Need help?

If you need help choosing the right mattress topper for your sleeping environment, please contact us. We are ready to assist you - write to us via our contact form.

If you would like to feel the mattress toppers before deciding, you can also visit our store in the heart of Copenhagen at Guldbergsgade 29C, 2200 Copenhagen N.