Originally Posted by
Jeanne S
You might also consider a poly batting as it is fluffier, lighter and holds up to lots of wear and washings. I like cotton batting for all my adult quilts but use poly for kids to drag around.
Just remember that if poly catches on fire, it melts and gives off noxious fumes. When poly melts on your skin, the burn is far more severe. For quilts for children and the aged, I use Dream Angel - fire resistant batting.
I always quilt more heavily when quilting a quilt for children or one that I know will get heavy use and lots of washes.