Bed Linen Rotation & Seasonal Bedding

Purpose

Maintain fresh, clean bedding through regular rotation and manage seasonal bedding swaps for comfort throughout Jerusalem's climate.

Weekly Linen Change

• Sunday: Strip and wash bed linens (aligned with Weekly Cleaning Schedule)
• Rotate between at least 2 sets of sheets per bed
• Wash linens at 60°C for hygiene
• For Ezra's crib: change sheets weekly minimum, immediately if soiled

Ezra's Bedding

Item	Change Frequency
Crib sheet	Weekly; immediately if wet/soiled
Sleep sack	2x per week
Mattress protector	Every 2 weeks; immediately if wet
Blanket (if used)	Weekly

Seasonal Bedding Swaps

Summer (May–September)

• Light cotton or bamboo sheets
• Single lightweight blanket or just a sheet
• Remove heavy duvet — store in vacuum bag
• Ezra: lightweight sleep sack (0.5–1 tog)

Winter (November–March)

• Flannel or brushed cotton sheets
• Heavy duvet or doubled blankets
• Extra blanket at foot of bed for cold nights
• Ezra: warm sleep sack (2.5 tog)

Transition (April, October)

• Standard cotton sheets
• Medium-weight blanket or light duvet
• Ezra: medium sleep sack (1–2 tog)

Swap Procedure (Twice Yearly)

1. Wash all seasonal items before storing
2. Store off-season bedding in vacuum bags or sealed bins
3. Label bags/bins by season and bed
4. Retrieve and wash new-season bedding before first use

Pillow & Mattress Care

• Wash pillows: every 3 months
• Replace pillows: every 1-2 years
• Pillow protectors: use them; wash monthly
• Rotate mattress: every 3 months (head to foot)
• Vacuum mattress: quarterly when changing sheets
• Ezra: no pillow until age 2+

Notes

Israeli Context: Jerusalem has a real winter — nights near 0°C December–February. A proper winter duvet matters. In summer, nights rarely drop below 20°C, so minimal bedding is fine. Line-drying sheets in Jerusalem sun naturally sanitizes them.