5 early Prime Day back to college bedding deals I'd buy for my kids — toppers, sheets, pillows and more

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As both a sleep writer and a parent, I know how important quality sleep is to my children's overall health and their ability to thrive at school. That’s why I’ve rounded up five back to college bedding deals to shop this Amazon Prime Day, including mattress toppers, sheets, pillows and more.

In addition to bedding accessories, we know from testing the year’s best mattresses that the bed we sleep on has a big impact on the quality of our sleep — and a quality mattress topper is an excellent way to boost the comfort levels of a dorm room bed that's past its best.

Kitting your kids out with brand new pillows, bed sheets and toppers can quickly become expensive, though. That’s why I always recommend taking advantage of the Amazon Prime Day deals. Not only will these college bedding essentials encourage a restful night’s sleep for your teen, it will help their dorm room feel more like a cosy home from home — and save you money in the process. So let’s take a look at my top five bedding Prime Day deals.

Need a new bed too? Check out our guide to the best mattresses for college students

1. Antimicrobial pillows, standard, white: Was from $39.99 now $31.99 at Amazon
These microfiber pillows are comfortable, supportive, and resistant to the growth of bacteria and mold, as well as being odor-repellent. They're also hypoallergenic, which makes them a good option for anyone who might be prone to allergies. They're made with a down-alternative filling that can tolerate a high-temperature wash, as well as removable zippered covers for added protection. A 20% off Prime Day deal means that a set of two antimicrobial pillows is now $31.00 from $39.99.

3. Hearth & Harbor Extra Deep Pocket Sheets: Was from: $39.99 now $18.86 at Amazon
Your teen will likely love that these Hearth & Harbor bed sheets are wrinkle, stain and odor resistant, which means they'll look and feel fresher between washes. Plus, they're up to 53% cheaper in an early Prime Day deal. This takes the price of a Twin XL down to $19.75 from $39.99. These sheets fit a bed depth of 18-24cms, so they're nice and deep (it's important to find sheet deep enough to accommodate both your mattress and matter topper). There's 26 colors to choose from, so your college student will easily be able to find a shade that suits their style.

4. Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt mattress topper: Was from $299 now $188 at Amazon
Tempur-Pedic is the brand behind the year's best mattress topper (the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt). Right now, you can pick up the Tempur-Pedic Supreme 3" mattress topper for up to 38% less than MSRP. That brings the price of a Twin down to $188 from $299. The Supreme topper is a 3" layer consisting of Tempur's proprietary Tempur-Material. It will add a layer of sink-in comfort to your teen's dorm room bed, as well as boosting its overall support (particularly if they've been allocated a thinner mattress). This Amazon Prime Day deal is exclusive to Prime members, so you'll have to also factor in the price of membership if you don't already have it.

5. Purple Mattress protector: Was from $79.99 now $71.99 at Amazon
Whether it's illness or a spillage, you won't ever regret investing in a decent waterproof mattress protector for your teen. There's 10% off the Purple mattress protector in a pre-Prime Day deal, which brings the price of a Twin XL down to $71.99 from $79.99. The Purple protector is our overall top mattress protector pick, thanks to is five-sided protection against spills, stains and dust mites. Yes, it's expensive, but if you want reliable protection that will keep your teen's mattress well-protected, this is it.

Are the Amazon Prime Day deals any good?

Amazon Prime Day is an annual two-day sale event that takes place every July. As well as being a great time to buy one of the best mattresses on Amazon, it's also an excellent time to pick up bedding and bedroom essentials that can be overlooked during other sale events.

Duvets, comforters, bed sheets and pillows are already being discounted. So far this year, we're already seeing big savings on top-rated mattress toppers to make your soft bed feel firmer, and early Prime Day bedding deals from just $27.

Nicola Appleton is Sleep Features Editor at Tom’s Guide, specialising in quality news content surrounding sleep and wellbeing. Nicola cut her teeth as a journalist in a busy newsroom in Bristol, UK, 15 years ago as part of a team at Britain's largest independent press agency. Since then, her job as a journalist has taken her to the States, to Sydney, and then back to Blighty, where she has written and edited features for a whole host of prominent British and international brands, including The Independent, The Sydney Morning Herald, HuffPost, Refinery29, Stylist and more. As well as tackling the vast topic of sleep, Nicola will be joining the raft of expert mattress reviewers at Tom's Guide, helping steer readers towards the very best mattresses on the market.