We live in the Midwest and my child asked for a featherbed for a Christmas present. I spent a couple weeks reading reviews on various products and manufacturers before ultimately deciding on this one. I thought it was the best value and fit my needs. When it arrived, I was pleasantly surprised as it was exactly what I wanted. The past few weeks have been exceptionally cold and my child has spent most of  Christmas vacation snuggled up in bed - absolutey loves it!!