Putting the nursery together is one of the most exciting parts of being a new parent, and because the crib is so important, parents need to pay a lot of attention to baby bedding. Today there are many choices in nursery decorations available to parents that vary from plain white cotton sheets to the more elaborate selections of brushed flannel and colorfully printed bedding.
One of the most fun aspects of decorating for a new child is which crib set to buy. Although there is a wide range of selections in infant bedding, parents ought to keep in mind that it is preferable to have fewer items in an infant's crib. Most doctors recommend that babies sleep with no loose soft objects such as blankets in the crib that may impede breathing.
It is very likely that a baby can need more than one crib sheet in a night, so you will want to make sure that you have at least three fitted sheets for your baby's crib bedding. In practice, instead of using different skirts for the updated looks, a crib or dust ruffle can be used with all three bedding sheets.
Some parents prefer to use baby bedding to decorate the nursery rather than use it in the crib, for example hanging a quilt on the wall over the crib, or using a quilt rack to display special blankets. Even though there is no need for pillows in the baby's crib, you can still decorate with throw pillows by placing them on the rocking chair in your baby's room.
Parents can now buy wearable blankets for their children instead of using baby bedding to keep their child's temperature up. Wearable blankets, made of soft fleece or cotton fabric, are similar to very small sleeping bags that enclose the baby's body while keeping the head and arms free. Wearable baby bedding is safe and has the added advantage of staying put as baby moves during the night.
As you choose linens for your infant's room, you can express your decorating preferences and look out for your baby's safety simultaneously. Trend Lab Giggles bedding collection is a great example of how a beautiful crib can be created with the simple use of a fitted sheet and crib skirt alone, no bumpers or thick quilts are required. With the wide range of choices we are faced with, deciding which baby bedding to purchase can be a most enjoyable aspect of waiting for your new family member.
Dorothea is a writer and researcher on parenting and family issues. She also works part-time as a freelance writer for Your Baby Bedding.
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