Baby Bedding
Before spending a lot of money on baby nursery bedding, keep in mind the age of your baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics and several other health minded organizations recommend not having a lot of extraneous baby bedding in the cribs of infants. The risk of SIDS related deaths increases significantly when too many loose or heavy baby blankets are piled around a newborn.
Ideally a baby crib needs to be fitted for only a crib sheet and perhaps some bumpers around the railing. The jury is still out however regarding the safety of bumpers. While some books still recommend use of them for
infant cribs, others suggest that bumpers also pose a safety hazard. Be sure to consult with your baby’s pediatrician before deciding whether or not to use this piece of baby bedding.
Stuffed animals and pillows are also a no-no for baby’s first year. Again, these items might provide a choking hazard for young infants, especially those that are four months of age or under.
A variety of baby bedding is available for older babies and toddlers. Very often you’ll find bed sets with themes including Peter Pan, Strawberry Shortcake or Blue’s Clues. To complement a cute set such as this and add to the theme of baby’s bedroom, you might consider adding some flair with wallpaper and curtains or valences that match baby’s bedding. Any of these items can be found online.
One common mistake new parents make is assuming that a girl will definitely be a girl. Though the accuracy of ultrasounds is relatively high, there have been many new parents surprised when their newborn girl is born a boy! If you have purchased a great deal of pink bedding before baby’s birth, you might find yourself regretting this decision once your bouncing baby boy arrives unexpectedly.
To prevent such mishap, consider selecting colors and patterns that are neutral in nature. Various shades of green, yellow, orange and purple are wonderful choices for a new nursery, and can be used regardless of whether baby comes out a boy or a girl. Using solid colors also allows the possibility for theme changes as your baby grows older. At some point your baby will decide that a change is in order for the bedroom.
Buying neutral baby blankets will also present the opportunity that you can use the material over again if you decide to have baby number two or more.
Consider using vibrantly colored items to complement the babies theme and bedding. Infants are often intrigued by bright colors and interesting patterns. Baby might be more excited about bedtime if the possibility exists of looking at some interesting and exciting patterns and styles. A mobile might also be considered an accessory to the baby’s bedding and nursery theme, to engage your infant’s senses for hours on end. Keep in mind however if you do decide to purchase a mobile for your newborns crib, it should be removed after about the five month mark, when baby might be old enough to grab and pull down the equipment.
As your infant becomes a toddler, many new selections of baby bedding will present themselves. Consider taking your older child with you shopping to select new colors and themes.
60″ x 50″ Easy Care: Machine wash, gentle cycle, cold water. Tumble dry, low heat. Do not bleach. Do not iron….Read More |
45″ x 36″ Beautiful tapestry baby throw, for girl or boy, has matching mini tote. Reads ‘A baby brings a little bit of heaven down to earth A baby is cuddles and tickles of powder A kiss on the nose A new bundle of joy’. Machine wash. Tote not shown…Read More |
45″ x 36″ Adorable fairies on tapestry throw perfect for a little angel. Machine wash/dry. Woven cotton. Made in USA….Read More |
