Baby Bedding for Cribs

Decorating the baby nursery is one of the biggest tasks and joys for moms-to-be. Selecting the perfect baby crib and baby crib bedding set is usually the starting point for designing the whole nursery. The colors and theme of the baby crib bedding will be picked up throughout the nursery in the paint color, curtains and furniture pieces and accessories throughout the room.

Baby crib bedding sets come in a wide variety of colors and themes. Want a tropical theme for the nursery? Select bedding set with bright colors and an ocean theme or jungle theme set. Looking for something more traditional? Choose a baby crib bedding set based on your favorite storybook character or pick something in soft pastel colors. If you really want to go trendy and modern with your baby crib bedding set, choose a black, red and white theme which experts say are the first colors your baby can see. Add curtains, pillows and wall art that match your crib bedding set to make the room a cohesive, tasteful place for the baby to play and rest.

Not sure of the sex of the baby? Choose bedding and accessories in more neutral colors like yellow or green that can work for both boys and girls.

If you’d prefer something a little more custom for your baby, you can buy separate bed skirts, fitted sheets and comforters and mix and match them to create your perfect baby bedding. You may also want to look for diaper stackers, changing pads and crib bumpers that coordinate with the crib bedding. Many new parents take it even further by choosing the playpen, car seat and high chair in styles that coordinate with the baby bedding.

Once you’ve selected a theme for your baby crib bedding and nursery, you’ll want to consider the quality of the materials that your baby will be sleeping on. There are many low cost choices in bedding that is manufactured overseas. Be cautious when considering these products and carefully read labels to ensure that the bedding is well-constructed and made of safe, non-toxic materials. You will also want to look at the thread count for the bedding sheets to make sure that your baby will have a soft and comfortable resting place.

Many parents today choose to purchase organic cotton baby bedding sets for their little ones. Again, consult the labels and manufacturer websites to determine the material content is appropriate for your child.  Try to choose all natural fiber, cotton, silk, Egyptian cotton, sateen or cotton blend satin. Your baby will rest most comfortably on breathable, natural fabrics.

As with other areas of your home, ensuring safety in the baby crib is paramount. Ensure that the crib bumper is secured properly to the crib rails and the fitted sheet is aligned properly around the mattress. When you put your baby in the crib, be sure to remove stuffed animals or other toys that might harm your baby or cause a safety hazard while your baby is sleeping. Experts tell us that pillows are not recommended for use in cribs as they are a suffocation hazard. Make sure that if you use blankets they are designed for the babies and are lightweight. Consult the Consumer Products Safety Commission for information about baby crib bedding safety and recommendations on preparing a safe nursery environment for your baby.
Now that you have the facts, you are ready to shop for your baby crib bedding. Many parents start their searches at the major baby supply stores, such as Baby Superstore, Toys R Us and Burlington Coat Factory. There are many other options available, such as independent baby bedding stores in your community, big box retailers like JC Penney, Sears, Target and Kmart and local consignment stores specializing in baby and child items.

You will also want to look online for crib bedding sets, especially if you are seeking that one-of-a-kind look or a specific theme that may not be popular with mainstream retailers. Some good websites to try are LandOfNod.com, Potterybarnkids.com , Overstock.com and our favorite Amazon.com.

There are so many options for crib bedding sets today. Enjoy shopping around to find the perfect baby crib bedding for your little one! Just remember this will really help to set the theme to the nursery and allow you to change the theme of the room very quickly and easily at anytime. Keep in mind light colored pastels and soft colors look great with white furniture versus the darker wood furniture working better with the bold colors and prints & patterns.  Also keep in mind that softer colors are often considered more relaxing to babies according to many Doctors while black, red and white are more easily defined and help your little one to see seperations of colors better. Matching diaper bags and curtains can always be the added final touch to the room once it is completed.