Baby Bedding Tips for New Parents
Posted by SupriorCustomLinens.com | Handcrafted Baby Bedding from 100% Linen on Jul 12th 2015
Baby bedding has become very creative and luxurious these days. It is the desire of every new parent to give a sleeping experience to the newborn that is not only most comfortable but also stylish and elegant. There are so many options in terms of size, pattern, color, and price that it is easy to become overwhelmed for new parents. Remember that the basic purpose of bedding for your baby is to give him nice and comfortable sleep. Tips contained in this article will make sure that you are able to buy baby bedding with ease.
Decide on the theme of the nursery first
Before starting on a buying spree, it is necessary to have a theme in mind. It doesn’t make sense to introduce wild colors and textures when you have soft hues on the walls of the nursery. Having a theme such as cowboy or zoo keeps you focused and you buy bedding that is appropriate with the theme. It is a good idea to take a picture of the room and keep it with you when buying bedding material for the nursery of your baby.
Stay gender neutral if you do not know the sex of the baby
Also, if you are unaware of the sex of the baby, it is a prudent idea to be gender neutral and buy colors that are neither too feminine nor too boyish in nature. Many new parents make this mistake and buy bedding ahead of the delivery without knowing about the sex of their baby. Making use of gender neutral shades like grey, ivory, beige, and white allows you to come up with creative looking bedding that is different and unique. You can also easily donate this bedding after your baby has used it.
Buy bedding materials only after measuring the available space
Take measurements correctly to buy not just the crib but also the right size mattress and bedding for your baby. It is really very disappointing to order online and later find that the bedding is either too small or too big for the room in which baby is going to sleep. Keep measurements handy with you when browsing different bedding materials online to buy according to the size of the room.
Safety and comfort of the baby is supreme
Always keep the safety and comfort of your baby above everything else. The choice of fabric for bed sheets is as important as its color and print because the skin of your new born is gentle and very sensitive. Do not buy anything other than pure cotton if you are concerned with the safety of your child. Microfiber or satin looks alluring enough but it is not good for the delicate skin of your baby.
- 1.Once you have purchased the crib taking into account the space available in your bedroom, the next logical choice is to go for the right mattress. You must buy mattress that is soft yet firm to take a shape according to the body contours of the baby. It should be made using organic fibers so as to not cause any allergic reactions to the delicate body of your baby. You also need to buy a mattress cover that is removable and washable so as to keep the bedding in a clean and hygienic condition for your baby.
- 2.Next in line is the bedding set that includes bed sheets, pillow covers, and comforter. Do not forget to buy bed sheets with elastic so that they remain on the mattress and do not move away with all the thrashing that they get from the baby. Also, make sure that you buy nothing but 100% cotton with high thread count as far as sheets are concerned. These sheets, even when they become wrinkled, look elegant and importantly provide total comfort to your baby. They are also highly absorbent to keep your baby dry for a long time.
- 3.You also need to buy a bed cover that serves to keep the bedding free from bacteria and dust. It is placed over the mattress when the baby is outside the crib to keep the bedding look beautiful and also to keep it free from dust and germs. Bedcovers allow you to be a little creative as you can choose bright colored and printed covers or those that come with laces or ruffles.
- 4.You can either choose to buy
different items of bedding individually or buy a 5 piece set that includes all
this and a blanket or a comforter. There are also ruffles in this baby bedding
set that can be attached with the crib to make it look beautiful and stylish.
You can also get inspiration from pictures of baby bedding that are there on home décor websites on internet and also on Pinterest.
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