Baby Bedding Sets – What To Look For
November 22, 2009 by Bee Fraley
Filed under pregnancy symptoms
When getting a bed set for a nursery it helps to see what goes into a typical set. There are many different decorative and functional items that can go in one of these sets. When finding baby bedding sets it will always be important to get things with comfort in mind. This is so that the baby will be calm and safe in bed.
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The first things to find are the bedding sheets. Two types of these sheets are going to be used. A standard bed sheet and a fitted sheet for the mattress will. For these materials it helps to use cotton sheets. They will keep the baby warm and can handle moisture.
In addition to the sheets a quilt can be included. It is a material that can work with cotton materials but it can be mixed with polyester. Polyester is commonly used in quilts for baby bedding sets. It is a lightweight material that does not add too much weight onto the baby. With these features the baby will feel comfortable under the quilt.
A dust ruffle, which is also known as a crib skirt, can be included in a set. With this the crib can get a decorative look to it. It can even be used to help with covering up the area under the crib. This can help to hide storage bins that can go under the crib too.
Bumpers can also be part of a set to help with adding to the protection of the baby. These are soft materials that go around the bars of the bed’s walls. This makes the walls cushioned with the safety of the baby in mind. With this the baby will be safe even if the baby rolled into the bed walls. The bumpers will cushion all movements.
The use of a decorative pillow can be great to see in a bed set. It can be a good part of a set but it will need to have thick materials in it. With a thicker pillow the baby will not be able to lift it up. As a result the baby will not end up getting stuck under the pillow.
Many sets can come with their own diaper stackers. This is a material that works as a storage device for diapers, baby care products and toys. This part of the set can be designed with a pattern that matches the other items in the set.
The last thing you will have to decide on is the pattern or design of the set. A variety of different types of colors and themes are available for all parts of baby bedding sets. These include ones that feature different colors including blue, pink and white. There are many themes that work for boys or girls too. An animal or sports theme can work for boys while a castle or flower theme can work for girls.
Be sure to check and see how these pieces can work with a bed set for a baby. These pieces, including a quilt and sheets plus a safety bumper can be important. A diaper stacker can be convenient as well. With all of these parts it also helps to see what themes are available.
About the Author: B. Fraley loves babies and helping expectant mothers decorate their baby’s nursery and find baby bedding sets that go with the nursery’s theme. For quality products at the lowest price please visit her online stores for baby bedding sets and baby nursery bedding sets.
Baby Bedding Sets – A Suffocation Hazard For Your Child?
June 30, 2009 by Bee Fraley
Filed under Pregnancy
When you first bring home your baby, items like comforters, quilts and pillows aren’t necessary.
These sets often come with a bumper too and you might have heard or read conflicting information on them. In the end it comes down to the choice that you make.
If you do decide that a bumper will protect your child, go with a thinner design. Thick, fluffy bumpers are much more of a suffocation hazard than these thinner ones.
To avoid suffocation, all your baby really needs in the first 12 months is a sheet, mattress, and a crib skirt for aesthetics. Avoid anything fluffy and heavy in your baby’s crib.
However, you might be concerned about your baby staying warm at night. For that purpose consider using an organic blanket or sleep sac to swaddle your baby in. If you wrap your baby snugly you will avoid the risk of suffocation.
So, what do you do with the comforter or quilt that came in the baby bedding set? They make great accessories for your baby’s nursery.
You can hang the quilt over a rack designed for it, or simply mount it on the wall.
Purchasing a complete baby bedding set in the beginning may also save you money in the long run, as the set can be used for your child throughout the toddler years as well.
On the other hand, if you want to keep it simple in the beginning and buy only the necessary bedding items, you can later freshen up the nursery design with a toddler bedding set.
Organic Baby Nursery Bedding – Benefits and Considerations
June 22, 2009 by Bee Fraley
Filed under Pregnancy
Did you know your baby’s skin is five times thinner than yours? It can easily absorb pesticides and fertilizers that have remained in your baby nursery bedding manufactured using conventional means and non-organic cotton. Purchasing organic cotton bedding will prevent that poison to enter your little one’s body.
Even after conventional cotton is harvested, the baby bedding manufacturers use chlorine bleach and toxic dyes to achieve bright whites are varies colors, while organic baby bedding manufacturers use only non-toxic coloring agents.
The comforters, bumpers and pillows of organic baby bedding sets are typically stuffed with organic cotton or organic wool, which is resistant to the growth of bacteria and dust mites.
Organic wool comes from sheep that are raised organically. These sheep are moved around to prevent overgrazing which could make the farm land infertile.
Organic wool doesn’t have to be treated with chemicals to fireproove it, because it is naturally flame retardant. Without those harsh chemicals in the wool, the bedding ends up being so much softer than when conventional wool is used.
You can contribute to the green revolution by purchasing 100% organic cotton bedding for your baby and reap the benefits of it being softer and more durable at the same time. Yes, purchasing organic will increase your expense considerably, but you can always get started with just a couple of sheets and a blanket, while still purchasing regular crib skirts and bumpers.
Did you know that only 10% of the pesticides used in conventional cotton farming ends up on the cotton crops? The other 90% end up in other plants, soil, water, and air, and with that end up in our bodies.
It’s a slow process, but more and more companies begin manufacturing organic baby nursery bedding and baby bedding sets, increasing the variety of organic baby bedding available. From solid whites, to cream colors, to abstract and whimsical prints, there are plenty of designs to choose from.