What makes comfortable and safe baby bedding? This question occurs to first time moms and dads shopping for the coming babys bedding.
It Is All About TLC
A newborn needs all the loving tender care. In the matter of fabrics, care should be taken to pick out fabrics that are tender on the babys skin because a newborns skin is thinner and prone to skin rashes upon contact with certain fabrics. When choosing affordable baby bedding, the babys comfort should be top priority and it does not mean eternally splurging on high end products.
The key is to choose fabrics suitable for your babys age and skin type. For babys clothing and bedding, you wont go wrong with 100% cotton, but wait, you should not lump all cotton together because some of these can be harmful to babys skin and well-being.
Cotton that is commercially grown are blasted with pesticides and during processing is treated with carcinogenic dyes and chemicals e.g. formaldehyde. Can you imagine how these can wreck havoc on your babys skin, if not immediately, later. Organic cotton is very safe for your baby although this can be a bit pricey. But if baby is safe, then mom is happy. So price shouldnt always be a deciding factor when it comes to babys safety.
Smart Baby Bedding Shopping
Todays moms and dads and babies are luckier than their counterparts ages ago because there were no ready-made beddings for small beds and cribs. Now parents can choose the right sized bedding in safe and soft fabrics flaunting soft pastels and innovative colors to create a distinctive decorative flair to a babys room.
But comfort and style are not synonymous with drab looking baby beddings. With so many brands offering classic to ultra-modern crib beddings in sets and separates, budget conscious moms and dads can have fun choosing what they want for the babys crib. That cheap baby bedding ” baby boy bedding or baby girl bedding — may be cheap but if you check the label and it shows its made of 100% cotton; you have hit on the jackpot.
Manufacturers of baby bedding have notched up their style. They are now offering more options apart from the usual colors of blues and pinks to keep pace with new demands for beddings exclusively styled for cribs and baby mattresses. New technology have help manufacturers introduce safer and baby-friendly beddings for discerning moms who want safety, style and functionality all for babys sake.
There are several online stores offering discounted bedding you can get for $100. Before plunking your money, compare styles and prices, and their suitability to your dream nursery. You get a set that has it all from comforters to mattress cover or you can go for separates and mix-and-match them to create the look you want for your babys room.
If you are opting for separates, you can go creative and create your distinctive decorating style by matching separates to achieve a desired nursery theme. With separates you are not constrained by lack of choices and you can opt for extra mattress covers.
When Choosing Baby Beddings
Size ” avoid a wrinkly appearance; choose the right fit for the babys crib mattress. Take along the cribs measurement when purchasing the bedding at the local store and choose one with elastic straps that will hold the bedding in place.
Get extra bedding — it is inevitable that babies will surely soil the bedding so keep some extras on the ready.
Color ” what colors make you happy? This is your first clue to your choice of color for the babys bedding. Whether you go monochromatic or mix-and-match, the base color should match the paint color on the walls. For more ideas, check out those glossies.
Easy-to-machine-wash ” intricately designed crib bedding are difficult to machine wash. But who wants the trouble of hand washing difficult pieces? Cotton and flannel are easy to machine wash. Plop these into the washer, rinse and dry. Now you have more time with baby.
Now that you know how to go about shopping for babys bedding, your next thought should babys time in the crib. If baby will be using the crib for a year, by all means get more items; but if you are giving a set away as a gift, choose one that will impress both mom and baby.
