Shopping online for baby bedding brings a vast selection. This can be great when you know what you want and you’re just trying to find it. But if you haven’t already got a clear picture of what you’re looking for, shopping online can actually confuse you even more. Looking for animal designs? You can find anything and everything – from caterpillar crib bedding to mystical creatures. Or maybe you’re looking for angels? There are well over a hundred unique options. And if you want nursery rhymes or cartoon characters, put aside a couple of weeks just to browse!
Whether it’s baby boy crib bedding or baby girl, you might be tempted to buy everything you can afford – after all, they’re all so darn cute! It’s natural to want a beautiful room for your baby, but don’t let looks overshadow more important concerns. So here are a few suggestions for things your baby will need:
– You may think bumper pads are a given, but there is a growing concern that they are actually harmful. The idea behind a crib bumper is to protect baby from the hard bars of the crib, but if the bumper comes loose it may cause suffocation. To be safe, it’s best to just keep bumpers out of the crib altogether, or at least until your baby reaches birthday number one. If you decide to keep them in anyway, make sure the ties are on the outside of the crib and very securely tied.
– The term “crib sheet” refers only to the fitted sheet, because flat sheets are unnecessary (and potentially dangerous) for newborns. When buying crib sheets, make sure they fit your mattress properly. If they are too big or too small, they may come free from the mattress and pose a suffocation risk. Think about buying a waterproof mattress cover, because babies are messy creatures! And avoid white sheets, they’re really not a good idea.
– Loose blankets are a safety hazard for babies under one, so stick to sleep sacks or warm pajamas instead. Stuffed animals and pillows are dangerous so take them out of the crib.
When selecting baby bedding, safety comes first. Cute bedding is nice, but it’s of no use at all if it’s not safe.