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Buying crib bedding isn’t too complex, and there are just a few safety measures to keep in mind. A number of organizations concerned with infant safety have established recommended criteria for choosing and using crib bedding. The guidelines are intended to keep babies from being endangered when they sleep, because they cannot defend against choking on their own.

These recommendations advise that a baby should sleep on his or her back with no soft or loose bedding in the crib. Extras in the crib such as blankets, toys and decorative pillows might be adorable, but babies should never have soft bedding items in the crib with them. In order to adhere to these guidelines, the only bedding you need in the crib is a mattress with a snug fitted sheet. A blanket may be used in the crib, but should be tucked in firmly at the foot of the bed and reach no farther than the baby’s chest.

The use of crib bumpers is debatable because while they’re unlikely to keep a child from breathing, pediatricians don’t recommend them to maximize airflow. Many alternative bumpers have started to emerge in an attempt to solve such problems. A sign of the confusion surrounding the usefulness of crib bumpers is the fact that they are still included in most baby bedding. There are several opinions on crib bumpers; parents should use their judgment and decide whether or not to use them.

You should follow the American Academy of Pediatrics guidance on keeping crib bedding to a minimum for the baby’s first year, until the child can move enough to keep bedding out of his or her face. Parents should realize that until a baby is a year old, safety precautions should still be used when modifying the crib area. As soon as the baby can sit upright, and definitely before she can pull herself into a standing position, lower the mattress and remove any items that might be used as steps. Crib cushions especially provide an easy grip and hence they should be removed so as to prevent kids form mounting on the crib railings.

After your child’s first birthday there is a much lower risk of SIDS, meaning that you can add items to make the crib more comfortable and decorative. Identical bed skirt and comforters have the potential to go with the baby decor. A small snuggly blanket that fits the crib will give your child warmth and a feeling of security. While pillows act as a companion for many children under the age group of 2,most children prefer stuffed toys with them at night.

With such a variety of bedding available you will find that selecting the prefect item will be both challenging and fun. The key point to remember is to select items to ensure that the baby is comfortable and safe. In this article, we’ll talk about how to choose baby bedding.

You have selections based on many different textures and colors that can assist in stimulating your child’s brain development, when it comes to fabrics for crib bedding. The first priority for most parents, however, is that the crib bedding should be safe and comfortable, which is why organic cotton is becoming an increasingly popular choice.

Babies tend to grow very fast hence while choosing baby bedding care should be taken to choose nursery decor items that will be appropriate beyond infancy. Wall art, window valances, and other similar items will continue to look great in a preschoolers or toddler’s bedroom, however, that cute mobile won’t really be useful now.

By shopping at several different locations and evaluating your options, you will find sales that will give you style and value for your baby nursery theme. The available themes and styles for nurseries are growing all the time. You will have more choices if you select bedding for your baby that has the ability to be with matching accessories.

Before going shopping, decide on how much you can spend as well as which theme you want. Think about the baby’s age; if the baby is continuing to spit up and drool, be sure that when selecting crib sheet fabric, that it is durable and easily washable. Also make sure the manufacturer is reputable and follows safe manufacturing processes.

By considering all your options carefully you will ensure that the bedding you choose for your baby is both safe and comfortable. If you plan carefully, decisions won’t seem overwhelming and you will find an appropriate crib set for your infant. Crib bedding is available in so many different kinds of styles that you will have no trouble at all in finding a different product if it turns out that you do not care for the first choice.