It’s a good idea to begin planning for your baby nursery bedding even before your baby is born. To start with, don’t be fooled by the argument that you cant plan for baby’s crib bedding without knowing if its going to be a girl or a boy. Its true parents want different designs, patterns and colours for girl and boy babies. Please don’t worry about this because there are many bedding choices and even nursery color options available in the market which are fine for both girls and boys.

It is easy for parents ” especially those choosing baby nursery bedding for the first time ” to worry about things that are of lesser importance than vital ones. Bear in mind that while we adults spend an average of eight hours per day, i.e. twenty-four hours, in bed, baby spends almost all of the twenty-four hours in bed!

The first thing to consider is Safety. We often forget the simple fact that baby can’t say if it feels uncomfortable. We parents must think ahead and make sure the baby bedding is safe from all aspects. For instance, it is untrue that very soft beds are most comfortable for baby. The bedding should be fairly firm. Also, desist from piling the crib with cuddly toys and pillows. Adults may find them lovely and colourful but not baby. These can be dangerous because baby could accidentally suffocate. Keep the cot empty of all pillows and soft toys!

Tucking baby into a heavy blanket to keep cold draughts out is equally foolish. Babys movement can bring such blankets over its face and cause baby to over heat.

Next, plan to keep your babys nursery stocked with baby bedding essentials. Its hard to guess; But blankets and crib sheets sometimes have to be changed several times a day. Pure cotton sheets are best and I’ve already mentioned about using light blankets. My advice: check the thread count of the crib sheets you buy.

Our advice is that you should avoid plastic altogether including for baby comforters. Non-biodegradable material is a strict no-no for babys crib. These could trigger allergies. The best thing is to use cotton as crib bedding.

Last but by no means the least, you must ensure the durability of babys cot bedding. As you know, babys going to spend a lot of time in the cot. Apart from babys cot, plan the nursery well. This can contribute to baby growing up to be a happy child.

Lets return once more to babys crib. To recap, lets picture baby lying comfortably on a soft but firm mattress covered with cotton crib sheet and tucked into a lightweight yet warm blanket of pretty design ” not a plain pastel uni-color please! Babies don’t need a pillow and shouldn’t have one until they are over 12 months old. Similarly, don’t fill baby’s cot with cuddly toys of various shapes, sizes, and colors.

All done, you can be reassured that darling baby is enjoying a safe slumber.

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Choosing baby nursery bedding is fun and exciting. From the large choice of bedding to select from, finding the perfect one for your baby daughter is not hard to do. Whatever choice you may select, it is important that it gives her good care and protection.

Go for crib bedding that is good quality because you cannot afford to put your baby at risk. The baby’s crib is both her bed and her playhouse at the same time. Your baby stays there a lot of the time, so it is very important that she is comfortable.

Aside from that, nursery bedding must be made from soft and smooth cotton for added comfort. Having these ideas in mind, pick the bedding that goes best for your precious little baby. These are some great ideas to consider when choosing the right baby girl bedding.

Girly: Choose pastel colors to have a girly theme for your baby girl’s bedding. You can use those designed with flowers, butterflies, and Disney princesses. You can also have those with laces, ribbons, or bows to make the cot more beautiful and appealing. These will help to make your bedding look lighter and be more comfortable for your baby girl.

Retro Bedding: Brown? Huh? Yeah, in case you haven’t known, the 70s are back in fashion. Not just flares either. We are talking about colors! Lime green, pink and brown, that is. Perhaps you like tans and lavenders with a little yellow and lime green. Stripes? Finding that cute little modern (but 70s) look has never been easier!!

Cute Little Teddy Bears in Colorful Bows: One of the prettiest themes is teddy bears. There are lots of quilts with teddies and you could decorate the room in bows of different colors. Then buy a teddy bear lamp and stuffed toys to decorate the room. Teddies are known for being cuddly and soft toys for children. Bedding with teddies as prints will surely make your daughter’s bedding fun and playful to look at. Apart from that, they come in fabulous colors that will make your baby girl’s crib lively and attractive.

When it comes to choosing that perfect baby girl bedding, we think that you have what it takes! There are several ideas that you can go by, but always put comfort before style!

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Gingham baby bedding is very popular at the moment with parents who are looking for something that little bit different for their little one’s nursery.

Some fans love the retro feel it radiates and also the way it stands out from fussy patterns or cartoon character motifs.  Either way with gingham baby bedding you are able to co-ordinate your nursery with ease.

The traditional colours for gingham baby bedding are pink or blue gingham but other striking gingham patterns include green or red, which have the added advantage of being gender neutral. Gingham is also a design which will grow with your child as it won’t look babyish when they get a little older, unlike some nursery bedding styles.
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Cotton sheets and blankets are traditional baby bedding choices for parents. This is because using cot blankets and cot sheets gives a parent the ability to keep their baby at the perfect temperature through adding or removing layers when needed.

Usually, you should begin with about three blankets and four sheets. This amount lets you to have enough spare baby bedding if you need to make a speedy change.

It’s a good idea to double check that all the baby bedding you buy is easy to wash and dry – make sure that everything you get is machine-washable.

This is because you will find yourself washing your baby’s bedding many times and having dry clean only  bedding would not be very practical.
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Baby boy bedding can be hard to pick if you want something different from the usual blues. Why  not think about a jungle theme?

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Yes, this is a wonderful theme. Set the room up like a miniature jungle. You can buy decals or paint jungle characters all over the room as well. You may even consider an artificial palm tree too.

Think bamboo furniture, like a nice little chair. There are bamboo type mini blinds as well as throws for the floor. Not to mention, there are cute quilts that have little animal characters with jungle themes as well. I particularly like the Izziwotnot ABC Safari range of bedding and nursery decor. It’s bright and cheerful without being too garish. The range offers nursery canvasses for the walls as well as matching baby sleeping bags too.

Mocha Gingham Toddler Bedding

We’re all familiar with pink gingham and blue gingham, but I was intrigued to come across this gender neutral baby bedding option from Baroo. It’s a gorgeous mocha colour. The cot bed duvet cover is gingham top side and plain underneath and has a matching pillow case.

It’s made from 100% cotton and is machine washable.  The toddler bed size duvet cover measures 150cm x 120cm while the toddler bed size pillowcase is 60cm x 40cm.