Crib Bedding Sets and Baby Precautions
So you’ve bought the crib - congratulations! But now you must be wondering what bedding you’re going to put in it. A large number of crib bedding sets contain 3 to 6 pieces, but how many of those do you actually need? Most pediatricians now recommend keeping the crib free from any extra bedding, so all you really need is a crib sheet. Crib sets are cute, but since most of the pieces are unnecessary, it’s much better to spend your money on some durable, comfortable crib sheets instead.
It may come as a surprise to some, but neither crib bumpers nor blankets are recommended because they are a suffocation hazard. Swaddling blankets or sleep sacks are the best alternative to loose blankets and quilts. Sleep sacks have become a commonplace item these days. While a bit difficult to explain to someone who’s never seen one before, a photograph will clear things up instantly. As swaddling has surged in popularity over the past decade, innovative new products have emerged that help in getting a customized fit. Swaddling is supposed to mimic the close quarters of the uterus, and it comforts many newborns. Your new baby will want to be held most of her waking hours, so it can be useful to buy a blanket to wrap around her. However, when baby goes in the crib, be sure to take the blanket off.
A foam sleep wedge might seem like a good idea, since it is meant to reduce a newborn’s risk of SIDS. However, since a newborn that is put to sleep on her back can’t roll over, she will remain on her back for the whole night. As was already mentioned, any soft crib bedding should be removed from the crib, but the foam wedges are themselves a type of soft bedding.
Some of the less obvious items you can find in a bedding set are wall decor, a crib skirt, and a window valance. Keep in mind what you and your baby actually need, though. These will probably not make the list.
But most parents are going to want a bedding set anyway, just for the look of the nursery. In this case, try neutral baby bedding like Hot Cocoa crib bedding. {It’s much more cost effective because you can use it again and again, regardless of the sex of your next baby.}
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