Baby Girl Nursery Bedding Ideas
April 23, 2010 by Alice Ault
Filed under pregnancy
Choosing baby nursery bedding is fun and exciting. From the wide selection of bedding to choose from, selecting the perfect one for your baby girl 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 serves as her bed and her playhouse at the same time. Your baby stays there most of the time, so it is crucial that she is comfortable and at ease.
Aside from that, nursery bedding must be made from soft and smooth cotton for added comfort. Bearing these ideas in mind, choose the bedding that goes best for your precious little daughter. These are some great ideas to consider in picking the right baby girl bedding.
Girly: Select pastel colors to have a girly look for your baby girl’s bedding. You can use those designed with flowers, butterflies, and princesses. You can also have those with laces, ribbons, or bows to make the cot more beautiful and appealing. These will help your bedding look lighter and more comfortable for your baby daughter.
Retro Bedding: Brown? Huh? Yeah, in case you haven’t known, the 70s are back in style. Not just flares either. We are talking about the colors! Pink, brown and lime green, that is. Maybe you like tans and lavenders with a little lime green and yellow. Stripes? Finding that cute little stylish (but 70s) look has never been easier!!
Cute Little Teddy Bears in Colorful Bows: One of the prettiest themes is teddy bears. There are plenty of quilts with teddies and you could decorate the nursery with bows of different colors. Then buy a teddy style lamp and soft toys to decorate the nursery. Teddies are known for being cuddly and soft toys for children. Bedding with teddy prints will surely make your baby’s bedding fun and playful to look at. Aside from that, they come in some lovely colors that will ensure your baby girl’s crib is lively and attractive.
When it comes to finding that perfect baby girl bedding, we think that you have what it takes! There are various ideas that you can go by, but always put comfort before style!.
About the writer: Alice Ault offers baby bedding advice at her online store, including how to choose funky crib bedding.
Baby Bedding Sets – A Suffocation Hazard For Your Child?
June 30, 2009 by Bee Fraley
Filed under pregnancy
If you purchase a baby bedding set in preparation for the arrival of your baby, you will find that included items like comforters aren’t needed in the beginning.
There’s also a big controversy going on when it comes to the use of bumpers. In the end it comes down to what you feel is the right choice.
Thinner bumpers are safer than the big fluffy ones that can be a suffocation hazard for your baby. It’s best to remove the bumpers once your baby can stand and climb.
To avoid suffocation, all your baby really needs in the first 12 months is a sheet, mattress, and a crib skirt for aesthetics. Avoid anything fluffy and heavy in your baby’s crib.
If you want to make sure your baby is comfortably warm, consider getting an organic blanket for swaddling or an organic cotton sleep sac that also wraps up snugly around your baby and doesn’t present a suffocation hazard.
So, what do you do with the comforter or quilt that came in the baby bedding set? They make great accessories for your baby’s nursery.
You can hang the quilt over a rack designed for it, or simply mount it on the wall.
It’s also a good idea to purchase a complete baby bedding set, if you are planning on using it throughout your child’s toddler years as well. It would be difficult finding the matching pieces at a later time.
Or you can just keep it simple in the beginning and transform your child’s room throughout the years just by purchasing a new bedding set.
Benefits Of Purchasing Organic Baby Bedding For Your Baby
June 24, 2009 by Bee Fraley
Filed under pregnancy
If you are worried about your baby’s thin skin absorbing the pesticides and fertilizers that can be found in non-organic baby bedding, you will want to purchase nursery bedding that is made from organic cotton.
Even after conventional cotton is harvested, the baby bedding manufacturers use chlorine bleach and toxic dyes to achieve bright whites are varies colors, while organic baby bedding manufacturers use only non-toxic coloring agents.
In organic comforters, bumpers and pillows, not only the outer shell is organic, but also the stuffing made from organic cotton or organic sheep wool. The sheep wool provides resistance to the growth of bacteria and dust mites.
Organic wool comes from sheep that are raised organically. These sheep are moved around to prevent overgrazing which could make the farm land infertile.
Organic wool doesn’t have to be treated with chemicals to fireproove it, because it is naturally flame retardant. Without those harsh chemicals in the wool, the bedding ends up being so much softer than when conventional wool is used.
You can contribute to the green revolution by purchasing 100% organic cotton bedding for your baby and reap the benefits of it being softer and more durable at the same time. Yes, purchasing organic will increase your expense considerably, but you can always get started with just a couple of sheets and a blanket, while still purchasing regular crib skirts and bumpers.
The earth and your own body will thank you for making the choice to buy organic. Did you know that 90% of the pesticides used in cotton farming end up in the soil, water, and the air? From there it’s not long before they end up in your own body.
Purchasing organic baby bedding sets is becoming easier as more manufacturers provide organic bedding in a variety of designs. So you are sure to find the bedding set that will match your taste and nursery decoration. Whether you like solid whites or cream colors, or are interested in print designs, you will find something to fit your needs.
Baby Furniture Cribs – What Kind to Get
May 4, 2009 by B. Fraley
Filed under Caffeine and Pregnancy
If you are in a place where you need to shop for a crib for your baby, it can be very easy to get overwhelmed. There are lots of things to think about, after all!
When you go to buy a crib, remember that you should consider your space constraints as well as who might be coming in and out of your nursery. Also remember what your budget is like and how much you spend.
What kind of cribs are available for you to choose from?
The first one that you are likely to run into is the standard crib, which is very common and can be purchased just about anywhere. They have single or double drop sides, which make it easier to get to your baby.
A double drop side crib really only makes sense when the crib is not located against the wall and can be accessed from either side.
Then there is the Convertible Crib. Convertible cribs provide a great way to safe money throughout your baby’s childhood. While the upfront cost is higher than a standard crib, you will easily make up for the additional cost in just a few years. A convertible crib can easily be converted from a crib to a toddler bed, a day bed, and even a full-size bed.
Essentially, the head and foot boards are often detachable, which means that the mattress can be easily replaced. Look for a crib that will allow you to modify it into something that will please an older child. This will let you keep it comfortably in the nursery even after you have converted the rest of the room into an actual bedroom.
Want to add some elegance to your baby’s nursery? Then, you may want to choose a Canopy Crib. They typically have posts on all four corners of the crib to allow for a canopy frame on which the canopy will then sit.
You can look for canopies that are designed to go on the bed, or you may decide to get crafty and to try making it yourself. You can use fabric that you have already used when it comes to decorating your nursery. Canopies can also be a great way to give a baby some privacy if he or she shares with you or with a sibling.
Another great design that we are only going to be seeing more of is the Round Crib. A round crib is exactly what it sounds like. It allows your baby to sleep in any direction that he or she pleases, and the drop side will let you reach in and scoop your baby up whenever you please. These cribs have no concussion points, unlike traditional rectangular cribs and they will not endanger your child’s safety. This can be a great way to give your baby a 360 degree view of the world around them.
How To Choose Baby Nursery Bedding For Boys
May 3, 2009 by B. Fraley
Filed under Caffeine and Pregnancy
A brand new baby boy is sure to be a great joy to his parents. Of course to welcome your baby boy into the world, setting up a great nursery for him is an excellent idea. One great way to have a nice nursery with a great theme is to pick out baby bedding that will give you a basis to work with for the entire nursery.
The first thing that you need to do in decorating your little boy’s nursery is to pick out one of the great baby boy bedding sets that are on the market. In today’s marketplace you can find all sorts of different styles of baby nursery bedding. The key here is to balance the comfort and quality with the style of the baby bedding sets. Ultimately the most important thing is the comfort and quality of the sheet set.
First take a look at the baby bedding and the quality of the material when picking baby boy bedding sets. You will want the material to be soft so it won’t irritate the skin of your newborn. Make sure that you go with bedding that is not too heavy. Bedding that is too heavy for your baby boy may keep him from sleeping through the night.
Additionally, you want to be sure that the sheet set that you use for your new son fits their mattress well. The last thing that you want is for the sheet to be easily pulled free while your child is sleeping as that could put them at risk for suffocation.
When you are sure that you have found baby bedding sets that are of high quality, then you will want to start thinking about the style for the sets.
For boys, the traditional hue that is chosen is blue, and it can help to create a really lovely nursery. If you want to be somewhat traditional, but with a spin you may consider incorporating different shades of blue into the nursery. Or maybe choose baby boy bedding sets that have blue in them with other colors like soft greens and yellows.
Going with baby bedding with a theme is another great idea to consider. You’ll find that there are a variety of different themes out there to choose from when you are picking out your baby boy bedding sets.
If you have always dreamed of having a son to play sports with then why not make that the theme of your nursery? Choose baby boy bedding sets that feature basketballs, footballs, or baseballs on them. Or maybe you want your little boy to be surrounded by race cars, trains, or motorcycles. The truth is that the only limit on your options is your imagination.
So be creative and go shopping. You will be surprised at what you will find!

