When parents are preparing their nursery for their new baby, safety might be the last thing on their minds when it comes to baby bedding. It’s very easy to get caught up in cute comforters and matching colors; never thinking that those same items may be dangerous, so here are some tips to ensure that your baby’s crib is a safe and comfortable space, while still looking stylish.
To save money on baby bedding, only purchase fitted sheets and a light weight blanket for your newborn. Your set of baby bedding may include a cute little comforter, but your baby shouldn’t need it until close to his or her second birthday. It is a resoundingly bad idea to cover infant children in any kind of heavy covering, be it a blanket, a crib spread, or even a heavy outfit; not only do you run the risk of overheating the baby while it is asleep, suffocation is a real problem.
Be aware of the temperature in the nursery to keep the room pleasant for your baby, use lightweight clothes in the summer, and try wearable blankets in the winter.
Baby bumpers have been linked to SIDS, therefore you should discard any bumpers that may come with your crib bedding, as they are not safe. Once your child begins to climb, crib bumpers become a safety hazard. Although bumpers may look really cute, they are not a good idea with baby girl and crib bedding for boys.
When your child is ready to sleep in a crib all night, remove all of the stuffed pillows and blankets; even though they’re cute, they do pose a risk of choking. Toys can be allowed in the crib with adult supervision, but they should be removed when the child begins to fall asleep.
Crib bedding does so much to give a nursery its atmosphere, but you need to keep in mind that those fluffy comforters and pillows are actually not safe for your baby, and should be used only for looks, not for sleeping. Keep in mind, your pediatrician can answer a lot of your questions about infant bedding, but the best advice is to keep it to a minimum.
Children will often let their parents know their preferences on their toddler bedding; it is not unusual to see young toddlers expressing their own ideas on decorating and most of them have definite likes and dislikes in terms of patterns and colors for their pillows and blankets.