The perfect nursery usually starts with the perfect nursery bedding. You can already see exactly what your perfect nursery is going to look like, right down to the exact shade of paint for the walls - but hold your horses! When choosing baby bedding there are a lot of things to consider, so make your choice carefully, and keep these things in mind:
- Comfort is very important, so choose 100% cotton or another soft (and preferrably natural) fiber. Flannels or knits are fabulous choices.
- Keep in mind that you’re not going to have a lot of time with a new baby in the house, so you will want bedding that’s as easy to care for as possible - in other words, make sure it’s machine washable.
- The crib sheet has to fit the crib mattress properly, or there could be a saftey concern. If you are worried about the fit of your sheets, you can buy elastic straps that clip onto the crib sheet (under the mattress) and hold it in place.
- When buying your baby bedding, you should seriously consider whether or not you need a set. The American Academy of pediatrics recommends against unnecessary bedding that is included in most bedding sets (like crib bumpers or quilts). Buying individual pieces can therefore make a lot more sense than buying a set. You might be worried that your bedding won’t match, but look at it as an opportunity to get more creative instead.
- When everything else has been taken care of, then you should consider the decor of the nursery.
Consider how long you will need to use the bedding when planning your budget. Since toddler beds usually use standard-sized crib sheets, you could be using the same bedding until your little one is about 4 or 5 years old. If you think your family will continue to grow, it’s a very smart decision to buy a gender neutral bedding set like the Vintage baby bedding, because you won’t need to buy new bedding. But if you love to redecorate, then you might want to buy something lower-quality and less expensive. You are definitely going to need more than one set of sheets, so be prepared and buy extras!
