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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 misled by the argument that you cant plan for babys cot bedding if you dont know if its going to be a girl or a boy. Its true that parents want different patterns, colours and designs for girl and boy babies. Please dont worry about this because there are many bedding options and even nursery color choices 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. Remember that while we adults spend an average of eight hours per day.e. twenty-four hours, in bed, baby spends almost all of the twenty-four hours in bed!
The most important thing to consider is Safety. We don’t remember 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 isn’t true 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 colorful and lovely but not baby. These can be dangerous because baby could accidentally suffocate. Keep the cot clear of all pillows and soft toys!
Tucking baby into a heavy blanket to keep cold draughts away is equally foolish. The normal movement of a baby can move 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 may trigger allergies. The best thing is to use cotton as cot bedding.
Finally, you must ensure the durability of babys crib bedding. As you know, babys going to spend most of his time in the crib. Apart from babys cot, plan the nursery well. This can contribute to baby growing up as 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 light yet warm blanket of pretty design ” not a drab 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 assured that your darling baby is enjoying a safe sleeptime.
Cotton sheets and blankets are the traditional cot 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. Some parents even choose to make their own cot sheets by cutting and sewing sheets from a regular adult sized bed if if they don't want to buy those made specifically for a cot. For parents who wish to buy cot bedding there are some great options which are readily available in shops and also online via the internet.
Don't forget that you should buy special sheets if you use a pram, carrycot or moses basket. These are smaller than normal cot-sized bedding. In most cases, you should begin with approximately three blankets and four sheets. This number enables you to have enough spare sheets and blankets ready if you need to make a quick change. Sheets are generally made of the following different fabrics: traditional cotton, brushed flannelette (which is warm to the touch), cotton jersey or stretch cotton terry. Stretchy fitted sheets are practical buys because they are less likely to come untucked during the night and are easy to remove on and offStretchy fitted sheets are practical purchases because they are less likely to come untucked during the sleep and are easy to take on and off.
You can use acrylic cellular cot blankets,which wash well, rather than the cotton ones if your baby's bedroom is quite cool. You should always check if traditional wool blankets you get are machine-washable . This is becasue you will find yourself washing your baby's cot bedding again and again and having dry clean only cot bedding would be very impractical. Snuggly fleece blankets, which are made with polyester, are also a popular choice and can be used in prams and strollers during colder weather, but be careful if you use them indoors as they can become too warm.
Your baby will find moses baskets a cosy way to sleep, and you will find it safe and secure and not nearly as heavy as other options. Baskets can be made from wicker, which is the most expensive, or maize, but the majority are constructed from palm. You will find that wicker baskets have a tendency to last the longest. For your ease and comfort the baskets have handles so that you can move them with no trouble at all. These special style Moses baskets most often include a fabric-covered hood to protect the child and a set of moses baskets bedding. Many moses baskets have neutral bedding included so you can choose in advance without knowing if you’re having a girl or a boy. Often, a foam mattress is already provided inside. Moses baskets make a lovely newborn baby gift for expectant parents. Some expectant parents choose to ask family and friends to team up to buy a moses basket. Many families have moses baskets which they share amongst the family for each new baby. Sharing baby items like this can cut down on the expense of a new baby.
Moses baskets may be placed directly on the floor, or they may be placed at bed level through moses baskets stands.
{Cons
• Only used for the first three months or so: an expensive purchase if you buy new
Safety tip: Check when buying a Moses basket that its handles are sturdy and meet in the middle.
Pros
• Very portable: easy to move from room to room
• Your baby may feel more secure in a Moses basket than a cot
} Put the handles together to carry the basket and keep one hand below the basket to support your baby. If you worry about the ability of the basket to hold the weight of your child, remove them from the basket before you move it.
Parents’ tip: Let your baby sleep in his Moses basket inside the cot. Then eventually slowly she will get used to stay there.