Excited parents expecting their first baby want to know to choose comfortable baby bedding that is also safe for baby.
It's Safety First and Comfort Second A baby is a fragile being and demands tender loving care.
When it comes to choosing baby's clothing and baby bedding, the selection boils down to safety because a baby's skin, especially that of a newborn is thinner thus sensitive to chafing.
When shopping for your baby bedding, safety is top of the list and the rest will follow.
It does not mean however that you have to spend top dollar for your baby's comfort.
The key is to choose fabrics suitable for your baby's age and skin type.
For baby's clothing and bedding, you won't go wrong with 100% cotton, but wait, you should not lump all cotton together because some of these can be harmful to baby's skin and well-being.
Cotton that is commercially grown are blasted with pesticides and during processing is treated with carcinogenic dyes and chemicals e.
g.
formaldehyde.
Can you imagine how these can wreck havoc on your baby's skin, if not immediately, later.
Organic cotton is very safe for your baby although this can be a bit pricey.
But if baby is safe, then mom is happy.
So price shouldn't always be a deciding factor when it comes to baby's safety.
Smart Shopping for Baby Bedding There was a time when there were no made-to-fit bedding for cribs.
Parents had to be creative when decorating cribs but now moms and dads can choose tiny bedding in soft and safe fabrics in baby colors and non-traditional nursery colors to create a unique nursery theme reflecting their personal tastes.
But comfort is not about living with colorless baby bedding.
With a variety and a range of brands available ranging from inexpensive to the high end separates and sets, expectant moms and dads can choose their dream bedding for their baby's crib.
It could be a baby boy bedding or a baby girl bedding; it could be cheap or inexpensive bedding.
Check it out first if it's organic and 100% cotton.
Manufacturers of baby bedding have notched up their style.
They are now offering more options apart from the usual colors of blues and pinks to keep pace with new demands for beddings exclusively styled for cribs and baby mattresses.
New technology have help manufacturers introduce safer and baby-friendly bedding for discerning moms who want safety, style and functionality all for baby's sake.
If price is a concern, there are discounted bedding which you can get for under $120 or you can compare brand prices for stuff you want for your baby's nursery.
In the variety and range available, you can take your pick of separates or sets.
A set comes with a crib sheet and crib bumper pad and a tiny comforter or with crib ruffles and eye-catching mobiles.
If separates appeal to you, you can mix and match designs to achieve a particular theme - a princess nursery for a baby girl or a safari theme for a boy.
The advantage with separates is the option to get more sheets instead of a comforter or a crib bumper pad.
How To Choose Affordable Baby Bedding Size - avoid a wrinkly appearance; choose the right fit for the baby's crib mattress.
Take along the crib's measurement when purchasing the bedding at the local store and choose one with elastic straps that will hold the bedding in place.
Go for extras - extra bedding for those days when baby soils the sheets can save your day.
Those extra bedding will come in handy.
Choose colors you like - starting out with your favorite colors can help you narrow down your choices but you can always mix colors for a picture pretty result.
For more ideas, copy ideas from magazines and baby websites.
Easy to machine wash fabrics - soft fabrics that won't distort its shape when machine like cotton and flannels are favorites with veteran mommies because these easily machine washed.
This will save you the trouble of hand-washing or spot treating when you don't have the time or the stamina to handle a load and you want more time with your baby.
All things considered take into account baby's time in the crib.
If you have bought a crib that is easily adjusted to a toddler bed then you have to buy more bedding or if you think you are ready to give them away once your baby outgrows the crib don't max out on pricey baby bedding.
You can use the extra money for more baby accessories.