Baby girl bedding: princesses and fairies. Baby boy bedding: space explorers. Hold your horses, there! You need to choose your baby bedding carefully, because it's more than just a decoration.
You or your family members may have allergies to certain fabrics, so you avoid those, but your new baby doesn't come with a list of its allergies. Everyone wants a cute nursery, but it's important to pick the right bedding material first. Any decent quality baby crib bedding will provide certain important information: fill material and power, cover fabric, and thread count. The bedding needs to be warm, breathable, and lightweight. The Internet makes it easy to find out the construction materials for a wide variety of crib bedding choices, so do some research before you buy.
No one wants their baby to suffer from allergies, so choose fabrics that reduce the risk, like cotton or wool (that also includes alpaca or llama wool). You need to be very careful about synthetic materials as there are concerns about them. As they age, they might break down and emit fumes, and many of them do not breathe. If you have chosen a set like the Max 4-piece baby bedding set, that is composed of cotton and polyester (but mostly cotton), then you can continue looking or accept the small risk.
Not everyone agrees, but many people state that their preference is for wool blankets because of their softness and comfort. Wool blankets are fabulous with a cotton flannel backing. It's pretty easy to decide what sized blanket you will need. If you're swaddling, choose a small one. If you want a daycare blanket or something to keep in the car, then choose a larger size.
Because down is a natural material, it provides warmth while remaining light and breathable at the same time. Babies and messes go together like jam and peanut butter, so be sure to get one that can be washed in the machine. Cleanliness is vital in a down comforter - this is what determines how hypoallergenic it will be. The oxygen and turbidity tests are used to measure the cleanliness of down filler. Ten is the government standard for the oxygen test, but the numbers can (and should) be lower for quality comforters. The turbidity test works in the opposite way, with a higher number being better.
You or your family members may have allergies to certain fabrics, so you avoid those, but your new baby doesn't come with a list of its allergies. Everyone wants a cute nursery, but it's important to pick the right bedding material first. Any decent quality baby crib bedding will provide certain important information: fill material and power, cover fabric, and thread count. The bedding needs to be warm, breathable, and lightweight. The Internet makes it easy to find out the construction materials for a wide variety of crib bedding choices, so do some research before you buy.
No one wants their baby to suffer from allergies, so choose fabrics that reduce the risk, like cotton or wool (that also includes alpaca or llama wool). You need to be very careful about synthetic materials as there are concerns about them. As they age, they might break down and emit fumes, and many of them do not breathe. If you have chosen a set like the Max 4-piece baby bedding set, that is composed of cotton and polyester (but mostly cotton), then you can continue looking or accept the small risk.
Not everyone agrees, but many people state that their preference is for wool blankets because of their softness and comfort. Wool blankets are fabulous with a cotton flannel backing. It's pretty easy to decide what sized blanket you will need. If you're swaddling, choose a small one. If you want a daycare blanket or something to keep in the car, then choose a larger size.
Because down is a natural material, it provides warmth while remaining light and breathable at the same time. Babies and messes go together like jam and peanut butter, so be sure to get one that can be washed in the machine. Cleanliness is vital in a down comforter - this is what determines how hypoallergenic it will be. The oxygen and turbidity tests are used to measure the cleanliness of down filler. Ten is the government standard for the oxygen test, but the numbers can (and should) be lower for quality comforters. The turbidity test works in the opposite way, with a higher number being better.
About the Author:
Dorothea is a writer and researcher on parenting and family issues. She also works part-time as a freelance writer for Your Baby Bedding.
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