Crib Bedding Accessories to Consider Adding

When you’re putting together your baby’s nursery and choosing the right crib bedding, you already know there are a few pieces that are absolute necessities. For example, you need to have fitted sheets for your crib and you’ll want to invest in a high quality baby blanket. However, there are other matching crib bedding accessories that can be very useful or decorative which you may want to consider.

Diaper Stacker

One of the most useful and attractive crib bedding accessories you can consider adding is a diaper stacker. These hang on the wall of the nursery near the changing table. You can place a good supply of diapers inside the stacker so they are easier to access. The real benefit of using the diaper stacker is that it hides those unattractive stacks of diapers but keeps them in convenient reaching distance. Plus, if you hang the stacker high enough, you can grab the diaper without having to take your eyes off the baby on the changing table.

Toy Bag

A toy bag could be another good choice for crib bedding accessories. The purpose of a toy bag is to keep all of the baby toys off the floor and off the rest of the furnishings. This is important especially when your baby gets old enough to start crawling and walking. The more things laying around as obstacles the better the chance of falling or tripping for your baby.

Another advantage of choosing the toy bag is that it can be an attractive storage solution that will last beyond after your baby gets older. Having one from the beginning means you can start teaching your child how to put up his or her toys at an early age.

Changing Pad Cover

Along with the other parts of your crib bedding set, you may want to consider purchasing a cover for the changing pad on your diaper changing table. These covers allow you to give the table a more decorative look and can help it fit the rest of the décor a little better. That’s definitely going to be a plus.

The changing pad cover will also keep your child from the germs on the actual pad. Plus, you can easily wash the cover to remove germs and stains. Having an extra cover is also a good idea because babies sometimes need changes while we’re doing the laundry.

Other Accessories

With crib bedding, you’re going to also want to buy a few extras. Most crib bedding sets include fitted sheets, a blanket, and other components. You should definitely consider buying additional fitted sheets for the crib so that you’ll always have a fresh set of sheets for when you’re doing laundry. Extra blankets are also a good idea.

You can find many of these accessories that will match your crib bedding set so that you can create a consistent and beautiful look for your nursery.

What to Consider When Choosing Crib Bedding

When it come to about crib bedding your first thoughts may be about which colors to choose or if you should go with a theme bedding. No matter what you settle on, one thing you should never settle for is quality.

First and foremost, consider safety. Even though most, if not all crib sets comes with additional blankets, comforters, pillows and even baby bumpers, the American Academy of Pediatrics advises “Remove pillows, pillow-like bumper pads, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, stuffed toys, and other soft products from the crib.” Several infant crib deaths have been attributed to these items. With this in mind, instead of spending money on crib bedding sets, it might be better to invest money in quality sheets and other nursery accessories. If you’re set on the beautiful comforters that come with crib bedding sets, you always display it as a wall hanging.

Many parents think that a crib bumper is a must have. Unfortunately several documented infant deaths have been specifically attributed to crib bumpers. However, there are safer options to consider. One option that is becoming increasingly popular is a mesh bumper. Mesh bumpers are made up of breathable material that allows air to circulate to baby while keeping his or her limbs contained within the crib. Listed below are a few more reasons why mesh bumpers are a better option:

• Traditional crib bumpers should be removed from the crib when baby begins to pull up or stand. This extra padding may provide the baby with the extra boost needed to escape from the crib and suffer an injury from a fall.
• The breathable fabric reduces the risk of suffocation, re-breathing, and nasal/oral compression.
• Mesh bumpers secure with velcro rather than dangerous ties. Documented deaths have occurred due to strangulations by bumper ties.
• These products are able to be machine washed and dried.

When choosing crib bedding make sure you are aware of what the fabric is made out of and how it is sew together. Some baby bedding is sewn with nylon thread, which is very poor choice. Nylon thread can melt in the high heat of a dryer. Bedding sewn with cotton or cotton blend threads will be safer and much more durable.
Avoid the type of designs that are known as ‘stamped designs’ as these types of designs are merely patterns that only are on top of the fabric and they will not hold up in the wash. As different pieces of the set are laundered more frequently, some will fade faster, giving a mismatched look to the bedding set. Your best bet is to find crib bedding with patterns on the material that are actually woven into the fabric.

Now that you have knowledge regarding safety and material, let the fun begin choosing the crib bedding best suited for the new arrival!

Crib Bedding is Just One Thing to Consider While Choosing a Sleeping Situation for Baby

The choices for crib bedding are nearly endless. Of course, in order to make use of bedding for a baby’s crib, you’ll need to purchase a crib. The purpose of a crib is to provide a safe and secure sleeping area for babies. The nice thing about most cribs is that they grow with your child. Adjustable side rails and mattress/box spring mats ensure that the height can be adjusted as your baby grows.

For newborns, a crib outfitted with crib bedding can have its mattress raised up high so that the baby is within easy reach of his or her parents. For older babies who are rolling over, sitting up and crawling, the side rails of a crib can be raised, while the mattress can be lowered. Most cribs will safely contain even those older babies and toddlers who are walking and climbing.

Of course, as your baby grows, you’ll need to adjust the crib bedding that is in the crib. Because of the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome — often referred to simply as SIDS — any baby bumpers and headboard covers that may be installed on the crib should be removed once your baby is rolling over. While these accessories for crib bedding are very beautiful and often complete the look of a themed crib, they have the potential to trap poorly oxygenated air between them and your baby’s face. This is where the risk of suffocation or smothering can occur.

So, what types of crib bedding choices are available to you? Many! Most stores and online shops will allow you to shop by budget, gender, even by theme and certain colors, patterns and licensed themes. Most crib bedding sets include the headboard cover, the bumpers, the fitted sheet (often referred to as the crib sheet), and possibly a fancy bed skirt, a quilt, receiving blanket, and even plush toys or a baby mobile. Where should you shop for crib bedding? Well, any store or online company that carries baby items will undoubtedly have some choices of crib bedding and bedding accessories available.

The price ranges certainly vary from store to store, as does the availability of certain colors, styles and themes. Certain brands and themes of baby bedding are more popular than others. I have found that many selections are no longer available in stores, but can be special ordered online, or even found on auction websites like ebay. For those women and men who are crafty enough, designing your own crib bedding from scratch is always a possibility!