Baby bedding brands, themes, and shopping tips.

If you are shopping for a baby shower gift and have decided to purchase the baby bedding for his or her crib than this page will help you. The first thing that you need to find out is what type of bed the baby needs bedding for. Will the parents sleep the baby in a cradle, bassinet, or playpen for the first 3-6 months, or will the baby go directly into a crib?

When you find out the type of bed you are shopping for, you should also try and get the measurement of the mattress. Most crib mattresses are standard sizes, however, cradle and bassinet mattress sizes will vary. It is critical that you make sure the sheets fit tightly on the mattress. Loose fitting sheets are a hazard as they can suffocate a vulnerable newborn. Make sure the sheets will fit snug under the corners of the mattress and that there is no room for the sheets to bunch up around baby.

Next, comes the fun part. It is time to pick the bedding brand and theme. Some of the best bedding brands include:

Osh Kosh B’Gosh
Winnie the Pooh
Cotton Tale Designs
Picci
Crown Crafts
Bedtime Originals
Lambs & Ivy Bedding
Kidsline
Cocalo
Glenna Jean
Kimberly Grant
Laura Ashley
Nojo
Summersault
Baby Martex

When shopping for bedding brands look for sheets that are made with soft fabrics that will not scratch baby’s tender skin, in order to ensure baby has a good night sleep. Make sure you find out the existing theme of the nursery or the intended nursery theme and choose patterns that will complement this theme. Some famous baby bedding themes include:

Winnie the Pooh
Bambi
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Jungle Theme
Noah’s Ark
Farm Animals
Frogs
Cowboys and Western
Celestial bedding
Floral bedding
Baby Sports
Teddy Bears
Hello Kitty Princess
Mickey Mouse
Snoopy

Crib Bedding Shopping Tips

If you do not know the baby’s gender you should shop for bedding that comes in versatile colors. Make sure that the sheets and blankets can be later accessorized with more masculine or feminine nursery furniture and toys. Several brands offer gender-neutral colors and themes, or if you are talented enough you can make your own. If you choose to make the baby bedding you have the luxury of using higher end fabrics and trims and will not have to pay a fortune for the labour.

If you do know the baby’s gender you should look for a theme that will suit that gender, complement the baby’s nursery, and will make the nursery a happy place. If you are planning to buy crib bedding for a baby shower gift, remember that the baby is likely to use that bedding for the first 2 years of their life. You want to make sure that the crib set is affordable, and that there are other nursery accessories and baby toys that will go along with that particular style and theme.

Regardless of the baby’s gender it is important to make sure that neither frilly nor decorative trims on the bumper pads will be within the infant’s reach. Finally, make sure that the bedding set is washable. Crib sheets need to be washed at least once a week. In the newborn days they will most likely be washed every second day, especially if the baby spits up regularly. So, make sure that the material will not fade or ware easily.