All About Crib Bedding

A soft spot for sleep

Crib bedding adds sparkle to your nursery and gives your baby a serene place to slumber. As well as color and style, a variety of factors should govern your choice of crib bedding.

Quality and comfort

If you think about it, babies spend most of their time in a crib.  Be sure to select premium, cozy crib bedding your baby can enjoy whether it's nap time or bedtime.

From cotton to chenille to velvet, crib bedding is available in a variety of fabrics. Remember, a baby's skin can chafe easily on scratchy fabrics. Be sure to carefully feel the crib bedding before making a decision.

If you are shopping online for crib bedding, most retailers offer fabric samples for free or a small fee.

Care and durability

Sure, that delicate, hand-embroidered crib bedding would look amazing in your baby's nursery, but is it machine washable? Babies often make messes. To save time and frustration, consider steering clear of hand wash and dry clean only crib bedding.  

As your baby grows, your crib bedding will be used, abused and repeatedly washed. To make sure it survives, look for durable crib bedding that will endure until your baby graduates to a bed.   

Purchasing a crib bedding set

Most crib bedding stores make decorating a breeze by selling crib bedding in sets. These crib bedding sets create a consistent, coordinating look in the nursery. You can also save a few dollars--a crib bedding set usually runs cheaper than purchasing individual pieces.

A crib bedding set usually includes a crib sheet, quilt, bumper and dust ruffle. More extensive crib bedding sets come with mobiles, valances, or even diaper stackers.

Finding the right crib bedding

Today, new moms can find crib bedding in an endless variety of patterns and themes, ranging from stripes to cartoon characters.

If nothing suits your fancy, consider custom-made crib bedding. Custom-made crib bedding offers you complete control over the fabric and colors of your baby's favorite place to sleep and dream.

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