Crib bedding sets include everything you will need to get your baby’s crib ready for your baby’s arrival. Check out our reviews on the various baby crib bedding on the market today and decide which crib bedding is right for your nursery.

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Choosing Crib Bedding

What is crib bedding? Crib bedding consists of anything you will need for inside your baby’s crib like crib sheets, crib bumpers, crib blankets, etc…. Many companies sell crib bedding sets that include matching sets of all these things. For a bit extra you can even find matching lamps, laundry hampers and wall hangings to complete your nursery’s coordinated look.
You can also buy items of crib bedding separately to create your own unique look. You can choose a patterned or neutral crib bumper and then sheets to match. Even if you buy a crib bedding set you will still need to purchase some extra crib sheets since most crib bedding sets only come with one fitted sheet for the crib. You will need 2-4 crib sheets for your baby’s crib depending on how often you do laundry. You’ll definitely need one clean crib sheet always ready and waiting at all times in case your baby spits in the crib (and it happens). You will also need a waterproof crib sheet to protect the crib mattress. These sheets are placed on the mattress under the fitted crib sheet and are usually left in place (not changed or cleaned) unless a major accident happens that requires clean up.

Are Crib Bumpers Safe?

There has been a lot of controversy lately over the safety of crib bumpers. Traditionally crib bumpers were placed inside the crib to prevent babies from sticking their hands, legs and heads through the crib slates. They also help to create a secure and cozy feel for the baby inside the crib; an environment that helps babies to sleep peacefully. However, some studies and experts now say that crib bumpers can restrict the flow of fresh air into the crib and increase the risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Some experts also worry that babies who can move might roll into the crib bumper and suffocate in the material. However, despite this warning parents everywhere continue to use baby bumpers for at least the first few months of their baby’s time in the crib and companies all over the world continue to sell baby bumpers as part of crib bedding sets.
Decide for yourself if a crib bumper is right for your baby. If you are worried about the risk consider purchasing a baby sense movement monitor which can detect the subtlest movements your baby makes and set off an alarm if your baby’s breathing becomes shallow (like if your baby gets caught in the crib bumper).