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Items Not to Get When Acquiring Crib Bedding

If you’re expecting a baby then you’ll undoubtedly be finding a crib bedding set.  Once you start to shop there are definitely some things you should keep away from to make sure you get the very finest bedding feasible for your precious newborn. 

Don’t Buy Used Crib Bedding

Never buy used crib bedding!  If bedding has been passed to you from someone else you don’t know what it’s truly made of and what chemical substances are in the bedding materials.  There also might be a few loose threading which your baby can pull out and choke on.  Previously used baby bedding may also not be as cozy as a fresh new blanket or fitted sheet.

Don’t Get a Fluffy Blanket

Avoid getting a crib bedding set that incorporates a very fluffy crib blanket.  It’s in no way advisable to put a blanket in the crib with a newborn, because he can tug it over his face and it can hinder breathing efforts.  If you get crib bedding double check that the blanket is crafted of breathable fabric and if not, you can hang the blanket on the wall as art, right up until your infant is approximately 6 months of age and old enough to manage a bulkier cover.

Don’t Get a Heavy Bumper Pad

Steer clear of crib bedding sets that offer a heavy crib bumper pad.  A lot of baby associations suggest that thick bumpers may be hazardous.  So, if the crib bedding set contains a bumper pad make sure that it’s pretty thin with not too much extra padding.  It shouldn’t be “cushion like”.  It ought to be quite slim and its purpose should be to keep Baby’s arms and legs safely inside the crib.

Don’t Get Crib Bedding that needs to be Dry Cleaned

You will shortly discover that your infant makes a lot of sudden messes like diaper leaks, bottle spills and spit up stains.  This suggests that you’ll be changing the crib bedding relatively often, so you’ll definitely wish to choose a set that is machine washable, so you can get it cleaned swiftly and have it back in the crib before your baby’s next nap.

Don’t Get a Pillow for the Crib

If a pillow is included in the crib bedding set that you want, just don’t use it in the crib.  Stick it on a chair to add attractiveness to the space.  A pillow might be a suffocation hazard when put in a crib with a newborn. 

Don’t Get Fitted Sheets that are too big for the Mattress

Ensure that the fitted sheet is designed to fit your crib mattress.  It’s crucial that a fitted sheet wraps snuggly around a mattress because if it doesn’t a baby might pull it loose and get bundled up in the sheet and that’s in no way a good thing.

Don’t Put Crib Bedding on the Mattress Till It Has Been Washed

Make sure to wash all of the crib bedding before you put it on your child’s crib mattress.  Washing the bedding in a baby-safe soap will make sure that any allergens or dust that may be on the bedding are long gone before the sheets come in contact with your infant’s skin.

Don’t Get Bedding That’s Stuffed with Feathers or Foam Nuggets

It’s wisest to choose baby bedding that is stuffed with a solid material, that way if your infant tears the bedding there’s nothing he can pull out and put in his mouth.  Feathers can also occasionally lead to allergic reactions, so it’s best to avoid this sort of filling all together.