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Selecting the Best Portable Crib Bedding Sets
Key Facts about Mini and Portable Crib Bedding
Perplexed about the differences of a portable and mini crib? Portable Cribs are lighter in weight than standard cribs and can be folded and stored easily. They are usually made with fabric and steel and come with carrying bags and several even come with a diaper changer attachment. They are ideal for travelling to grandma’s house, using as a play space or as an alternate bed in your room before moving your little one to the nursery full time.
Mini Cribs are littler versions of standard cribs that take up less floor space in the nursery than a standard size crib. Most mini cribs are portable and easy to move to dissimilar rooms and can be folded for storage when not in use.
How can I find portable or mini crib bedding that fits?
Baby crib bedding is available in all sizes and patterns. When probing for mini or portable crib bedding be sure what you select bedding that fits snugly around the mattress. Loose fitting bedding can cause a safety hazard and should NEVER be used. It is of the utmost importance that you don’t use standard size crib sheets in a mini or portable crib because they do not fit properly and can bunch up near your sleeping baby. To make sure you find the best baby bedding for your crib go to online stores that give you crib bedding recommendations for your exact mini or portable crib. If no recommendation is offered then be sure to measure the mattress thoroughly and find the sheet with the right dimensions before buying.
What is included in a mini or portable crib bedding set?
A baby crib bedding set typically includes items such as comforter, bumper, fitted sheet and sometimes has other accessories as well. (Some baby associations recommend that parents keep bumper pads out of the crib and it’s suggested to sustain from using a heavy comforter until the baby is older.) You can always buy the set and then get extra sheets for back up spills or messes or just buy everything separate and get only the things you think you will need.
What is the best crib sheet fabric?
If you prefer a natural and breathable sleep surface for your baby then you’ll want to think about getting bedding that’s made of 100% cotton. Cotton fabric is simple to clean and comfortable for your baby’s delicate skin. The natural cotton sheets keep moisture like sweat or temperature changes in the room from building up around your baby’s skin.
What does a typical mini or portable crib bedding set cost?
If you go down the separates road you can purchase sheets and other bedding items for around $10 – $40. For the full baby crib bedding set you can pretty much expect to pay from $45 – $130. As with every product, there are several brands at many different price ranges to ensure that you get what you need on your budget.
Portable and Mini Crib Safety Tips
*Inspect your crib once a month to check out the mesh fabric for holes and also check for any loose hardware.
* Use the crib mattress that comes with your specific crib model or get one that’s made for your crib and never purchase one that’s thicker than the original.
*To ensure that your baby’s bed is totally baby proofed, never use extra padding on the mattress top.
*If you have a mini or portable crib that folds down, always make sure that every latch and joint is set up and stable before putting your baby inside.
*Be sure your baby crib bedding fits snugly and firmly, so that it doesn’t pull up onto the mattress when in use.
* Avoid placing any heavy bedding, pillows or stuffed animals inside the crib with your baby.