If you're expecting a little boy, you are probably working hard to prepare a nursery for your new little bundle of joy. You are probably thinking about color schemes, decorating themes, what you need to purchase, and crib bedding. You have probably seen lots of different pieces of baby bedding as you shop, and you've probably wondered if some of them, or any of them, are really necessary.
Many nursery items will help keep your child safe, and many others won't keep him safe or may even make him less safe. These are the things you'll need to make your baby boy's crib comfortable.
The crib necessities for your baby boy should include a mattress cover to protect his crib mattress from diaper leaks and other baby mishaps. You will want at least two crib sheets that are machine washable so that you can make quick changes when you need to. You'll need fitted crib sheets for your baby boy, and as with other crib bedding, you should get several so there's always a clean one available.
Crib bumper pads are somewhat controversial these days; on one hand they protect babies from getting caught between the railings of the crib, but on the other hand, they can pose a suffocation risk. Baby boy sports bedding can be selected which has masculine colors which are sweet and you can add some patterns to it, even you can have sets with mesh crib guards, balancing your concerns about the baby suffocation and they are easily available in baby stores all over.
Some items are unsafe and, as such, have no place when you choose baby bedding. Pillows and blankets are unsafe for use with newborns inside the crib, but provide great support for mom's back in the rocking chair.
Close supervision or waiting until your child is a toddler should be required before using many of the usual nursery decor items.
Older family members may urge you to use an heirloom crib set, but remind them that over the years, experts' recommendations regarding a safe sleeping environment for babies have changed quite a bit. You will keep your baby safe and comfortable if you choose his crib carefully. - 30525
Many nursery items will help keep your child safe, and many others won't keep him safe or may even make him less safe. These are the things you'll need to make your baby boy's crib comfortable.
The crib necessities for your baby boy should include a mattress cover to protect his crib mattress from diaper leaks and other baby mishaps. You will want at least two crib sheets that are machine washable so that you can make quick changes when you need to. You'll need fitted crib sheets for your baby boy, and as with other crib bedding, you should get several so there's always a clean one available.
Crib bumper pads are somewhat controversial these days; on one hand they protect babies from getting caught between the railings of the crib, but on the other hand, they can pose a suffocation risk. Baby boy sports bedding can be selected which has masculine colors which are sweet and you can add some patterns to it, even you can have sets with mesh crib guards, balancing your concerns about the baby suffocation and they are easily available in baby stores all over.
Some items are unsafe and, as such, have no place when you choose baby bedding. Pillows and blankets are unsafe for use with newborns inside the crib, but provide great support for mom's back in the rocking chair.
Close supervision or waiting until your child is a toddler should be required before using many of the usual nursery decor items.
Older family members may urge you to use an heirloom crib set, but remind them that over the years, experts' recommendations regarding a safe sleeping environment for babies have changed quite a bit. You will keep your baby safe and comfortable if you choose his crib carefully. - 30525
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Dorothea is a writer and researcher on parenting and family issues. She also works part-time as a freelance writer for a baby products company, Kudlee, Inc..
