Baby Bedding : What To Consider When Buying It
29th June 2010 by Babies No CommentsThe first item of baby bedding that you need to buy is the crib itself. You need to make sure that is an appropriate size for your baby, that it does not have any sharp or rough edges, and that the bars on it are a sensible distance apart. It should also have a firm base and not be easy to rock, as once your baby grows a bit it will inevitably start bouncing around and pulling and pushing whatever it can get it’s hands on. To prevent your baby banging themselves against the sides of the crib you will need some bumpers. Some people think that only one is needed for the end of the crib where the baby’s head is, but you really need four - one for each side. This is because your baby will wave their arms and legs about and may well turn themselves around whilst they are sleeping. Cotton blankets are preferable to polyester or acrylic ones. As for how many to use, it depends on the time of year and the temperature of your house. Different babies will respond differently to different temperatures but, as a general guide, if the in-room temperature is about 75 degrees then one blanket will be required, with an extra being needed for each 5 degree drop in temperature. It is advisable to only buy machine washable baby bedding because all items will need to be washed at least every other day. For that reason, you will also need to make sure that you buy at least two sets of bedding, so you will always have some available whilst one set is being washed or is drying. When washing items, avoid using cheap brands of washing powder as the chemicals used in it can irritate the skin of some babies.
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