Baby Boy Nursery Bedding
Are you looking to choose the right type and style of baby boy nursery bedding for your home? As babies sleep as much as 16 hours a day, your baby will be spending a lot of time in bed, so it is important to choose the right bedding. What are the factors to consider when choosing the right bedding? Softness, safety and comfort are considerations to think about when choosing the right bedding for your baby boy. In addition, the right look and style can help you create a beautiful and welcoming room for your new addition.
First of all, choosing the right fabrics is an important part of picking the right bedding for your baby. The best thing to look for is soft, comfortable bedding that is breathable and will keep your baby safe. There are many types of fabrics to choose from: cotton polyester blends, 100% cotton, organic cotton and silk, plus all sorts of different blends and combinations in between. If your baby is prone to allergies, you may want to consider hypoallergenic bedding made of natural fibers. Remember to wash all bedding before using them.
Now that you are familiar with the fabrics of baby bedding, it’s time to think about the look and style of it. How do you choose the right style and pattern for your baby boy’s first bedding set? Start by stopping to think about what type of look do you want for your nursery. Do you want a elegant look with simple patterns? Or would you like something more playful such as teddy bears? Baby boy nursery bedding comes in all sorts of different styles and colors for you to consider.
Don’t think that boy’s bedding has to be blue! There are great nursery bedding sets that are in beautiful colors other than blue. You can have some beautiful colors like sage, tan, brown. You can get nursery bedding with the main color a beautiful brown or red, but with blue accents that let you know that this is definitely boy’s bedding. Many parents decide to go with simple neutral colors that look great yet are gender-neutral.
Another route to consider are trains, firetrucks, cars and trucks, which are stylized in a way that looks appealing to both adults and kids. If sports are big in your family, you can always give your baby boy that extra competitive edge with a theme of baseball or football bedding. Finally, if you are looking for a more versatile option, alphabet patterns, cuddly lambs, and Noah’s Ark themes, are some great themes that will work with both boys and girls.
Looking for a classic and elegant look, that looks perfect your baby boy, but with not so much of the “cute” factor? Consider the great patterns available for baby boy nursery bedding, such as plaids, stripes, polka dots, gingham and more. Mixtures of stripes and polka dots combine for a whimsical pattern that is sure to please. Damask patterns with blue or green are elegant yet not overwhelming. Delicate gingham patterns of blue and white are soft and inviting. Some patterns will have blue interspersed with other colors, making for a beautiful bedding set. Designers have put together eye-catching patterns, that may not have cute teddy bears, but instead some creative patterns that will look great in any baby boy’s nursery.
After you purchase your baby boy’s nursery bedding, proper care for will keep it soft and long lasting. When washing the crib bedding, make sure to remove all of it and wash it together at once, including the bed skirt and bumper. Use a gentle detergent and no fabric softener, so you won’t irritate your baby’s sensitive skin. Washing the bedding in hot water will help clean and disinfect even the most dirtiest sheets. Dry the bedding in your dryer, (avoid using dryer sheets) or line dry on a clothesline. Finally, avoid mildew by making sure that all the bedding is completely dry before putting back in the crib.
What is included in your baby boy crib bedding set?
When you buy a crib bedding set for your baby boy, most of them come with the following: a crib sheet, a comforter or quilt, a crib bumper, and sometimes a bed skirt and pillow sham. What are these pieces for? A quilt or comforter will keep your baby or toddler warm. A crib sheet covers the crib mattress and mattress pad. The crib bumper is there to protect your baby’s head from hitting the crib bars, or getting his arms stuck on the bars. The crib skirt hangs below the crib and is a stylish way to continue the design and theme of the set. The sham can be used to cover a decorative pillow. Purchasing everything in one set will save you money and has the convenience of getting everything you need at once without having to search for that missing piece.
Even in you purchase baby boy crib bedding set, consider the option of getting additional coordinated pieces for practical and decorative purposes. It is highly recommended to get extra matching crib sheets. As your baby will spending most of his day sleeping, his crib sheets will get soiled easily, and it is much quicker to grab an extra clean sheet to put on his crib mattress than to wait for the current one to get laundered and dried. You can also purchase wall hangings that match the theme to coordinate with the rest of the room. Also, there are beautiful matching light fixtures available with many sets are stylish and practical.
Choosing baby boy nursery decor
Although some mothers-to-be are a bit apprehensive about the prospect of being a new parent, others get more nervous about the idea of decorating their baby’s room. With all the other things to prepare and plan for, decorating can be overwhelming. There seems to be so many decisions to make! Where does one start? Well, when deciding how to decorate your baby boy’s nursery, the easiest place to start is picking a bedding set first. Once you have done that, it is easy to choose the decoration for everything else because now you have a style to work with.
Once the room is painted, you can use the theme of your baby boy nursery bedding to choose accessories like lamps, night lights, window coverings, wall hangings and other fashionable baby items. Most bedding collections have these accessories available the same time you purchase the crib set. Also, there are fun stencils available, and easy on and off decals that look great in a baby’s room. Finally don’t forget the basic furniture needs. A crib, diaper table, a rocking chair for feeding, bookshelves and a dresser are important and functional parts of any nursery.
Safety first in boy nursery bedding
Nothing is as important as the safety of your baby boy. Although Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) can occur anytime between birth and a child’s first birthday, it tends to occur between two and four months, with risk factors declining after six months of age. Researchers still don’t know what causes SIDS, there are some practices that you can do to lower the risk factors.
Some ways to reduce the risks center around how your baby sleeps. Make sure to put your baby down on his back sleeping face up, as side or stomach-sleeping increases the risk. Also, have your baby sleep in his own bed on a firm mattress with nothing else but the fitted sheet on it. This means no pillows, toys, blankets, positioning devices, or anything else that is soft. Experts also suggest avoiding heavy blankets as they can make it hard for your baby to breathe. Make sure your baby is not overdressed and gets too hot, as overheating is associated with increased risk factors as well. Finally make sure your baby only sleeps in his bed, not in your bed or on the couch. If you want to sleep near your baby experts suggest bringing the crib into your bedroom because sleeping in the same room as your baby will lower the risks of SIDS as well.
When choosing your baby boy nursery bedding, remember that the pillows and comforter should not be used for sleeping with your baby for the first year. They are mainly for decorative use. Nowadays, the comforter or quilt iis designated as a “Toddlers comforter.” You may also consider getting a bumper made of breathable mesh for the first six months when your baby is at the most risk for SIDS. Most importantly, check with your pediatrician and the national SIDS website for updated information, as new findings are constantly becoming known regarding prevention of this disorder.
How to choose baby boy room decor both you and your husband will love
Sometimes men and women don’t see eye-to-eye on a subject. One of the more common themes they tend to disagree on is decorating. In a home, men may want a certain style that is more masculine than their wives would prefer. Now when a baby boy is on the way this can be a touchy subject. Men may want a very boyish room, and not care too much about frilly miscellaneous things such as curtains or accessories. A question that comes up often is how does one choose baby boy room decor that both mom and dad enjoy and feel comfortable in.
To start with, take some time to consider what your partner really likes. Is there a hobby that he is passionate about? Is he crazy about football or baseball? Then a possible decor for your son could be centered around his favorite sport. Looking into his past can also help determine a theme you both can get excited about. One wife was looking through her husband’s childhood pictures and noticed he was carrying around a toy dinosaur in many pictures. She suggested a sweet baby dinosaur pattern and her husband loved it. Another husband had a thing for toy train sets as a child and even now. The found a fun and great-looking pattern of trains for their son’s bedding that everybody loved. For a firefighter there are adorable firetruck patterns complete with dalmatians. For a guy who loves astronomy, there are patterns with the sun, moon and stars. For the avid hunter, there even are crib bedding sets with camouflage patterns. No matter what your husband’s interests are, there are some great patterns of baby boy nursery decor that both of you will love.
If your husband doesn’t necessarily want a theme bedding set, there are some beautiful, yet masculine patterns that he will feel totally at home with. Plaids, stripes, paisleys, polka dots, geometric shapes and other patterns will definitely say “boy” but won’t be too much. Whatever style of baby boy nursery decor that the two of you decide, there are beautiful options that will make your son’s room look great.