Picking The Best Material For Your Crib Bedding

Baby girl bedding: pink and frilly. Boy baby bedding: cars and trains. I think you’ve forgotten something! Your baby’s crib needs to be safe a comfortable, so think carefully before choosing your baby bedding.

You are aware of your own allergies and avoid any irritants - but what about your new baby? So choose the bedding material first and then worry about your nursery’s theme. High-quality infant bedding will have a list of fill materials and fill power - higher fill means fluffier and longer-lasting. It will also tell you the thread cound and the cover fabric. The first thing you might consider is the warmth of the bedding, especially if you’re having a winter baby, but it should also be lightweight and breathable. The Internet provides most of the information we need, and this includes the construction materials of baby bedding.

To reduce the chances of sensitivities, try fabrics like wool, cotton, or down. Synthetic fabrics usually do not breathe and they may break down over time - emitting toxic fumes. This can cause respiratory problems and sleeping difficulties. If you have chosen a set like the Max nursery bedding, that is composed of cotton and polyester (but mostly cotton), then you can continue looking or accept the small risk.

I love wool blankets - I think they are the softest, most comfortable blankets, especially for babies. When choosing a wool blanket, look for an organic or unbleached cotton flannel. It’s pretty easy to decide what sized blanket you will need. If you’re swaddling, choose a small one. If you want a daycare blankie or something to keep in the car, then choose a larger size.

Down comforters can be a great choice - they have a natural filler that is both lightweight and warm at the same time. It is important to look for one that is machine washable because babies will be babies. In order to be sure that your down comforter has the least chance of causing allergies, you want one that has the highest cleanliness rating. There are two tests to determine the cleanliness of down - the oxygen test and the turbidity test. The oxygen test has a government standard of 10 but a lower number is better. For the turbidity test, on the other hand, a higher number is better, going up to around 550 at the top of the scale.