Woman World Web

June 30th, 2009 by Bee Fraley

When you first bring home your baby, items like comforters, quilts and pillows aren’t necessary.

These sets often come with a bumper too and you might have heard or read conflicting information on them. In the end it comes down to the choice that you make.

If you do choose to use a bumper, it is better to use one that is rather thin and not thick and fluffy. This will make it less of a suffocation hazard.

The essential items for the first year of your baby’s life are sheets, a mattress, and maybe a crib skirt for a better look. You want to avoid fluffy or heavy items in the crib that could suffocate your baby.

The idea of having your baby in a crib with just a sheet, makes you probably wonder if your baby will be warm enough. For the cooler seasons consider wrapping your baby tightly in an organic blanket or sleep sac. This will prevent suffocation while keeping your baby warm and comfortable.

So, what do you do with the comforter or quilt that came in the baby bedding set? They make great accessories for your baby’s nursery.

They can complement your nursery’s theme and can be hung on the wall or a quilt rack. You might also hang them over the crib’s rail when your baby isn’t inside the crib.

It’s also a good idea to purchase a complete baby bedding set, if you are planning on using it throughout your child’s toddler years as well. It would be difficult finding the matching pieces at a later time.

On the other hand, if you want to keep it simple in the beginning and buy only the necessary bedding items, you can later freshen up the nursery design with a toddler bedding set.