Giving your baby a good night sleep:
Decorating the nursery is one of the most exciting parts in the life of new parents. Of course, the most crucial part involves getting the right bedding for your baby. No crib or bassinet will be complete without comfortable sheets, blankets and pillows that will give your bundle of joy a lovely nap.
Before you go crazy with the beddings, keep in mind that newborns are very delicate. They have really soft skin that may easily be scratched by rough fabrics. Also, their lungs have yet to be fully developed so they are prone to suffocation. They also cannot regulate their own temperature just yet so you have to make sure they are kept from the cold. With all these in mind, let’s look at the common options for great baby bedding’s.Of course, fitted sheets are a good option. These sheets have elasticized sides that will enable it to cling tightly to the mattress of your baby’s crib. As your baby grows, he will start rolling around in bed. You don’t want to have loose sheets that will easily come off the mattress and become entangled in your baby’s body. This can cause suffocation. In terms of fitted sheets, the common fabric of choice is cotton since it is a very light, breathable fabric.
In using fitted sheets, it would be wise to use a protector. The sheet protector will have a soft, quilted front that will be comfortable for your little angel. Meanwhile, it also has a waterproof backing that will keep diaper leaks from actually reaching the sheets. This way, whenever there’s a pee leak accident, you only have to replace the protector. Your sheets will remain perfectly clean.
Another big factor in baby bedding are pillows. Many new parents go nuts with the pillows. They pile up little pillows on the bed, thinking it would look adorable. This practice must be avoided. Having too many pillows on the bed increases the risk of suffocation. If you really want to have a pillow, get a small one. Make sure that the pillow is firm so it can properly support the baby’s head.
As for blankets, parents should avoid big fluffy blankets. The baby may slide under the blanket and it will be very difficult for the baby to breathe. Heavier blankets may also make the bed too warm. If you must use blankets, use cotton ones for summer and lightweight fleece for colder weather. Make sure you tuck the bottom of the blanket under the bed so that it doesn’t wriggle around. Tuck the sides, too. Make sure the blanket only comes up to the chest of the baby. This makes sure that he’s warm and at the same time, the blanket will not slide around and cover his head.
Another great choice for beddings is a baby sleeping bag or sack. These sacks are cozy and warm. Since the sacks come in sizes, you can get one that suits your child. In using sacks, you can be sure that no loose fabrics will suffocate your child. Think about the way women in the olden days swaddle their babies in soft fabrics. A sleeping bag acts the same way. Your baby will rally feel as “snug as a bug in a rug.”
As you complete that nursery room, think about how the beddings will affect your baby. Get materials that will help your newborn sleep comfortably through the night. After all, you don’t want your precious one to wake up all cranky and fussy.
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