How to Find the Right Baby Bedding

by: SuzanneBrowne
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Oftentimes new parents choose baby bedding based upon its looks instead of its functionality. Unfortunately, this is not the way in which baby bedding should be chosen. Instead, a baby's safety and comfort should be thought of first and foremost. When you begin thinking in this way, you will find that there are some things that you really should not do. This includes:

1. Do not ignore your baby's safety. Their crib must conform to the government's safety standards. Even so, you should still look for any parts that may be dangerous for your baby. This includes sharp corners, flimsy wheels, or slats that are more than 2.5 inches apart. So, while you may want to purchase a used crib, you need to make sure that it conforms to these rules and that it is not listed as one of the cribs that has been recalled.

2. Make sure that you never use any bedding material that your baby could possibly be allergic to. You should stick to using wool, cotton or other types of baby-friendly synthetic material.

3. Do not buy baby bedding that is soft. It should actually be firm instead. This is because soft baby bedding has been listed as a leading cause of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) because it can suffocate your baby.

4. Do not stuff your baby's crib full of cushions or too many other items. In fact, the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) will tell you that pillows, cushions and other soft items should not be left in your crib while your baby is sleeping.

5. Make sure that you do not use bumper pads because, according to the AARP, this increases your baby's risk of dying from SIDs. If you choose to ignore this and use bumper pads anyway, at least make sure that they are not soft and bulky and that you securely attach them to the crib and cut off any extra string.

6. You need to be sure that you never use rubber sheets. These use to be quite popular as they keep things dry but you should know that they will also irritate your baby's skin. So, today flannel-lined mattress pads are being used instead since they have been specifically designed to keep things dry without irritating your baby's skin.

Knowing what baby's should not have whenever it comes to baby bedding should make you feel more knowledgeable about what to purchase for inside of your baby's bed. This should make you feel safe and secure whenever you do go shopping.

About the Author

Suzanne Browne has worked as a nanny for the past 10 years. Now she is writing articles such as this one in hopes of educating parents and other nannies on how to raise their babies in a safe manner. To learn more from her, be sure to check out her other web sites: Baby Room Decorations  

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