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BABY GIRL BEDDING
 Having
a baby girl can be the most fun time for moms and dads since there are so many
cute things you can purchase as for baby girl bedding. Within the first years of
life, sleep is one of the most important things to both the baby girl and her
parents. Having the right baby girl bedding can make a huge difference in the
quality of sleep and comfort your baby girl will experience during some of the
most important growing and learning years of her life. When thinking of what to
get for your baby girl as for baby girl bedding, there are things you should
consider.
Below we have covered all topics in choosing the
right baby girl bedding for your little princess. We will cover all the topics
to make sure you have the right baby girl bedding for your little one which
includes going over the issues of safety, comfort, style, themes, care, as well
as mattress pads and other related baby bedding information:
Baby Bedding Safety
– Safety and Health expert, Debra Holtzman, states;
To prevent suffocation and reduce the threat of SIDS, it is important remove all
soft, loose and fluffy baby bedding.
Debra speaks about making sure and removing
pillows, quilts, comforters, bumper pads, sheepskins, stuffed toys and other
soft products if your baby girl is less than 1 year of age. She also states to
never place baby on a waterbed, sofa, soft mattress, pillow or other soft
surface to sleep. In recent years, pediatricians have recommended to place your
baby girl on her back to sleep at night and nap time. By the studies, placing
your baby girl on her back (if one year old or less) can reduce the likelihood
of SIDS. For more information on SIDS please check out
http://sids-network.org/.
With baby girls older than one year of age, there
are still precautions you can take to protect your princess as much as possible.
Most baby girl bedding and baby girl sheets today are created to be made of more
non-flammable materials. It is always important to check the labels to be on the
safe side. Make sure there is no way for your baby to be caught in between bed
and wall or in between headboards, footboards or bed frames. Check out your baby
girl bedding, mattress, crib or bed to make sure if your little one fell that
they would not get caught!
A great place to check for product recalls is to
visit The Consumer Product Safety
Commission's website. About.com also has some great information regarding
recalls
here. We also enjoy Consumer Digest website and magazine which gives great
recall information on a monthly basis.
Some other baby girl bedding
safety tips include:
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Make sure you are using a certified and approved
modern crib. Many people may want to give you a
hand-me-down crib and bedding which may be great as
long as it is in good shape and fairly new. It is
always wise to provide a new mattress for each child
since they wear down just like adult mattresses. |
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Closely review the crib to make sure it does not
have any loose or missing parts/pieces. |
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Make sure the mattress is tight fitting with as
little space as possible between the railing and
mattress. |
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As
cozy as you want your baby girl, make sure the
mattress is not too soft. |
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It
is written on safety sites that the space between
each rail should be less than 2 3/8 inches. |
We highly
suggest to do your own research as well as ours to make sure
you get the most update information since our pride and joy
are in our children!
Comfort - Choosing
the right comfort factor for your baby girl bedding is not as easy as it is for
you. As parents, we have experience in what right bedding is for us. Part of
what makes great baby girl bedding is to have soft sheets that are easy to get
on and off the bed. You also may want durable bedding in addition to soft "baby
approved" cotton top over a waterproof bottom, which is important and helpful,
especially if your princess is not potty trained at night or for her naps. A
great way is to take your baby girl to a mattress place or baby store that has
displays and have her try out the bedding there (if she is old enough to talk).
Read the labels on the bedding to see if there is any age group mentioned as
there most likely is not an age issue but it is always good to read and ask
questions at the store you purchase the bedding from.
Age of Baby Girl -
When choosing a baby girl bedding, it is important to include your princess in
the decision if she is old enough to talk. Even if your baby girl is not
speaking, you may know of her interests by what her favorite videos are and what
she gravitates toward in making your decision. Older girls will let you know
what their interests are to make their decision on baby girl bedding. Whether
princess sheets or pink power, they will enjoy going to sleep at night or for
their naps if they are still at that magical age to give us some rest time
during the day :) (I could always use information on how to keep them from
waking up so early in the morning!)
Washing/Care - When
purchasing any baby girl bedding, pillow case covers, etc, there should be
labels instructing what you need to do for washing care instructions. Typically,
bedding is washable on a cold-water setting. You can tumble dry on low or medium
settings and use a cool iron if necessary.
If you have a down pillow and comforter (with
older baby girls) we recommend that you protect your comforter from dust/dirt
and wear with a Comforter or Duvet cover. A down comforter and pillow should be
aired as often as possible. Leave the comforter and/or pillow outside in a
shaded area on a sunny warm day so moisture in the down has a chance to
evaporate. Shake the comforter and/or pillow daily to help the down stay fluffy.
If there is only a small spot that needs washing, the spot can be washed with a
wet rag. If it is necessary to wash your comforter and/or pillow, then choose a
frontloading washing machine that has a large capacity while washing in warm
water on delicate cycle.
Many kids today have allergies to dust. Check out
appropriate dust cover sheets which can help in reducing the amount of dust
mites that live in bedding.
Style - Baby girl
bedding are grouped into two main styles; Classic and Contemporary.
Classic Baby Girl Bedding
When choosing baby girl bedding, there
are classic styles that have been popular through-out the years. Check out some
of the timeless baby girl bedding below that will always remain popular.
Princess Bedding – Whether she wants to feel like
Cinderella or any fairytale princess, you can’t go wrong in baby girl princess
bedding! There are wonderful patterns for all ages.
Fairy Bedding - With Disney about to release a new
Fairy movie about Tinker Bell and her friends, this is and will become a more
favorite baby girl bedding pattern!
Safari/Animal Bedding - Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my! Animal prints have
always been a popular baby girl bedding style. These patterns are also popular
in older girls and teens.
Pink Power – There is no other popular color with
baby girls other than pink! How can you go wrong with a pink room (or accents of
pink). Mix and match pink and animal prints and you will have a hip baby girl!
Flower Power - Nothing says stereotypical
femininity more than flowers! Choose from a cute variety of styles and your baby
girl bedding will look superb (no watering needed)!
Rainbow Colors – Most baby girls love multi colors
which can be done tastefully to not overwhelm the princess! There are a wide
variety of baby bedding combinations that can look wonderful and colorful to
brighten up the room!
Disney Bedding - Whether you have classic Disney (i.e., Snow White and Ariel) or
contemporary Disney (Fairies and The Incredibles), Disney has always been a very
popular baby girl and baby boy bedding product.
Sesame Street Bedding - For years, Sesame Street
characters have been entertaining generations as well as our kids. Sesame Street
characters in baby girl bedding is still very popular, including Cookie Monster,
Big Bird and the cast of others. Very similar is the Muppets which make fine
baby girl bedding and include Miss Piggy and all her friends. Let's also not
forget Snoopy who has been around for ages and makes great baby girl bedding.
Ballerina Dancer – Most children love to dance and
what says it better than ballerina shoes and dancers!
Fluffy Bedding Patterns – Your little princess
most likely loves (or will love) fluffy patterns that have a soft texture. Feux
feathers (that are safe) and soft blankets can really accent the room and offer
comfort and a great environment for rest!
Animals – Ponies, Teddy Bears, and Rabbits all say
soft and cuddly! There are many patterns that incorporate these animals which
are cute and offer comfort to your little princess.
Classic Colors - Of course stereotypically, the
most popular baby girl bedding color is a shade of pink as mentioned above.
Other popular colors are what I would term Pastel colors (green/teal, light
yellow, powder blue and cream). Patchwork is also back in style and a great
pattern for any baby girl bedding without a theme. Denim and has also been a
conservative favorite for many parents with their baby girls.
Contemporary baby girl
bedding
We live in a now generation
which is filled with marketing and product sales to our children. There have
always been trends and styles which come in and go out with the new trends.
Below we have listed some of the most current baby girl bedding trends for your
review:
Hannah Montana – This is the biggest craze for
baby girls that I have seen. Besides crazy ticket sales, Hannah Montana’s
marketing for baby girl bedding is a hit! Also, Miley Cirus has some of her own
products playing herself that can be of interest to your little one!
High School Musical (1 and 2) – What time is it?
Another huge Disney craze is High School Musical which has already come out to
stores with tons of products including baby girl bedding!
Fairies – The new Disney movie will make all
little girls want to be fairies or at least own one! This will be great baby
girl bedding that will be around for quite some time!
Carmen Diego and Friends – Whether your little
princess likes Carmen Diego, Barney or Charlie and Lola from TV, these make
great baby girl bedding items!
Music/Musical Instruments – Rock out your baby girl’s bedding with some silver
stars, musical instruments and flashy sparkly items! All access pass tickets to
a cool room!
Checkers and Pok-a-Dots – Patterns are back in
style for your little one! Look through various catalogs and online to find the
one that your little girl loves the best!
Funky Designs - Picture the 60's or 70's art all
over again with tie-dyed, disco balls or mosaic designs. These are usually
bedding patterns for the older girls but any age may enjoy these cool designs!
Baby Mattress Pads - Comfort is very important to
all of us when we sleep. What more important than for your little princess who
should have her bed or crib as soft and comfortable as possible (again make sure
the crib bedding is within the safety range as stated above). It is helpful to
get a good mattress pad which will help in not only comfort but also for any
stains, as they are stain resistant while keeping the mattress in top shape. You
can find great mattress pads at www.babiesfirstchoice.com which can also answer
any questions you have regarding the baby mattress pads.
We would love to hear your baby girl bedding ideas
as well as your enjoyment of our site. You can email us at
mommy@babygirl101.com
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