When it comes time to creat the perfect bed for your new baby there is a lot more to it than just the wooden crib. You need to choose a mattress, bedding and all the other stylish elements for your precious little bundle.
Memory foam is actually is a very good choice for a crib mattress since it is naturally anti-microbial and dust mite free. This mattress is free from the additives used in the flame retardants that conventional mattress' have applied to them. It also has a built in fabric flame barrier and a 100% cotton cover. What I love is that the cotton cover is removable so that you can launder it. The foam mattress prices are just shy of $300 and worth every penny.
Baby bumpers give the crib a finished look but with studies showing that there may be a correlation between crib bumpers and SIDS. Knowing this you may not be willing to take the risk. New standards for cribs have made them unnecessary and except for their aesthetic value there is no need to have one. They now come in new breathable fabrics so keep that in mind when making your choice if you want to have one.
If you skip the bumper this will allow more money to spend on the rest of the bedding. New parents need lots of blankets. Receiving blankets are one of my favorites. They serve so many useful purposes. Not only can you swaddle the baby in them, but they can double as a mattress pad, a burp pad or just something to lay the baby on. You will use them in the basinette and the carriage and when just holding the baby. There is no such thing as too many receiving blankets.
If you want find out everything you can about what is available in baby blankets this is a great site to start your research. www.babyblankets.com. You will want to find something soft and durable. If there is one thing that baby things need to be it is durable because they will be washed if not daily then at least every other day.
Babies love a blanket with a satin edge. Not only do babies enjoy rubbing their fingers on it but it keeps the baby from inhaling woolen fibers from the blanket. I decided to go with an organic fleece blanket with real silk trim in chocolate with a eucalyptus trim. It is washable, plush It is the choice of stylish babies everywhere especially those with famous Moms like Christine Agulara. I found this at poshtots.com. for $88.
If you want to find the perfect crib sheet check out this website, www.sheetworld.com. It has an amazing selection of cotton jersey, flannel and percale. They come in pastel shades, bold colors and more patterns then you could ever have imagined. Not just the usual baby things but also polka dots and stripes and contemporary designs.
With this information you will have all the tools you need to make sure you're your child has a very comfortable, practical and beautiful crib.


