Baby Freebies

You’re probably putting in lots of work to get the nursery ready for your new baby boy. As a future parent, there are endless decisions to be made including colors of the nursery, what theme is appropriate and fun, and what items are essential such as crib bedding. You can find everything and anything online when it comes to your baby’s bedding, your task is to decide what you need and what you want.

Some decor items are necessary for your baby’s safety, while others can be unsafe. First, let’s consider the items that will make your baby boy comfortable in his crib.

Diaper leaks and other baby accidents are easily handled with the purchase of a mattress cover for your little boys crib mattress. Having two or more crib sheets in a fabric that’s easy to machine wash and dry will allow you to change the bed quickly. Your baby’s crib will need fitted sheets and don’t forget to have an extra one in case a quick bed change is needed.

Recently there has been some disagreement about crib bumper pads; on the one hand, they help keep the baby’s head, arms, and legs from getting caught between crib rails, but on the other hand, they can increase the risk of suffocation. Baby boy crib bedding sets comes in colors and patterns that are cute but still appropriate for boys, and can be included in your baby registry. Some of the baby bedding sets include mesh crib guards, which address the concern of suffocation and have lately become available in most baby stores.

Some items are unsafe and, as such, have no place when you choose baby bedding. As soft and comforting as they are, blankets as well as pillows bring with them a great risk of suffocation to a newborn, so leave those out of the crib and use them for some place like a rocking chair during feeding times instead.

Some items that are included in your little boy’s crib set may be dangerous during infant stages and should be put away until a proper age is reached.

Remind older family members, who may suggest the use of heirloom crib sets, that research and recommendations on sleep safety for babies have changed a lot over the years. You will keep your baby safe and comfortable if you choose his crib carefully.