Picking the Correct Material for Your Crib Bedding

Girl baby bedding: frills and lace. Baby boy bedding: the wild, wild west. But wait! Your baby’s crib needs to be safe a comfortable, so think carefully before choosing your baby bedding.

You are aware of your own allergies and avoid any irritants – but what about your new baby? That is why you need to choose your baby bedding based on materials first and appearances second. High-quality infant bedding will tell you the thread count, cover material, fill material, and fill power (more fill=higher quality). The ensure the comfort of your baby, choose bedding that is breathable and lightweight, but also warm. Doing research online is easy, so if you’re interested in a bedding set, make sure you find out what material it’s made of first.

Organic fabrics are probably better than non-organic, but the most important thing is to avoid synthetics if you want to reduce the risk of allergies. There are several problems with synthetic fabrics, the first being that they usually do not breathe. They may also “off-gas” (release fumes) as they age. If you have decided on a bedding set such as the Max crib bedding, then you will need to consider that it does contain some amount of polyester, and decide if that risk is worth it.

Some people may disagree with me, but I think wool blankets are softer and more comfortable than any other blanket. You will probably want a blanket that is backed with cotton flannel. Larger blankets are perfect for car trips and bundling up in the winter, which small blankets are just the right size for swaddling.

When choosing your baby’s comforter, consider down as a filler. It’s light, warm, and breathable. Your little one will probably have a number of “accidents” in the crib – so make sure your down comforter is machine washable (most are). In order to be sure that your down comforter has the least chance of causing allergies, you want one that has the highest cleanliness rating. There are two tests to determine the cleanliness of down – the oxygen test and the turbidity test. For the oxygen test, a lower number is better – with 10 being the government standard. 550 is approximately the top of the turbidity scale. Lower numbers mean more organic material and dirt has been left in the down.