Baby Bedding Sets - A Suffocation Hazard For Your Child?
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Written by: Bee Fraley
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Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 |
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When you first bring home your baby, items like comforters, quilts and pillows aren't necessary.
There's also a big controversy going on when it comes to the use of bumpers. In the end it comes down to what you feel is the right choice.
Thinner bumpers are safer than the big fluffy ones that can be a suffocation hazard for your baby. It's best to remove the bumpers once your baby can stand and climb.
The essential items for the first year of your baby's life are sheets, a mattress, and maybe a crib skirt for a better look. You want to avoid fluffy or heavy items in the crib that could suffocate your baby.
The idea of having your baby in a crib with just a sheet, makes you probably wonder if your baby will be warm enough. For the cooler seasons consider wrapping your baby tightly in an organic blanket or sleep sac. This will prevent suffocation while keeping your baby warm and comfortable.
While your baby isn't using the comforter or quilt that came with your baby bedding set at first, you can use it to accessorize your nursery design.
You probably bought a bedding set that matches the theme of your nursery and can now display the quilt on the nursery wall or simply hang it on a quilt rack or over the crib's side when your baby isn't sleeping there.
Purchasing a complete baby bedding set in the beginning may also save you money in the long run, as the set can be used for your child throughout the toddler years as well.
On the other hand, if you want to keep it simple in the beginning and buy only the necessary bedding items, you can later freshen up the nursery design with a toddler bedding set.
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