Baby Crib Sets - Practical Advice When Choosing Baby Bedding

Today, nearly every single catalog and department or discount store, not to mention the many online merchants, will have an incredible selection of baby crib sets to choose from, with everything from pastels and subtle designs to whimsical and cheery themes that will help to brighten the entire nursery.

When shopping for crib sets, of course knowing the sex of the baby will greatly help to provide a starting point, or, there are always a large number of sets that would be perfect for both baby girls and boys in many shades, patterns, and designs. Many parents choose crib bedding sets that will blend in well with the color of the walls and carpeting in order to completely coordinate the décor of the nursery.

The majority of baby crib sets are four pieces and will include one fitted crib sheet, a comforter, bumper padding, and a dust ruffle or crib skirt. Larger sets might have the same contents, but with extras such as quilts and blankets, valances, sheers, or some other type of window treatment, along with a diaper stacker or even a nursery hamper.

Usually, most bedding sets for infants will not come with a matching pillow that's intended for use, but there are definitely some that do. In either case, never, ever use a pillow for babies as the muscles in the neck aren't yet strong enough to lift the head. The risk of suffocation is far too great if a tiny nose and mouth were accidentally pressed against the softness of a pillow, leaving baby unable to move their head up or over to the side.

If the crib set you purchase includes a pillow, put it up high on a shelf next to some pictures or other collectibles and use it as a decoration for baby's room instead.

Popular Themes and Designs for Baby's Crib Bedding

Some of the most popular themes for baby crib sets include:

- Airplanes
- Alphabet
- Animals
- Blues for baby boys
- Cars
- Cartoons/Children's characters
- Circus
- Colors
- Contemporary
- Country
- Fairies
- Farm
- Garden/Flowers
- Jungle
- Modern
- Moon and stars/Celestial
- Noah's ark
- Outdoorsy
- Nursery rhyme
- Pinks for baby girls
- Retro
- Safari
- Sea/Nautical
- Sports
- Southwestern
- Teddy bears
- Trains
- Tropical
- Western/Cowboy

The Advantages of Choosing Crib Sets Rather Than Individual Bedding Items

One of the main advantages of choosing baby crib sets is the sheer convenience of having every single item needed all in one complete package. Also, crib sets take the guesswork out of matching colors and patterns as they are designed to be decorative as well as functional.

In addition to the usual full ensemble, some crib sets also have matching items that can be purchased separately, such as duvets, extra sheets or sheet protectors, as well as window treatments, wallpaper borders, picture frames and shelves, clothes hampers, lamps and shades, and even throw rugs. Besides being simply adorable, matching baby bedding sets are the best way to easily coordinate baby's room and also make for wonderful and much appreciated shower gifts.

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