From the minute you first saw the 2 lines on your home pregnancy test, not only were you elated with joy, but the nerves also kicked in. You want to do everything right from this point forward, and there is so much to think about. What am I going to name our baby, is it going to be a boy or girl etc… It is all fun, but unfortunately, there are many things to think and worry about as new parents. One of the biggest joys parents experience while waiting for their precious bundle is “how should I decorate the nursery?” While decorating a nursery is a lot of fun, there are also things that you want to be aware of also. I am here to point out ways to keep your baby safe in their crib, and things that you need to take into account before you start shopping for baby bedding.

I am sure you have heard debates about crib bumper safety, so I would like to address this issue. A crib bumper only poses a suffocation hazard when babies becomes mobile, so use it for a newborn. A crib bumper can be added and removed according to your babies age. Remove crib bumpers at around five months of age or when your baby starts getting up onto his hands and knees, whichever occurs first. The crib bumper can be put back on again when your baby becomes more animated in his movements and starts bumping up against the sides of the crib in an effort to crawl. As your baby grows and becomes more

active, they can use the crib bumper to stand on to help them climb out of their crib. You want to be sure to use a crib bumper that is flat and firm – not fluffy. A soft fluffy bumper can cause suffocation if baby’s face becomes wedged against it.

You also want to think about your babies crib bedding. When putting your babies crib bedding on, think simple. No frills and fluff, just good old-fashioned simple blankets and sheets. Use a snug-fitting crib sheet with no slipping at the corners. Soft bedding such as comforters can suffocate infants. If you see a baby crib bedding set you really love, and it comes with a thick comforter, I recommend hanging the comforter on the wall. This adds a lot of character to a baby nursery. If you do use a blanket it should be thin. Place your baby so his feet touch the lower end of the crib so that he can’t wriggle under the covers. Tuck the blanket in well on both sides of the crib under the mattress. The blanket should come no higher than your baby’s chest. There are hundreds of beautiful designs available for crib bedding, it is one of the easiest, most cost-effective ways to liven up your babies room and shopping for it can be so fun. So please consider some of these tips while shopping for baby bedding.