Locating the Best Material for Your Baby Nursery Bedding

Girl crib bedding: pink and frilly. Boy baby bedding: space explorers. I think you've forgotten something! Your baby's crib needs to be safe a comfortable, so think carefully before choosing your baby bedding.

As adults, we are already aware of any sensitivities we might have, but with a new baby you can't be sure if he/she will have any allergies. There is no need to sacrifice comfort for looks, but be sure to consider the material of your baby's bedding before you worry about the theme. Any decent baby nursery bedding should list some vital facts - namely, cover fabric, fill material, fill power (higher is better), and thread count (again, higher is better). The most important things to keep in mind are that the bedding should be lightweight, it should be warm, and it should be breathable. The Internet makes it easy to find out the construction materials for a wide variety of crib bedding choices, so do some research before you buy.

To reduce the chances of sensitivities, try fabrics like wool, cotton, or down. Off-gassing is a concern with sythetic fabrics (this refers to the release of toxic gases that may happen), as well as breathability - most synthetic fabrics will not breathe. If you have chosen a set like the Max crib bedding, which does have some polyester but is mostly cotton, then the potential risks may not be so high.

Not everyone agrees, but many people state that their preference is for wool blankets because of their softness and comfort. Wool blankets are fabulous with a cotton flannel backing. If you want swaddling blankets, choose smaller-sized ones, but if you want a blanket for an older child, pick a larger one.

Down is a great choice for a filler material - it is both lightweight and breathable. Down comforters that are dry clean only are not practical, so look for the ones that are machine washable (that's actually most of them). To ensure that your comforter is hypoallergenic, make sure it has a high cleanliness rating. Cleanliness of down can be measured using either the turbidity test or the oxygen test. The oxygen test has a government standard of 10 but a lower number is better. For the turbidity test, on the other hand, a higher number is better, going up to around 550 at the top of the scale.

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