Crib bedding for girls: lots of lace. Boy baby bedding: space explorers. But wait! You need to choose your baby bedding carefully, because it’s more than just a decoration.
You can’t be sure if your new baby is going to be allergic to anything or not. So choose the bedding material first and then worry about your nursery’s theme. Any decent quality crib bedding will have a list of fill materials and fill power - higher fill means fluffier and longer-lasting. It will also tell you the thread count and the cover fabric. The first thing you might consider is the warmth of the bedding, especially if you’re having a winter baby, but it should also be lightweight and 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.
Fabrics like wool and cotton are less likely to cause allergies, so look for those instead of synthetics. Synthetic fabrics usually do not breathe and they may break down over time - emitting toxic fumes. This can cause respiratory problems and sleeping difficulties. If you have decided on a bedding set such as the Max crib bedding, which does have some polyester but is mostly cotton, then the potential risks may not be so high.
I love wool blankets - I think they are the softest, most comfortable blankets, especially for babies. When choosing a wool blanket, look for an organic or unbleached cotton flannel. Smaller blankets are perfect for swaddling; larger ones are just right for car trips and nap time.
Down is the perfect filler for a baby’s comforter - it is warm and breathable, with very little weight. 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). 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. The oxygen and turbidity tests are used to measure the cleanliness of down filler. A lower number is preferred for the oxygen test, and it should go no higher than 10 (the government standard). The turbidity test has an upper limit of about 550, with lower numbers meaning less cleanliness.