It is true that the most wonderful experience that woman can
have is having a baby, as it is a fulfillment of the
biological function of the female species.  After the
process of giving birth, the reality kicks in.  Feeding
bottles, diaper changes and immunization records are just
some of the things that a new mother has to get accustomed
to very quickly.    One other thing which is important on
the arrival of your baby, is the type of baby bedding that
will be used.  The number one rule, according to Dr. Mark
Brandenburg in the selection of the correct baby bedding, is
the safety of your precious infant.   Safety is also the
second rule, and the third rule also emphasizes safety.  It
can therefore be concluded that the bedding for your baby is
critical for the comfort and safety of your baby.

It is outlined in his article about the selection of the
perfect baby bedding, that it must be neither too hard nor
too soft.  Very soft baby bedding has resulted in sudden
infant death syndrome (SIDS) in the past.  This has happened
in the past when the baby’s mattress is too soft and the
nose and mouth of the child gets covered which results in
the air that he exhales being the air that he breathes.
This is highly dangerous as the child is breathing carbon
dioxide rather than oxygen whereby the effects lead to
drowsiness, coma or even death.

There are available many styles and brands of baby bedding.
It is essential however, that the baby bedding be the
perfect fit for the size and shape of the chosen bed.  The
three most popular selections are a bassinet, a crib and a
cradle.  The difference between them is:

Bassinet

This is an oblong-shaped basket which serves as a bed for
the infant.  However, round bassinets are also available.
Bassinets usually come designed with lace and full of
trimmings.  It is essential that the baby bedding fits the
bassinet correctly to ensure that the space for the baby is
sufficient in order for him or her to be able to roll from
side to side.

Crib

This is a bed that is flanked with side bars that are high
for the safety of a baby or infant.  A crib is more often
than not more economical, as the baby can use it from
infancy up to two years.  The crib usually comes in the
shape of a square, therefore, the mattress can be fitted to
the size of the crib.  The baby bedding usually includes a
set of coverlet and small pillows.  It is also possible to
place hotdog pillows inside.  However, it is important that
there are not more than two or three pillows in case the
baby is able to stand on them and fall over.

Cradle

A cradle is a low bed which is smaller in size, which is on
a stand along with rockers.  The cradle comes in various
shapes and sizes.  Certain mothers prefer to use a cradle,
so that when the baby becomes grumpy, he or she can be
rocked to create a soothing motion.  It is essential that
the baby bedding for a cradle matches the shape of it.  It
is not possible to place additional items inside of a
cradle, as it is mainly used for the purposes of rocking the
baby to sleep.

However, it is not essential to possess all three items for
the baby’s safety, one will suffice.  The materials that are
used to make all of these pieces of equipment should alert
and signal to parents as to what safety precautions are
needed.  However the most preferred item by parents is the
crib as it can be used for a longer period of time.

Now that the basic equipment has been covered, it is
necessary to understand how to furnish it with baby bedding.
It has already been established that the baby bedding should
fit the sleeping equipment in order to avoid accidents and
other incidents.  Cotton is certainly the most suitable
material, and it is absorbent and cool to the baby’s skin.
In order to stimulate the baby’s color and pattern
recognitions, it is advised to use different designs.
Ultimately, it is an essential factor that the baby bedding
is suitable in order to keep your baby happy and healthy.

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