| If you are among those expecting parents who spent | | | | the beginning of your nursery bedding project. The last |
| a lot of time finding the right crib bedding set for your | | | | thing you want is to have your husband pick on your |
| baby, but in vain, you might want to consider investing | | | | nursery theme when you already have everything |
| in a custom-made one. Before you do so, you need to | | | | made and set up. |
| have a serious plan and the intention to stick to it. | | | | 5. Find a supplier: if you are to provide your own fabric |
| Following is a practical step-by-step guide to help you | | | | and even if you do not plan on buying your material |
| have a successful experience in investing in your | | | | right away, locate the store who carries it and make |
| custom-made nursery bedding. | | | | sure they have plenty of material in stock. If they only |
| | | | have a small amount left at the time of your visit, you |
| 1. Do not wait until the last month of your pregnancy to | | | | might want to ask if they expect more supplies in the |
| start looking: treat yourself right and make sure you | | | | near future or you might want to choose another |
| have plenty of time to find the right material, the right | | | | similar material. |
| person or company to make your bedding and enough | | | | 6. Decide who is going to make your custom nursery |
| time for them to finish your bedding set. | | | | bedding: seek recommendations from relatives and |
| 2. Set up a budget: having a budget set up will save | | | | friends, especially the ones who are also parents. If |
| you from spending more that you initially thought you | | | | you do not know families who had their crib bedding |
| would. Consider the following expenses: material, labor, | | | | custom made, your only alternative is to make some |
| gas, shipping and tax if applicable. It is OK to alter your | | | | online searches. Find out who makes custom crib sets |
| budget later, make few changes here and there. What | | | | in your area or even outside your area. Before taking |
| you want to avoid is going into this project without | | | | your final decision, make sure you have done some |
| tracking your spending. This will result in a certain | | | | comparisons and have learned the price ranges, the |
| overspending. | | | | amount of material needed as well as the amount of |
| 3. Know what you want: you will save yourself a lot of | | | | time needed to finish your bedding set. |
| time and energy if you know at least the main color, | | | | 7. Stay within your budget as much as you can: this is |
| the theme, and the elements of your crib set. If you | | | | not always easy to achieve but is totally feasible. |
| already have your nursery set up, make sure you | | | | 8. Communicate well with your custom crib bedding |
| choose a main color that coordinates well with your | | | | person or company: keep in mind that the reason you |
| wall color. To help you choose the elements of your | | | | went for a custom-made bedding is the lack of |
| crib bedding set, find listed below the most common | | | | adequate offers. The option of having your crib |
| pieces of nursery bedding and accessories: | | | | bedding custom-made gives you the opportunity to |
| Nursery bedding: | | | | have your bedding made exactly as you want. Take |
| Crib fitted sheet | | | | full advantage of this opportunity and find ways to |
| Baby quilt, blanket or comforter | | | | communicate what you are looking for: use pictures, a |
| Bumper pads | | | | link to a website, measurements of your crib... to |
| Dust ruffle | | | | support your request. In other words, be clear and |
| Nursery accessories: | | | | specific. |
| Nursing pillows | | | | 9. Ask to be updated as the work on your custom |
| Nursing pillow covers | | | | bedding progresses: So far you have been working |
| Decorative pillows | | | | hard to make the whole experience successful. Make |
| Diaper stacker | | | | sure the other party joins your effort so you will have |
| Window valence | | | | in the end the nursery bedding of your dream made |
| Hamper | | | | right and delivered on time. |
| Changing pad cover | | | | 10. Consider the administrative side of your choice: |
| Toy bag | | | | Make sure you understand and agree on the terms of |
| Stuffed animal holder | | | | service. |
| Rocker cushion covers | | | | These simple steps will help you have a successful |
| 4. Make sure your husband agrees: most of the time | | | | experience when you decide to have your baby |
| the wife is the one who chooses the nursery furnishing | | | | bedding set custom-made. You may also check these |
| and decoration. It is a good idea to share what you | | | | inspiring ideas to get you started on your |
| have in mind with your husband and ask his opinion at | | | | custom-made baby bedding. |