| When choosing kids' bedding, your first step should be | | | | includes fitted sheet, top sheet, bed ruffle, pillow shams, |
| to consider your child's tastes. After all, a child's room is | | | | and comforter. Other sets might include a quilt or bed |
| often an extension of her personality. Does your | | | | spread instead of a comforter. All three are used for |
| daughter like a particular color? Does she prefer a | | | | the same purposes, but comforters are usually thicker. |
| certain style? If you follow your child's lead, she will | | | | Selection will likely depend on personal preference and |
| lead you to the perfect kids' bedding. | | | | climate. Most stores also sell coordinating accessories, |
| Kids' bedding is available in a variety of designs, from | | | | including shower curtains, wall hangings, waste baskets, |
| cartoon characters to outer space. When selecting a | | | | and throw pillows. |
| design you must consider longevity. While your | | | | Kids' bedding is widely available. Some toy stores also |
| daughter might love Strawberry Shortcake this week, | | | | sell kids' bedding. If your child sleeps on a twin- or |
| you have to think about the future as well. If you don't | | | | full-sized bed, you will find that kids' bedding is readily |
| mind replacing the bedding frequently, character | | | | available. If, however, your child's bed is larger, you |
| bedding is fine; otherwise consider themes or patterns | | | | might have to special order the bedding or opt for |
| that can grow with your child. | | | | patterns. |
| Most children's books, television, and movie characters | | | | If you prefer to do your shopping online, there are a |
| are available on kids' bedding (Barbie, Bratz, Gl Joe, | | | | variety of websites selling kids' bedding. A search on |
| Batman, Spiderman, Disney Princess, Lion King, | | | | any search engine will find thousands of outlets |
| Yu-Gi-Oh, Scooby Doo, Tom and Jerry, Mickey Mouse, | | | | offering bedding. The following is a list of popular kids' |
| Tweety, Bugs Bunny, Simpsons,etc. ). Before | | | | bedding sites: Company Kids (offers a nice selection |
| committing yourself to expensive character bedding, | | | | of kids' bedding, divided into a boys' and a girls' section; |
| try to decide if your child's love of the character is | | | | the site also sells furniture and accessories; they are a |
| here to stay or just a passing phase. | | | | great source if you are looking for kids' designs that |
| While a child might quickly outgrow her love of a | | | | are not based on licensed characters), Bombay Kids |
| popular television character, she is more likely to | | | | (offers kids' bedding and furniture in a nice selection of |
| remain fond of flowers or clouds. Here is a partial list | | | | themes and patterns; many items can be |
| of popular themes for kids' bedding: teddy bears, | | | | personalized), Olive Kids (is a fun site offering kids' |
| nature, ocean, military, solar system, insects, fairies, | | | | bedding and furniture in themes such as dinosaurs, |
| flowers, games etc. | | | | heroes, cowboys, and princesses). |
| Kids' bedding is also available in an assortment of | | | | Choosing a kid?s bed can be a daunting task for |
| non-themed patterns. Patterns range from soft pastel | | | | parents because there are so many options in style |
| flowers to wild neon abstracts. Popular patterns for | | | | and design from which to choose. When faced with |
| kids' bedding include polka dots, hearts, checks, circles, | | | | the decision, considering other uses and future uses |
| cow prints, plaid, stripes, and abstract designs. A | | | | for the child?s room, space limitations, safety, budget, |
| well-chosen pattern can last all the way through the | | | | and finally, your child?s wants and needs should lead |
| teen years. | | | | you to the perfect selection! |
| Most kids' bedding is sold in coordinating sets and | | | | |