| Like the popular "bed in a bag" bedding ensembles, | | | | diaper holders. You might even find coordinating |
| baby bedding sets come in coordinating styles, colors | | | | mobiles and/or lamps and lampshades. Blankets are |
| and fabrics. This makes it easy to give your baby's | | | | nice additions, as are toy bags and wall hangings. |
| nursery a custom look at ready-made prices. Here's | | | | If you know the gender of your baby, there are boy- |
| some information about choosing baby bedding sets. | | | | or girl-oriented sets. If you don't know if your baby is a |
| First and foremost, be sure your crib is a standard size. | | | | boy or girl, there are very attractive gender-neutral |
| Like full-size bedding, baby bedding is designed to fit a | | | | ensembles with a wide array of extras. Cost can be |
| certain size crib. You might want to buy the bedding | | | | an issue, with designer sets rivaling custom sets in |
| first and design the room around it - this will avoid | | | | price. But usually, quality increases with price, so try to |
| clashes or impossible-to-match wallpaper and/or paint. | | | | buy the best set you can afford. And remember, the |
| Baby bedding should be made of durable, washable | | | | baby's safety is uppermost. For example, even if your |
| fabrics and be well-constructed. If you choose a crib | | | | set comes with pillows, they should never be put in the |
| that's neutral in color, it will be easier to coordinate the | | | | crib of a very young baby. |
| bedding with it. | | | | The ultimate benefit of a baby bedding set is |
| What can you expect to receive in a baby bedding | | | | convenience. With one purchase, you can take care of |
| set? Minimally, you should get a quilt or comforter, fitted | | | | most of the decorating needs of the nursery, from crib |
| sheet and crib bumper. Other items that might be | | | | to windows. A coordinated set will pull the room |
| included or available separately are crib skirts, valances | | | | together and make it a welcoming place for you and |
| or other window treatments, pillows, laundry bags and | | | | your baby. |