Choosing Crib Bumpers and Fitted Sheets

Crib bumpers are a great way to create a coordinated look for your crib and nursery alike, but should they be used? Many major children's safety organizations are now recommending to remove the crib bumpers altogether. Most manufacturers still offer their crib bedding sets with the bumper pad as part of their 4 or 6 piece crib sets. MaternityandBabyShoppingMart.com believes it is time for a third option: to buy crib bedding sets with or without the now included bumper. Feel free to browse through our All Bedding page to see all that we have to offer when it comes to crib bumpers and baby bedding sets!

If you know what to look for when it comes to crib bumpers, you will feel a lot more secure when placing one in your crib. Try to avoid choosing a crib bumper that is pillow-like and fluffy, since this style can pose a suffocation risk. This wide styles can also provide an easy way for baby to pull himself up which can end badly. Opt for a thin, firm bumper that coordinates with your crib bedding without being a hazard. Read on to find out other ways to safely use a crib bumper.

If you feel that a bumper is a good aspect for your crib, here are a few safety guidelines to follow:

• The bumper should fit around the entire crib and either tie or snap into place.


• The crib bumper should tie to the crib at the top and bottom of each corner, as well as the middle of each long side.


• Ties should be no more than 9 inches long.


• Be sure to cut off any excess tie length to prevent entanglement that could result in strangulation.


• The bumper should fit snugly in all four corners of the baby crib.


• There should be no gaps between the bumper pad and the crib sides.

Baby Crib Sheet Safety
When your baby's nursery bedding sets are concerned, the sheets are definitely not a place to cut corners. That is because proper-fitting sheets are crucial for your baby's safety and well-being. Do not try to take regular bed sheets and adapt them to use as baby crib bedding. Sets with proper-fitting sheets are always the best way to protect your little one. Also, do not use crib sheets in your baby's playpen. Ultimately, crib sheets should not be used in any application where they are not fitted snugly. Loose-fitting sheets can become entangled about your baby and pose a strangling hazard. Never use plastic or waterproof sheets, because these can cause suffocation.

Fortunately, most sets will not come with inappropriate materials such as these. Secondhand sheets, just like discount or secondhand cribs, are not a good idea. It is best to know what is acceptable and what is not advised, so you can be certain your baby bedding sets are as safe as possible for your infant. When buying your crib bedding online, you can always call the customer service line at any major baby bedding retailer and find out the exact dimensions of a particular crib sheet to ease your mind. Remember that sheets are only a single aspect of your nursery design! Learn more about baby bedding themes and understanding various baby bedding themes!

Plenty of Crib Sheets to Choose From
Here at MaternityandBabyShoppingMart.com, we have multitudes of adorable fitted crib sheets that are guaranteed to brighten your baby's crib! Fun animal printed sheets make nap time fun and interesting while bright, cheerful printed crib sheets will bring a ray of sunshine to your nursery. Many crib bedding desginers are now offering a variety of crib sheet designs with each crib bedding set to give you more options make shopping more delightful. You might want to go ahead and pick out a few crib sheets for use in-between washings. You can find baby bedding themes for baby boys, newborn baby girls and newborn baby surprises at MaternityandBabyShoppingMart!