How to Make Buying Baby Bedding Stress Free

Choosing baby bedding can be an exciting and stressful time for new parents. Your crib bedding set is going to be the centerpiece of your nursery and will set the theme for the rest of the room. Planning ahead and doing your research will ensure that you get the baby bedding of your dreams while staying within your budget.

At Maternity and Baby Shopping Mart, we provide you with everything you need to complete your baby’s room, even if you are building a nursery for more than one baby. Don’t feel overwhelmed with all of the decisions you have to make. Follow our simple steps to make a great decision when it comes to choosing baby bedding.

Choose a Theme for Your Baby Bedding
At first, you will want to select a theme for your baby bedding. This can range from traditional themes like teddy bears and patchwork motifs to contemporary styles such as geometric themes and wild western designs. Take a look at our nursery themes page to gain some ideas and get inspired by the amazing nursery themes that are available. It is important to discuss the nursery style with your partner or anyone else that will spending a lot of time in that room. You would hate to decorate the baby’s room with something you will be sick of in a couple of months.

If you are unsure what style you are interested in, take a look around your home and in your own bedroom. Do you have a lot of artwork or sculptures hanging on your walls? Do your paint colors stray from what are considered “normal” shades? If you answered yes, you might feel more comfortable with contemporary baby bedding styles. If you answered no, traditional baby bedding will suit you best.

Find the Crib Bedding Designer that is Right for You
Once you have decided on a theme, you can start researching designers and picking out potential options. Different crib bedding designers have different styles and just because one designer has great reviews, doesn’t mean it is great for you. If you find a designer that suits your needs, you could post on a mom blog to get reviews and opinions from fellow parents.

When browsing designers, you will also want to take into account the number of crib bedding pieces that designer provides with each set. Crib bedding collections can range from 4 pieces to 10 pieces or more. Typically, a crib set comes with a crib comforter, fitted sheet, sectional crib bumper and crib skirt. Sets with more pieces can include items such as window valances and diaper stackers. It’s important to take this into account when shopping for your bedding, especially if you are on a budget. Crib bedding sets with more pieces are usually affordable and a great deal for how many accessories you get with them. These baby bedding sets may not be as high of a quality as sets with 6 pieces or less, though. If a high thread count isn’t a major priority for you, don’t worry about it.

Get Others Involved
Whether you have found a favored crib bedding designer or simply found a few options for baby bedding from multiple designers, you should not settle on the first baby bedding set that meets your requirements. A good rule of thumb is to choose your top three baby bedding sets and do a poll among friends and family members. Not only is this a fun activity, it can offer you reassurance when you choose the winner.

Finally, after the crib bedding has been chosen and the color scheme decided on, it is time to jazz up your nursery with decorative nursery items. Fluffy pillows and soft toys are a great way to add character to boring areas such as the window seal or a bare corner of the room. Add some coordinating art work to the walls or invest in a ceiling sculpture that will entertain your little one at bedtime. Make sure you read up on the latest safety regulations for crib bedding and nursery décor. The safety of your baby is of the utmost importance.

Plan Ahead to Prevent Stress
Ultimately, to make this process stress free, you should plan ahead and resist waiting until the last few months to prepare you nursery. Baby bedding sets can sometimes take weeks to come in which can set you back on painting your nursery walls and choosing décor. Planning your nursery in the latter stages of your first trimester should leave you plenty of time to create a one-of-a-kind room for your baby.

If at any point you feel overwhelmed, you can ask a friend or family member to aide you in the process. You can even leave the decisions up to your friends or family to design the entire nursery. Instead of a baby shower, have a nursery shower where your guests each bring an item to complete your nursery. Use Maternity and Baby Shopping Mart’s easy-to-use gift registry to provide your friends and family with options. You can also fill your registry with must-have items for mom, such as nursing covers, pregnancy pillows and diaper bags. Don't forget about fabulous items for your newborn baby! Moses baskets, soft toys and baby security blankets can all be found at Maternity and Baby Shopping Mart.