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Custom Baby Bedding Made Right: a Step-by-step Guide for Parents

If you are among those expecting parents who spent a lot of time finding the right crib bedding set for your baby, but in vain, you might want to consider investing in a custom-made one. Before you do so, you need to have a serious plan and the intention to stick to it. Following is a practical step-by-step guide to help you have a successful experience in investing in your custom-made nursery bedding.

Do not wait until the last month of your pregnancy to start looking: treat yourself right and make sure you have plenty of time to find the right material, the right person or company to make your bedding and enough time for them to finish your bedding set.

Set up a budget: having a budget set up will save you from spending more that you initially thought you would. Consider the following expenses: material, labor, gas, shipping and tax if applicable. It is OK to alter your budget later, make few changes here and there. What you want to avoid is going into this project without tracking your spending. This will result in a certain overspending.

Know what you want: you will save yourself a lot of time and energy if you know at least the main color, the theme, and the elements of your crib set. If you already have your nursery set up, make sure you choose a main color that coordinates well with your wall color. To help you choose the elements of your crib bedding set, find listed below the most common pieces of nursery bedding and accessories:

Nursery bedding:
Crib fitted sheet
Baby quilt, blanket or comforter
Bumper pads
Dust ruffle

Nursery accessories:
Nursing pillows
Nursing pillow covers
Decorative pillows
Diaper stacker
Window valence
Hamper
Changing pad cover
Toy bag
Stuffed animal holder
Rocker cushion covers

Make sure your husband agrees: most of the time the wife is the one who chooses the nursery furnishing and decoration. It is a good idea to share what you have in mind with your husband and ask his opinion at the beginning of your nursery bedding project. The last thing you want is to have your husband pick on your nursery theme when you already have everything made and set up.

Find a supplier: if you are to provide your own fabric and even if you do not plan on buying your material right away, locate the store who carries it and make sure they have plenty of material in stock. If they only have a small amount left at the time of your visit, you might want to ask if they expect more supplies in the near future or you might want to choose another similar material.

Decide who is going to make your custom nursery bedding: seek recommendations from relatives and friends, especially the ones who are also parents. If you do not know families who had their crib bedding custom made, your only alternative is to make some online searches. Find out who makes custom crib sets in your area or even outside your area. Before taking your final decision, make sure you have done some comparisons and have learned the price ranges, the amount of material needed as well as the amount of time needed to finish your bedding set.

Stay within your budget as much as you can: this is not always easy to achieve but is totally feasible.

Communicate well with your custom crib bedding person or company: keep in mind that the reason you went for a custom-made bedding is the lack of adequate offers. The option of having your crib bedding custom-made gives you the opportunity to have your bedding made exactly as you want. Take full advantage of this opportunity and find ways to communicate what you are looking for: use pictures, a link to a website, measurements of your crib... to support your request. In other words, be clear and specific.

Ask to be updated as the work on your custom bedding progresses: So far you have been working hard to make the whole experience successful. Make sure the other party joins
your effort so you will have in the end the nursery bedding of your dream made right and delivered on time.

Consider the administrative side of your choice: Make sure you understand and agree on the terms of service.

These simple steps will help you have a successful experience when you decide to have your baby bedding set custom-made. Need inspiring ideas for your custom-made baby bedding? Sara's website definitely deserves a visit .

About the Author

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Sara Mahen is the owner of Oh Petit Bebe, an online boutique featuring her unique, handmade baby bedding, where custom orders are always welcome.
Sara's work is also featured on Squidoo.

How to Provide Safety for Your Newborn in a Bassinet, Co-sleeper, and Cradle

Infant’s safety is number one concern for new parents when they bring new baby home.
Approximately one or two newborns out of every one thousand die in their sleep, for no apparent reason, and diagnosis is the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome- SIDS.
Always remember about safety, when leaving your baby alone for a nap or sleep:
- place your baby always face up for sleeping,
- never add more extra mattress padding,
- never cover the mattress with a plastic bag,
- never use pillows of any kind and size in the bassinet or co-sleeper,
- don’t use baby poppers (wedges), usually firm bolsters, some made in a triangular shape, these can be just as dangerous as pillows. Simply laying your baby on his back should be sufficient. Baby’s neck can be captured over the edge of the proper and block airways.
- don’t use any kinds of bed warmers, like electric blankets, heating pads or warm water bottles in baby’s bed. A baby’s skin is extremely sensitive to heat, and your child can be burned by temperatures that would seem comfortable to an adult.
Newborn’s main activity is napping and sleeping. From birth to 6 months old they sleep 10-18 hours each day. Creating a safe and cozy bedroom is so important.
- Crib or bassinet location is a very important part of the infant’s bedroom.
The center of the room is a safe crib spot, protecting baby from reaching out to pull anything down from walls, furniture, or windows. Try to not place baby's crib, bassinet, or cradle near the wall.
Since you will be leaving your baby for a long time in the nursery, you’ll want her or him to be safe,
- keep wall hangings with ribbons or streamers out of reach of the crib. Blind cords can strangle babies in cribs,
- regularly check crib bars and hardware,
- purchase window locks or guards.
Position the baby in a corner of the crib or bassinet, head touching the bumper or soft padding to provide a feeling of security. Infants may feel overwhelmed and not secure in big, traditional cribs. Infants feel much better in smaller beds, like Baby Bassinets or co-sleepers. Both are recommended for newborns up to age of 6 months.
1. Co-sleepers or bedside sleepers are designed for newborns and nursing infants. They allow baby to sleep in his own protected, small area adjoining your bed. The sleeper fits flush against the side of your bed, at the same height as your mattress, with an open side next to your bed allowing easy access to the baby.
2. Bassinets And Cradles are also small sleeping beds that offer a nest for newborn near the parent’s bed.
They present an alternative to putting your newborn into a large crib but are meant to use only in the first few months of baby’s life. You’ll have your infant close by for multiple nighttime feedings and diaper changes. All small babies also seem more at home in a confined space then in a large, airy crib. These wheeled baby beds take up little space and can be rolled easily from one room to another.

About the Author

J.B.Argasinski is a Child Psychologist for www.strollernstuff.com. Interests are centered around kids, their needs, development, and appropriate accessories that improve and stimulate that growing.
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