Oftentimes new parents choose baby bedding based upon its looks instead of its functionality. Unfortunately, this is not the way in which baby bedding should be chosen. Instead, a baby’s safety and comfort should be thought of first and foremost. When you begin thinking in this way, you will find that there are some things that you really should not do. This includes:
1. You should never ignore your baby’s safety. With this being said, you should know that the government has established safety measures that a crib must measure up to. It is important for you to know what these safety measures are so that you can make sure that they are being adhered to. These include having no sharp corners, flimsy wheels or slats that are further than 2.5 inches apart. So, while you can still save money by purchasing a used crib, you need to make sure that these aforementioned rules are being adhered to and that the crib has not been recalled.
2. Make sure that you never use any bedding material that your baby could possibly be allergic to. You should stick to using wool, cotton or other types of baby-friendly synthetic material.
3. Do not buy baby bedding that is soft. It should actually be firm instead. This is because soft baby bedding has been listed as a leading cause of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) because it can suffocate your baby.
4. You should not place a lot of cushions, pillows or other items into your baby’s crib. The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) says that this is especially true whenever your baby is sleeping.
5. Do not use bumper pads. Again, the AAP recommends that these also increase your baby’s risk of SIDS. If you are still stuck on the idea of using bumper pads, then make sure that they are not soft or bulky, that they are properly attached to the crib and that you cut off any extra string.
6. Do not use rubber sheets. While it use to be quite popular for parents t cover their baby’s mattress to ensure that it would remain dry, it is now widely believed that rubber sheets will irritate your baby’s skin. Instead of using these rubber sheets, use flannel-lined mattress pads instead. These are specifically designed to keep things dry without irritating your baby’s skin.
Now that you know what you should not buy for your baby, you can feel safe and secure in going shopping for those things that you should purchase for your baby. Happy shopping!
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