Posts Tagged ‘natural fabrics’

The Fire and Ice for a Newborn’s Nursery

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

You can get by without one, but most parents who are setting up a nursery do purchase a changing table. One of the most important areas in the nursery is the changing table. Having all your changing supplies in one space will help you to feel organized. You need to have dressers large enough to accommodate the baby’s clothing and outfits. You should place a comfortable chair in the nursery if it will fit, because you’ll need to have it there for late-night feedings.

Quality bedding is essential for the infant’s crib, and can be found both online and at baby themed retail stores. Crib bedding can be purchased online; in many cases this is the better option since you will find a much wider choice on the web than you would in a store. You need to keep safety in mind when you buy baby bedding, so any sheets that you buy need to fit tightly on the mattress to avoid choking; avoid pillows and heavy quilts in the crib. Typically bedding for infants comes with a fitted sheet for the mattress and a loose sheet to cover the baby. Natural fabrics like cotton will reduce potential skin irritation and allow baby’s skin to breathe.