The Natural Beat

Tess November 15th, 2007

When expecting a baby, we spend a lot of time in matching colors of the bedding with the crib and the nursery and stick to the established perceptions of which colors suit girls and boys. And all this thinking is done even though we know that the color of the bedding or the style of the curtains will not make any difference to the baby at all.

Yes, a baby does spend a large part of his time in the crib. But paying attention to colors and fashion statements is primarily a need that a parent has that has nothing to do with the needs of the baby. On the other hand, the material that is used to make the bedding of your baby has a direct affect on his health and growth.

Some babies may have an allergic reaction to some of the synthetic materials that are used in some beddings, sheets or blankets. There is no way of knowing what a newborn baby may be allergic to and what kind of an allergen can set off a possible allergic reaction. Any potential allergen can lead to rashes, swelling or even major problems in difficulty in breathing.

The best way to ensure that the bedding items that you buy for your baby are totally safe and will not trigger an allergic reaction is to seek information from a website for crib comforters and quilts. There is a vast sea of information on the Internet that will tell you what, where and how of crib beddings.

Cotton and wool that are produced organically are best for a baby’s health because they do not have any synthetic content. Some manufacturers are particular about the way the cotton and wool that they use for crib sheets and comforters, blankets and pillows is produced and processed. Chemicals used during the processing of yarn and fabric too can harm a baby’s delicate constitution.

These manufacturers make all kinds of bedding items that you may need for your baby’s crib.

* Crib mattress – one that fits the crib without leaving dangerous gaps.
* Sheets – one that is made of pure cotton.
* Blankets - cotton and wool are the best for your baby.
* Comforters - soft, gentle and with a fill that is breathable. You can consider a down crib comforter made of pure cotton sheets.

Organically produced down crib comforters undergo tests for cleanliness of the fill and are required to meet stringent standards set by the government to be classified as organic. The tests look out for how much organic material, suspended solids and dirt is left in the fill. Such tests are important to make the down pH neutral and to remove all allergic content.

Crib comforters can be used as a sheet over the crib mattress, a blanket when the baby is sleeping and for swaddling the baby. Comforters are comparatively heavier than a crib sheet but nearly of the same weight as a lightweight baby blanket. They are suitable for use all round the year and are machine washable.

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