Choosing bed linen in the crib for a newborn

Bed linen for the newborn is a mandatory component of the shopping list, which make up the future parents. In fact, the choice of such a product should not be difficult, but in practice the expectant mother faces such a variety of bedding and bedding sets that it is very difficult to make the right choice. In this article, we will talk about the requirements for bedding for a newborn, how not to be mistaken with the size and how to choose the right set that does not harm your baby.

Bed linen will be needed immediately after discharge from the hospital. At home, the bundle that the medical staff will hand out is unfolded, and the little one will need to sleep somewhere, and he sleeps at this age 22-23 hours a day. Underwear for kids has a number of differences from the sleeping sets, which are used by adults or children of middle and older age.

It is necessary to clearly understand that bed linen purchased separately from the set in the crib. The kit is a set of soft bumpers on the bed, palatine. It also includes a pillow case, a duvet cover and a sheet. But one such set will not be enough. A beautiful kit, of course, must be purchased. But a completely different task confronts parents when choosing a replacement kit.

Bed linen in the crib for the newborn must comply with safety requirements more than any other. The skin of the newborn is very sensitive. He has just recently been born, and therefore his skin is still in a state of intensive adaptation to a new habitat. In addition, newborns sweat more, especially in the head. If the laundry is rough, dubious textile dyes will be colored, a strong allergic reaction, atopic dermatitis, and contact dermatitis are likely to begin. Because of this, the sleep of the child, his appetite and overall development will suffer.

The linen should be of the size that exactly corresponds to the size of the crib with a small “margin” for refueling, because the time is not far off when the child starts to roll over, crawl. Lingerie smaller size will begin to fold, which will be unpleasant for the baby, which again will lead to sleep disorders. A badly rested baby at night will eat worse, worry more, and certainly will not allow parents to sleep. And because the question of buying bedding for a baby is without exaggeration a question of the comfort of the whole family.

Usually, with a crib model, parents are determined before the question of bedding arises. So, before buying, you should understand exactly what size bed you have prepared, and also take into account the shape of the bed. Cots are not only rectangular, but also oval, cots, beds, etc.

To do everything correctly, it is recommended to approach the choice quite seriously and act according to an uncomplicated plan.

• Measure the crib - the length, width and height of the mattress. You will need this data in order to match the size of the finished sets with what you need. Do not forget to measure the parameters of the blanket to accurately determine the size of the duvet cover.
• Pay attention to the manufacturer. It is better to give preference to those kits that are sewn in large factories with good recommendations. Doubtful cheap sets of baby clothes, sewn unknown where, with a high degree of probability will not meet even the basic safety requirements.

• Start your selection with an assessment of the quality and type of fabric.
  • If the baby is to be born in winter, give preference to linen from flannel fabric. It retains heat better and has a one-sided or two-sided fluffy and gentle hairs.
  • In the warm season, instead of the flannel, it is better to take a thinner fabric, for example, cotton or cotton linen. The chintz is affordable, but it will last less, because the fabric does not differ in increased wear resistance. Cotton is more expensive, but it does not slip.
  • Satin underwear is a reasonable compromise, because it costs a little more than a calico, but unlike it, it lasts much longer.
  • A set of calico is strong and quite pleasant to the touch, but when washing it will fade, lose color.
  • Linen from linen is expensive, elite, optimal for the skin of the child, in terms of benefits, but it is difficult to iron; besides flax rough to the touch.
  • In the light of all this, bamboo lingerie looks the most advantageous - its quality, price and value are in a reasonable balance.
  • The novelty of recent years is the underwear from supercotton: quite durable, wear-resistant, delicate, therefore such a choice also has the right to be.

• Pay attention to the pictures and colors. Psychologists say - the color and pattern of linen have a huge impact on the perception of the child, because this is the first thing to be seen and considered by the child. Newborn colors are perceived poorly, but already in 2 months the baby will begin to look closely at what will be in close proximity to his eyes. Psychologists recommend blue, pink, yellow, as well as sand, cream and terracotta shades. Not recommended red, purple. Pediatricians and dermatologists have a different opinion. They believe that it is best to take white linen, without textile dyes, which give it shades. The less dyes, the better for the sensitive skin of babies.
• Pay attention to accessories and decorations. Lace ryushechki and bows look beautiful, touching, but only before the first or maximum of the second wash. In addition, lace inserts can be hard, and the child will be scratched on them. Avoid underwear on buttons, zippers. Great idea for a caring mother - a sheet with an elastic band that attaches to the mattress and does not slip anywhere even when the baby starts to move and crawl around the bed.

• Check the size of the kit that you liked with the size of the crib. Today, there are three standard sizes of linen in a cot produced in Russia. Pillowcases are 60x40 cm, 70x50 cm and 70x70 cm. But there is no need for a pillow yet, children are not recommended to use pillows for up to two years. Sheets are of four types, some sets include two different sized sheets: 150x120 cm, 210x150 cm, 214x150 cm, 260x180 cm. Russian-made duvet covers are: 147x115 cm, 210x150 cm, 215x143 cm, and 220x160 cm. . Duvet covers from such sets have parameters 205x225 cm, and sheets - 220x245.
• If you choose a basic kit with sides, check the filler of these sides. Only natural materials are considered safe. If you have already decided on a nice kit for you, do not hesitate to seem like a bore, ask the seller to present a quality certificate and a certificate of conformity for the chosen set of bedding.

Separately, you need to stay at the oval and round cribs, which today are becoming increasingly popular among future parents and parents of infants. It is quite difficult to choose sets in such beds.

The sides of the bed should be covered with the same size pillows of 30x30 cm. There should be no less than 12. There are side pillows, which cover the bed around the entire circumference, can also be figured - in the shape of frogs, kittens, etc. Get ready for that, perhaps, soon you will have to stitch them together, because the kid will quickly learn to disassemble the individual elements of the sides standing next to.

The choice of fabric, filler, accessories, approach to safety requirements for such underwear should be carried out according to the above plan. But here with the sizes it is necessary to think well. Most kits are suitable for both round and oval cribs. The dimensions of a standard bed sheet for a round bed are 75 cm, and for an oval bed 125x75 cm. The size of the blanket for such beds should be 110x140 cm, the duvet covers in the sets are designed for such blankets.

Some sets of children's clothes for oval or round beds have in their composition two pads of different sizes, as well as an additional blanket. Specify a complete set before purchase. If you do not know the size of your crib, measure the diameter of a round bed with a measuring tape; oval measure the longitudinal and transverse size. This will help you choose the best clothes for your baby.

The question of where exactly to make a purchase, about 20 years ago and did not stand. Now there is a large selection of linen on the Internet, children's stores and even in the markets in special departments. Where to buy is for parents to decide. To get detailed information about the product, make sure it is safe, having familiarized with the certification, it is better to go to large children's stores. Firstly, the choice of linen is always much better there, and, secondly, large chains often hold promotions and sales, so there is a chance to buy a great elite or designer set of children's bed linen for reasonable money.

Buying from an online store is always a surprise. There is no guarantee that you will receive exactly the set that you have chosen and it will be exactly the color that you indicated in the order. Even the big name of a well-known manufacturer on the packaging with lingerie, which you order in the online store - is not a reason to believe the word.

You bought bed linen, with which you can heartily congratulate. Now prepare it for the arrival of a new family member from the hospital. To do this, remove the new set from the packaging and wash it with a hypoallergenic baby detergent (marked “from birth”) at a temperature not exceeding 30 degrees.

Then the laundry is dried, ironed and used for its intended purpose before leaving for the maternity hospital.While the mother and baby are in the obstetric institution, you can cover the retracted bed with a special cover or cover so that the clothes do not become dusty.

Many prefer to entrust the first filling of the bed to the newly-made father. And he usually does this an hour or two before discharge, because the rest of the time he celebrates the birth of a child with colleagues, friends and relatives, walks between the hospital and the store. It is clear that the father will not have time to wash, dry and stroke the kit (as an option, he will forget). Prepare your laundry in advance and show your spouse where it will lie. This ensures that the baby arrives home in the safe and gentle environment of his first crib.

In the next video you will find a review of a set of linen in the bed for a newborn from "Lapulyandii."