Finding the Right Material for Your Baby Nursery Bedding
Girl baby bedding: frills and lace. Boy baby bedding: the wild, wild west. Hold your horses, there! Baby bedding is cute, but there is much more to consider than just appearances.
You are aware of your own allergies and avoid any irritants – but what about your new baby? There is no need to sacrifice comfort for looks, but be sure to consider the material of your baby’s bedding before you worry about the theme. Quality nursery bedding will have a list of fill materials and fill power – higher fill means fluffier and longer-lasting. It will also tell you the thread cound and the cover fabric. The bedding needs to be warm, breathable, and lightweight. All the information you need should be available online, so take the time to research different baby bedding options.
No one wants their baby to suffer from allergies, so choose fabrics that reduce the risk, like cotton or wool (that also includes alpaca or llama wool). Although some synthetic fabrics are breathable, most are not. Of equal concern is the emission of fumes that can occur as the fabrics age. If you have chosen a set like the Max 4 piece crib set, that is primarily cotton but doesn have some polyester, then you will have to decide if the small risk is worth it to get the bedding you really want.
Opinions differ, but many people argue that wool blankets are the softest and most comfortable for a young baby. You will probably want a blanket that is backed with cotton flannel. Smaller blankets are perfect for swaddling; larger ones are just right for car trips and naptime.
When choosing your baby’s comforter, consider down as a filler. It’s light, warm, and breathable. It is important to look for one that is machine washable because babies will be babies. To ensure that your comforter is hypoallergenic, make sure it has a high cleanliness rating. Cleanliness of down can be measured using either the turbidity test or the oxygen test. Ten is the government standard for the oxygen test, but the numbers can (and should) be lower for quality comforters. 550 is approximately the top of the turbidity scale. Lower numbers mean more organic material and dirt has been left in the down.
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Date: October 1st, 2009 @ 02:16
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