Back To Sleep With Modern Nursery Bedding

Ahhhh, one of the most enduring memories of my childhood is the smell and feel of freshly laundered

, cotton sheets - we'll gloss swiftly over those ghastly nylon things that made an electrifying but brief appearance in the 70s! It's the cotton ones I remember - the scent that remained from a loving mother ironing out all the creases mixed with the security of being tucked up in a lovely warm, soft bed.

Back when it was impossible to know the baby's gender prior to birth, nursery bedding was invariably white for its first bed. A moses basket or crib dressed in broderie anglaise, it was often only the colour of the sleepsuit or teddy tucked in the corner that gave a clue as to whether the sleeping infant was a boy or girl.

Now that prospective parents can learn the sex before birth, decorating and choosing modern nursery bedding for a boy or a girl is much easier. Which isn't to say that neutral themes don't have their own appeal, personally I chose a unisex Noah's Ark scene which lasted more than one child of opposite genders and thus justified the slightly larger than usual initial outlay for the full bale of quilt, cot bumper, two sheets and a blanket.

Clearly, there are more important factors than the colour or print of the bedding. Much research has gone into how and what we put our babies to sleep in to keep them safe in slumber and it's vitally important to find and follow the latest advice.

The incidence of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) has decreased dramatically as a result of the 'Back To Sleep' campaign which educated professionals and parents on the importance of putting healthy babies to sleep on their backs. Similarly, it's been shown that a firm mattress without plastic covering, placing infants feet to the foot-board and tucking a blanket in at the bottom half of the cot so that it can't ride up over baby's face or tangle up around them are all beneficial.

Babies aren't good at regulating their temperature so it's up to us to make sure they don't overheat. Cuddly toys may look cute in the cot but they have been found to trap in heat so should be kept elsewhere. In a similar vein, a baby's cot should not be positioned near a south-facing window or radiator and parents should resist the 'in case they kick it off' urge for another blanket.

A baby sleeping bag, go go bag or grobag is a great way of avoiding the kick off problem that comes with a naturally wriggly sleeper. Made from natural fabrics, these keep your little one snug through the night whilst allowing them freedom to squirm without losing their covers and waking up chilly.

Contented sighs all round!

by: Ashley J Downs

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