We recommend choosing the baby nursery bedding before any other decisions about the room are made. This will help you to develop a theme, and complementary furniture and decor, for the rest of the space.

From sports themes to polka dots to cute animal patterns, there are many options to choose from.

We recommend muted colors and neutral looks, one that will provide a calm and soothing environment to your baby and something that you won’t get tired of quickly. However, some maintain that brighter and bolder colors help to stimulate your baby during these early years.

Other things to think about are quality and softness of the material. Organic fabrics and thread count of at least 385 are great choices. One of the most popular choices is cotton, but wool and certain blends can be used too. You will also want to be certain that the fabric is not coated with formaldehyde, or other chemicals that might cause skin irritation, allergies or respiratory issues.

Safety is another top concern when it comes to baby nursery bedding.

Look for a safety code on the baby bedding set. This code is BS EN 716-1. You’ll increase your chances of getting quality items and safe materials by purchasing baby products from respected manufacturers and trusted stores.

Avoid putting too many toys, blankets or pillows in the crib that could suffocate your baby. You’ll also want a baby monitor and an air purifier. Regularly dusting the room can help avoid breathing problems as well.