We care about babies and infants. We write our blogs to provide you with tips and information for you to use when making decisions about your baby.
However, My Mom always told me not to just take her word but to do my own research. Then make a decision using my own judgement with the facts I found. Whether you decide to use organic baby bedding, blankets, etc… for your baby, it is your decision. We just want to provide some information to help you make your own decisions.
An organic crib blanket made of pure wool is an investment in the future. Wool naturally regulates body temperature to keep you warm in winter and cool in summer. A large crib blanket can continue to be used for many years, even after your crib is converted to a toddler bed. Organic wool is fire resistant, odor 
resistant, dust mite resistant and, because it is produced without chemicals, it is hypoallergenic.
To protect your wool blanket from burps, spills, diaper changes etc., use a duvet (a cover over other bed clothes). Organic cotton that is easily washable in a duvet will keep your wool blanket clean. The duvet for a crib blanket is made like a bag similar to a pillowcase that covers the blanket. The duvet may have snaps or ties at the open end or the opening may be smaller so that it will hold the blanket inside. Decorating is easy. With a change of the duvet you can have a whole new look.
No need for a top sheet with a duvet to cover any blanket you use on a crib. And with organic cotton baby bedding, you protect your baby from chemical toxins while you protect the bedding with a duvet.
The amount of organic cotton grown increased by 152 percent during 2007-2008, and the demand for organic cotton clothing and bedding had grown more than 38 percent during the same period.
Why are more and more consumers and industries switching to organic products? The answer is simple. Organic products are made from cotton that is produced without the use of toxic pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, hormones or genetic engineering, and must meet federal regulations covering the growth and processing of organic products.
Infants are especially susceptible to toxins because their immune systems are immature. Contact with toxins normally found in non-organic products has been found to be harmful to infants and can cause health problems in the future. An infant is in close contact with clothing and bedding so it is best if it is organic baby bedding.
When you are expecting your newborn baby, you might want to make some plans. If you know the sex of your baby, you can buy baby bedding with a boy or girl theme. If you do not know the sex, you can buy bedding related to a theme that matches your décor or expresses your creativity. But, you will want to plan on other items.
The bedding is very important, but you will also want to buy other items, such as clothing, diapers, wash cloths, etc. Do what the business people call brainstorming. Try to think of anything that might be needed, then make a list. Keep the list and add to it as you think of more items. Maybe a friend or relative will mention an item you can add to the list.
Then you can narrow down what is most important to make sure you get those items. Also, you could make a wish list for your friends and family so they will know what you would like as gifts. By planning, you will make it easier to get ready for your newborn baby.
To help protect your baby’s crib mattress, you can use a fitted crib sheet. An active baby can grab hold of folds in a loose sheet and could possibly pull it off the mattress, entangling himself in the sheet. It is best to make sure the sheet fits the mattress snugly. There should be enough fabric around the edges to hold it securely in place.
Organic crib sheets are very soft on your baby’s skin. Made without the use of chemicals, they are durable, attractive, and good for your baby. Organic sheets usually come in fitted with a variety of colors, so you can still have a stylish nursery.
Tiny babies are not usually covered with a flat crib sheet. Because a newborn should be sleeping on his back, he will soon kick off the sheet. However, as the baby grows, a flat sheet under a blanket can help keep the blanket clean and provide extra temperature control.
For extra protection on the mattress, place a flat sheet sideways over the fitted sheet on the crib and tuck it in tightly. Try the sideways sheet for a quick change in the middle of the night for those extra spills and accidents. You can fold the sheet before placing it over the fitted sheet for even more protection. It realy works.
Organic cotton baby bedding will withstand many washings. The fabric made from organic cotton is soft and silky. Organic cotton contains no chemicals that might harm your baby.
Compare the benefits of organic baby bedding to similar products that are not organic and you can see the difference. The difference is even more obvious after the two fabrics have been washed. The organic fabric is still soft, while the other seems limper because it has lost some of the chemically treated properties that give it body and make it wrinkle resistant.
If you have a convertible crib, the sheets and blankets used in the crib will still fit the toddler bed and even the day bed. You can get your money’s worth from organic baby bedding.
When planning your baby’s nursery, make a list of every item with which your baby will be in contact. Start with the paint on the wall. Many paints will out-gas VOC’s for years. Non-toxic paints are readily available.
Don’t forget the carpet and drapes. Carpets especially can release toxic gasses for years. Organic wool or cotton carpeting contains no chemicals, and even the dyes, if any, are approved for the organic rating.
Babies who are teething like to chew on the crib railing. Cribs made of compressed wood like plywood contain glues that may be chemically toxic. The best crib is one made of solid hardwood with non-toxic finishes.
Last, but not least, is the baby’s crib mattress and bedding. Because their immune systems are not fully developed, infants are more susceptible to toxins. And infants spend most of their first year sleeping in their cribs. Their faces are directly in touch with their bedding. Infant exposure to toxins can cause problems that might not show up for years.
As adults, we are also exposed to many toxins in our daily lives. But, if we are healthy, our bodies’ immune systems can handle most of what comes our way. The best protection for an infant is to assure that his bed contains only100% organic baby bedding at least during the first year
Modern cribs have slats that do not allow an infant’s head to slip through. However, a bumper and a washable bumper cover protect the infant’s head from bumps and help to keep drafts directly away from the infant.
Not only does the bumper serve a practical purpose, but it can be used as a decoration. A bumper with a bright cover adds to the decor of the crib. Also, the bumper can continue to decorate a toddler’s bed or day bed.
Because infants are susceptible to chemicals, I suggest that the bumper and crib bumper cover be 100% organic cotton. Organic cotton is washable and dryable and durable.
Lots of things come in sets. You buy a set of dishes. With a set, you get so many of these and so many of those. But what if you want something else? Of course, you can buy separate items that match your set, but maybe the set contains things you don’t want.
While buying sets may save you money over buying separate items, you can have a greater variety when you decorate your baby crib with a theme in mind. Sheets in different colors, crib skirts in solids and prints, blankets with a different texture, all creating a new picture from the same theme.