One of the decisions that you will be required to take while shopping for crib bedding is to choose the right fabric for the various items in the layette - sheets that are used to cover the mattress, the blankets, the duvet cover, and even the fill of the comforter. While asleep your baby is mostly in contact with the clothes he wears and the sheets that you use to cover the mattress.

Newborn babies need to sleep for nearly fifteen to sixteen hours a day for them to grow at normal rate. They need the time to acclimate to the new surroundings. Sleep is the best way for them to do so and slowly Mother Nature takes over and the baby looses the ‘womb experience’. A baby’s sleep can be comfortable only if you provide a pleasant atmosphere and the type of sheets you choose can help to accomplish that goal.

Silk and satins look fancy, but there are various issues with them. They get crumpled easily, are difficult to maintain and are also a potential risk as they can come loose even with a slightest movement.
The best choice is natural fabrics. Cotton and flannel is easy on the baby’s delicate skin. Flannel should not be confused with a soft woolen fabric. It is the fabric created out of the cotton fabric after it is treated with a typical mechanical process that brings out the fiber in a small way, giving it a naturally soft feel. Another good choice is percale, a fine, closely woven cotton fabric, but it can still not compete with the natural smoothness that flannel offers.

Crib sheets should ideally be large enough to be tucked under the mattress. Stayput fitted crib sheets are one option that you can choose. These fit firmly on the mattress and help in eliminating the risk of accidental suffocation. Opt for organic bedding for your baby to avoid toxic chemicals that are present in conventional sheets.

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