Basics
Deciding on a nursery or room theme can be a daunting task with all of the patterns, textures and colors that are offered. Decorating a room offers you the option to personalize a nursery for your baby or create a unique room for a toddler or teen. Most collections offer such accessories as lamps, window treatments, picture frames, wall borders and more.
Types of Beds
Crib: Crib bedding fits most standard size rectangular cribs, canopy and convertible cribs. If you have an older crib or an antique model, you want to check with the manufacturer to make sure that standard size crib bedding will fit. Keep in mind that an older crib poses risks such as not meeting current federal safety standards. Most collections include a set that has the basic pieces needed to keep your baby safe and snug while sleeping in the crib. A basic set includes a quilt or a comforter, a padded bumper, fitted crib sheet and a dust ruffle.
Round Crib: Round crib bedding fits standard size round cribs. While a round crib is not the most popular choice for most parents, the round crib provides for a unique and distinctive look for your nursery. A round crib features no corners and has an inside diameter of approximately 46". Before deciding on a round crib, check the measurements carefully as round cribs tend to take up more space in a nursery that a standard rectangular size crib. Most round crib sets may include a padded bumper, fitted crib sheet, dust ruffle, comforter or quilt. In many cases, most manufacturers make the round crib sets differently than the popular crib set, sometimes excluding certain fabrics or appliqués. Check for a complete description of the round crib set before purchasing so you can ensure what it will look like.
Porta Crib: A porta crib is a small sized crib made for travel, weekends or short trips. Porta Crib measurements vary by manufacturer; check the size of your porta crib before purchasing a porta crib set to ensure a proper fit. Most porta crib sets will include a padded bumper, fitted porta crib sheet and a lightweight comforter or quilt. In many cases, most manufacturers make the porta crib sets differently than the popular crib set, sometimes excluding certain fabrics or appliqués. Check for a complete description of the porta crib set before purchasing so you can ensure what it will look like.
Cradle: A cradle is one of the first choices for newborn's place of sleep. This smaller size rectangular sleeping area features a rocking option and is lower to the ground than a crib or a porta crib. Cradles are primarily used from birth until your baby is 4 months or can roll from side to side. Cradle measurements vary by manufacturer, check the size of your cradle before purchasing a cradle set to ensure a proper fit. Most cradle sets will include a padded bumper, fitted cradle sheet and a lightweight comforter or quilt. In many cases, most manufacturers make the cradle sets differently than the popular crib set, sometimes excluding certain fabrics or appliqués. Check for a complete description of the cradle set before purchasing so you can ensure what it will look like.
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