Bed linen for a newborn is an obligatory part of the shopping list that future parents make. In fact, the choice of such a product should not be difficult, but in practice, the expectant mother is faced with such a variety of sets for the crib and bedding that it can be very difficult to make the right choice. In this article, we will talk about what requirements bedding for a newborn should meet, how not to be mistaken with the size and how to choose the right set that will not harm your baby.
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The child will need bedding immediately after leaving the hospital. At home, the package that the medical staff will hand over is unfolded, and the baby will need to sleep somewhere, and he sleeps at this age for 22-23 hours a day. Lingerie for babies has a number of differences from sleeping sets used by adults or middle-aged and older children.
You need to clearly understand that the set of bed linen is purchased separately from the set for the crib. The set is a set of soft sides for a crib, a stole. It also includes a pillowcase, duvet cover and bed sheet. But one such set will not be enough. A beautiful kit should definitely be bought. But a completely different task is faced by parents when choosing a replacement kit.
In order not to experience problems when changing linen, you need to have at least three sets of bedding: one - the very beautiful set with a canopy, chosen as the main one, and two - separate.
Bed linen in a crib for a newborn must meet safety requirements more than any other. The skin of a newborn is very sensitive. He was only recently born, and therefore his skin is still in a state of intensive adaptation to a new habitat. In addition, newborns sweat more, especially in the head area. If the linen is rough, it will be dyed with dubious textile dyes, a strong allergic reaction, atopic dermatitis, and contact dermatitis may most likely begin. Because of this, the child's sleep, appetite and general development will suffer.
Linen should be the size that exactly matches the size of the crib with a small "reserve" for refueling, because the time is not far off when the child begins to actively roll over, crawl. Smaller laundry will begin to gather in folds, which will be unpleasant for the baby, which again will lead to sleep disturbances. A baby who is poorly rested at night will eat worse, worry more and will certainly not let his parents get enough sleep. Therefore, the question of buying bed linen for a baby is, without exaggeration, a question of the comfort of the whole family.
Usually, parents are determined with the model of the crib even before the question of bedding arises. Therefore, before buying, you should understand exactly what size bed you have prepared, and also take into account the shape of the bed. Beds are not only rectangular, but also oval, cradles, cribs, etc.
Newborn underwear should be as reliable as a Swiss safe. It should withstand washing and ironing with dignity, not fade, not "shrink" after washing. The fabric must be strong and soft at the same time.
Choosing a kit - step by step instructions
To do everything right, it is recommended to approach the choice quite seriously and act according to a simple plan.
- Measure the crib - length, width and height of the mattress. You will need this data in order to compare the sizes of the ready-made kits with what you need exactly. Do not forget to measure the parameters of the duvet in order to accurately determine the size of the duvet cover.
- Pay attention to the manufacturer. It is better to give preference to those kits that are made in large factories with good recommendations. Doubtful cheap sets of children's underwear, sewn into an unknown place, with a high degree of probability will not meet even basic safety requirements.
- Start your selection by assessing the quality and type of fabric.
- If your baby is about to be born in winter, choose flannel underwear. It retains heat better and has one-sided or two-sided fluffy and delicate fleece.
- In warmer months, instead of flannel, it is better to take a thinner fabric, for example, cotton or chintz linen. Chintz is affordable, but will last less, since the fabric does not differ in increased wear resistance. Cotton is more expensive, but it doesn't slip.
- Satin lingerie is a reasonable compromise, since it costs a little more than chintz, but unlike it, it lasts much longer.
- A set of coarse calico is strong and quite pleasant to the touch, but when washed it will fade and lose color.
- Linen underwear is expensive, elite, optimal for a child's skin in terms of benefits, but it is difficult to iron; besides, linen is rough to the touch.
- In light of all this, bamboo linen looks the most advantageous - its quality, price and benefits are in a reasonable balance.
- A novelty of recent years is supercotton linen: quite durable, wear-resistant, delicate, so this choice also has the right to be.
Avoid synthetic fabrics; you should not take linen made of mixed fabric (with a share of synthetics) - such bedding interferes with heat transfer, the child will sweat and overheat, especially if it is born in the summer.
- Pay attention to the pictures and colors. Psychologists say that the color and pattern of the linen have a huge impact on the child's perception, because this is the first thing that a child will see and consider. Newborns perceive colors poorly, but already at 2 months, the baby will begin to look closely at what will be in the immediate vicinity of his eyes with pleasure. Psychologists recommend blue, pink, yellow, as well as sand, cream and terracotta shades. Not recommended red, purple. Pediatricians and dermatologists are of a different opinion. They believe that it is best to take white linen, without textile dyes, which give it shades. The fewer dyes, the better for the sensitive skin of babies.
- Pay attention to accessories and decorations. Lacy ruffles and bows look beautiful, touching, but only until the first or maximum of the second wash. In addition, lace inserts can be stiff and the child will scratch them. Avoid underwear with buttons, zippers. A great idea for a caring mother is a sheet with an elastic band that attaches to the mattress and does not slip anywhere even when the baby begins to move and crawl on the bed.
- Check the size of the kit you like with the size of the crib. Today on sale there are three standard options for sizes of linen in a Russian-made bed. Pillowcases are 60x40 cm, 70x50 cm and 70x70 cm. But there is no need for a pillow yet, children under two years old are not recommended to use pillows. There are four types of sheets, some sets include two sheets of different sizes: 150x120 cm, 210x150 cm, 214x150 cm, 260x180 cm. Russian-made duvet covers are: 147x115 cm, 210x150 cm, 215x143 cm and 220x160 cm. Imported linen is standardized according to European sizes. ... Duvet covers from such sets have dimensions of 205x225 cm, and sheets - 220x245.
- If you are opting for a basic set with bumpers, check the filler for those bumpers. Only natural materials are considered safe. If you have already decided on a set that is cute for you, do not hesitate to seem boring, ask the seller to present a certificate of quality and a certificate of conformity for the selected set of bedding.
These documents will allow you to make sure that the linen is not fake and that the contents of the package in terms of fabrics, dyes and filler of the sides fully correspond to those stated on the label.
Lingerie in an oval bed
Separately, it is necessary to dwell on oval and round beds, which today are becoming increasingly popular among future parents and parents of babies. It can be quite difficult to choose sets in such beds.
The sides of the crib should be covered with pillows of the same size, measuring 30x30 cm. There should be at least 12 of these in your kit. These side cushions, which will close the crib around the entire circumference, can be curly - in the form of frogs, kittens, etc. Get ready for the fact that, perhaps, soon you will have to sew them together, because the baby will quickly learn to disassemble the separate elements of the boards standing side by side.
The choice of fabric, filler, accessories, the approach to safety requirements for such underwear should be carried out according to the above plan. But you have to think carefully about the dimensions. Most kits are suitable for both round and oval cribs. The dimensions of a standard bed sheet for a round bed are 75 cm, and for an oval bed - 125x75 cm. The dimensions of the duvet for such beds should be at the level of 110x140 cm, the duvet covers in the sets are designed specifically for such blankets.
Some sets of baby underwear for oval or round beds have two different sizes of pillows and an extra blanket. Check the package contents before purchasing. If you do not know the size of your bed, measure the diameter of a round bed with a measuring tape; for an oval, measure the longitudinal and transverse dimensions. This will help you find the best underwear for your baby.
Where to buy?
The question of where exactly to make a purchase did not arise 20 years ago. Now there is a large selection of lingerie on the Internet, children's stores and even in the markets in special departments. Where to buy is for parents to decide. To get comprehensive information about a product, to make sure of its safety by reading the certification, it is better to go to large children's stores. Firstly, the choice of linen there is always much better, and, secondly, large chains often hold promotions and sales, so there is a chance to buy an excellent elite or designer set of baby bedding for a reasonable price.
An online purchase is always a surprise. There is no guarantee that you will receive exactly the set that you have chosen and will be of the exact color that you indicated in the order. Even the big name of a well-known manufacturer on the packaging with underwear that you order in an online store is not a reason to take their word for it.
Quite often, well-known brands are counterfeited, since this makes it possible for unscrupulous manufacturers to get maximum profit with low costs for the purchase of cheap fabric and the services of clandestine seamstresses from the countries of the former CIS. They do not think about the health of your child, who then has to sleep on such underwear.
How do I prepare the kit for use?
You have bought bed linen, with which we can sincerely congratulate you. Now prepare it for the arrival of a new family member from the hospital. To do this, a new set should be removed from the packaging and washed with hypoallergenic baby washing powder (marked "from birth") at a temperature of no more than 30 degrees.
Then the linen is dried, ironed and used as directed before leaving for the maternity hospital. While the mother and the baby are in the obstetric facility, you can cover the removed bed with a special cover or blanket so that the laundry does not become dusty.
Many people prefer to entrust the first filling of the crib to a new father. And he does this usually an hour or two before discharge, since the rest of the time he celebrates the birth of a child with colleagues, friends and relatives, he runs between the hospital and the store. It is clear that the father will not have time to wash, dry and iron the kit (as an option, he will forget). Prepare your laundry in advance and show your spouse where it will be. This ensures that the baby, upon arriving home, is in the safe and gentle environment of his first crib.
In the next video you will find an overview of a set of underwear for a newborn baby from "Lapulyandia".
