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Many Options Exist For Decorating Baby Room
Years ago, buying bedding for a crib was simple. Cotton was the only choice of fabric, and everything was a solid color. There was white, and pastels such as yellow, blue, green, and pink. Eventually, limited prints were introduced, mainly lambs or teddy bears at play. Appliques for ready made crib quilts became available, but they were usually mundane, such as a fuzzy bear or lamb.
At length, manufacturers began to understand that they were not fulfilling the desires of the parents. They created new designs and began to use different fabrics. Bedding for baby became more interesting, and major fashion designers started to create blankets and sheets for tiny customers. Finally, the nursery moved from mere functionality to a room that could be decorated along with the rest of the house.
Individual pieces can be purchased, but many retailers are now offering everything for the crib in one complete bedding collection set. The set contains items that have the same theme. The exact elements vary, but the standard set will usually feature a crib sheet, a blanket or quilt, a bumper pad, and a dust ruffle. The set is usually more economical than buying each item separately.
Designer baby bedding from famous designers is available from numerous retailers. Some of the names, such as Eddie Bauer or Laura Ashley, are quite recognizable to most people. Designers feature a huge variety of themes, from geometrical designs to animal motifs. Exciting fabrics, appliques, and embroidery may also be included.
There is a plethora of themes on the market. Some are clearly designed for little girls, others for little boys, but many are not gender specific. Fish, sports images, pirates, jungle, cowboys, and animal themes are popular choices for boys. Girls might like the angels, flowers, ballerinas, and butterflies offered. Stars, ocean, alphabet, and number motifs are good choices for either gender. There are vintage quilt patterns and abstract geometric designs, and dragonfly and ladybug baby bedding is popular as well.
Some bedding sets feature coverlets that combine a number of different textures, such as corduroy, felt, and satin to make them more interesting to baby’s touch. Organic fabrics and those made from recycled materials are also available.
Accessories can also be found that match the crib sets. Mobiles, lamps, rugs, toy bags, and diaper holders are widely available. Window treatments and wall art to match can also be found. Since there are so many themes to choose from, the only problem will lie in choosing which motif to select.
Vic Bearcroft’s Velour Pad & Pastel Set (VBS1)