Baby bedding should be pleasing to the eye as well as functional; A simple plastic covering placed over the mattress will save many hours of unnecessary cleanup time and still be hidden from sight under the colorful sheets.

It’s fairly common sense that all bedding should be able to be washed, however, make sure you have multiple sets because you can count on the fact that some point both your original bedding and the back-up will be in the wash when your baby has another messy incident. Safety is an important consideration: be sure to check with your baby’s pediatrician about what sheets are appropriate at different ages. Even though the doctor may advise you not to use fluffy blankets for you little ones at night you will still have plenty of chances to use that one-of-kind heirloom blanket or quilt from Grandma during the day.