Does a newborn need bedding?
Children who have recently arrived from the maternity hospital can sleep up to 18 hours a day, so the baby needs bedding.
Just like an adult, a newborn needs to purchase the following items: a sheet, duvet cover and pillowcase - this is the basis of a children's set. If the child sleeps without a diaper, you can put a disposable diaper on the sheet - then you won’t have to wash the bedding too often. You can only buy a pillow and a pillowcase for the stroller. Instead of a sheet, a regular cotton diaper will do just fine.
How to choose bedding for a newborn
Bed linen for newborns must be of high quality and safe. This means that the kit must meet the following requirements:
- natural fabric composition. The material must be breathable, hygroscopic, hypoallergenic. Cotton is ideal in this regard;
- compliance with GOST. Russian manufacturers have the right to produce sets for babies only from 100% cotton. Foreign brands may add impurities of synthetic fibers, so before buying underwear for a child, you should at least study the label;
- lack of small details. Beads, rhinestones, and bows are best left for older children. Items for babies should not contain elements that could end up in the mouth of a newborn.
In addition, you should pay attention to the seams. They should be internal, unnoticeable and not cause discomfort to the child.
Safety
First of all, when purchasing, pay attention to the presence of a label indicating the composition of the fabric. They must be environmentally friendly without harmful impurities and specific odors. Paints must be resistant to washing or tactile contact.
There must be a certificate to confirm this. You need to buy bedding for your baby not on a dubious market, but in a special children's store, preferably from well-known brands with an excellent reputation.
Bedding for a newborn crib should not contain buttons or other small objects that could pose a threat if the baby becomes interested in them. In this regard, the best option would be zippers or the use of Velcro.
Choose a seamless linen option or with neat processing. There are models with seams hidden inside so as not to irritate the baby’s delicate skin.
Bedding set for a newborn. What does it include?
A children's set can consist only of a duvet cover, pillowcase, sheets or contain additional elements. It is very convenient to purchase an extended set with sides, which also includes a pillow, mattress cover, and blanket. A pillow for a newborn is needed to make it softer for the baby to sleep. It is flat and will not cause discomfort to the baby.
The bumpers are needed to prevent the baby from hitting the hard edges of the crib. This is especially true after 3-4 months, when children become more active. For the same reason, it makes sense to choose a sheet with an elastic band: this way it will not wrinkle and create uncomfortable folds.
Sometimes bedding sets for newborns include a canopy for the crib. This item performs only an aesthetic function and is not a mandatory element. If parents decide to hang a canopy over the crib, they should wash it regularly to remove dust and dirt.
Photo of a children's Sofushka set from the manufacturer Sleepy Gnome
Features of choice
You should not buy the first set of bed linen with an attractive pattern for your newborn. Young parents need to approach their choice responsibly. After all, children are our future. In addition, babies sleep a lot and for a long time, and, therefore, he will be in constant contact with the laundry. And it is not advisable for the child to develop allergic rashes on the body or more serious problems because of this.
Fabrics, color
Items on which a newborn sleeps must be made of natural fabrics. There are several options for cotton materials acceptable for the production of children's underwear:
- calico Durable, lightweight, environmentally friendly material. During operation, it retains its properties for a long time without losing color saturation;
- poplin. Absorbs moisture well, retains heat, and is pleasant to the touch. Practically does not wrinkle and does not require special care;
- ranfors. Dense, wear-resistant material with a silky texture. Hygroscopic, breathable, easy to care for;
- satin The fabric is made of thin twisted threads and has a glossy shine. The material is wear-resistant, durable, and retains color for a long time. Elite items are made from satin. Its price is significantly higher than other cotton materials;
- chintz. Plain-dyed, lightweight, not too warm material. Chintz is hygroscopic, good for summer nights. It is cheaper than other cotton fabrics due to its ease of manufacture;
- flannel. It has a characteristic “combing” on the inside, so it is good for the cold season;
- batiste. It is made from the finest threads, rarely intertwined with each other. The fabric is light, soft and airy. The disadvantage is the fragility of the material.
As for colors, children's sleepwear should be dim so as not to excite the nervous system. For a boy, blue shades are suitable, for a girl, pale pink. A universal option for newborns are white, beige, and cream tones. A small, discreet pattern is allowed.
How many sets of bedding do you need for a newborn?
The number of bedding of one type depends on whether the child will sleep in a diaper or do without it. If you plan to put your baby in diapers, then you can limit yourself to two sets. If the child sleeps without a diaper, then the sheet will have to be changed many times a day. In this case, you need to stock up on a large number of kits.
To avoid changing sheets too frequently, it makes sense to use disposable absorbent diapers. You can also lay an oilcloth on the sheet, and a regular cotton diaper on top. This will make life much easier and will not require a huge number of spare sets of linen.
Bedding sizes for newborns
Russian sizes of bedding for a crib can be:
- pillowcase: 35x45, 45x45 cm, 40x60 cm;
- sheet: 60x120 cm (model with elastic), 80x120, 110x150 cm;
- duvet cover: 110x140 cm, 100x150 cm.
The standard is a pillowcase 40x60 cm, a sheet 110x150 cm, a duvet cover 112x147 cm. The cradle will require items smaller than standard sizes.
European and American sizes may differ slightly from Russian sizes. Before buying a baby set, it is recommended to measure the crib, as well as the pillow and blanket.
Photo: Lapetti Scandinavia children's set of 4 pieces
Dimensions
Basically, for cribs, standard bedding sizes for newborns are used: 120x60 cm. But it is still better to measure the size of the mattress yourself. To give a gift to a baby in honor of his birth, the necessary parameters should be clarified with the young parents. The best option for purchasing bedding would be to buy it at the same time as the crib in the same store.
Manufacturers, prices
Today there are a lot of Russian and foreign companies producing beautiful sets for newborns. Russia, Turkey, Italy and other countries make sets from various materials and give them original designs. The most popular brands are:
- Perina (Featherbed). A Belarusian brand that produces ready-made Perina Bambino kits, as well as blankets and mattress covers for newborns. Perina's company produces premium lingerie from expensive satin. Price - about 5700 rubles;
- Lappetti . Manufacturer – Russia. The Lapetti company produces sets of mainly universal shades. A set of 6 items from this company costs from 5,600 rubles;
- Golden goose . A domestic company engaged in the production of textiles for children. A calico set of 13 items can be purchased for RUB 2,900;
- Feretti . Manufacturer – Italy. The cost of a set of 6 items from Ferretti starts from 4100 rubles;
- Ikea . A Russian company that produces certain types of bedding and basic sets. A 3-piece set of bedding for newborns can be purchased for just RUR 1,000;
- Piccolino . Polish manufacturer producing microfiber cotton sets. The cost of a set of 6 items is about 6900 rubles;
- Belpostel . Russian manufacturer producing colorful crib sets. The price for a set of 3 items will be about 2500 rubles;
- Waltery . Chinese manufacturer producing kits from various materials. A satin set of 3 items can be purchased for only 1,600 rubles;
- Giovanni Baby . Russian brand collaborating with the UK. Produces underwear in various shades with interesting patterns. The price of a cotton set of 5 items is 2600 rubles;
- Sofija . A domestic manufacturer producing cotton bed linen in delicate colors. A set of 5 items from Sofia costs about 4800 rubles.
How often should a newborn's bedding be changed?
Even if the bedding seems clean, it needs to be changed once a week. If your baby sleeps without a diaper, you will have to wash the sheets every day as they get dirty. You should also carefully monitor the cleanliness of the pillowcase, because the child may spit up on it.
It should be noted that not only the pillowcase, sheet and duvet cover, but also the pillow and blanket should be washed. They should be washed separately from “adult” items using children’s detergents.
Bedding is essential for a newborn, and you should choose it just as carefully as you keep it clean. The set must correspond to the size of the crib and be made of natural hypoallergenic materials. Today you can choose a set from the desired number of items for a crib of any shape.
Children's bedding from famous brands
For people who are serious about the quality of any kind of product, the name of the manufacturer is a very important aspect, since cheap market consumer goods can not only cause discomfort, but also become a real danger for a small child, especially when it comes to his bedding.
The Panda-Baby.ru online store offers you to buy children's bedding from the world's most reputable brands with many years of experience in this field, which makes their names a real guarantor of product quality.
In addition to the most famous foreign manufacturers, our brands also include recognized Russian textile factories: Golden Goose and Sleepy Gnome. And the furniture brand Lel offers customers not only ergonomic cribs, wardrobes and chests of drawers, but also high-quality sets of children's bedding.
