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Baby Crib Sheets – 5 Things to Consider When Choosing One for Your Baby

 

1. Consider the fabrics used.

Crib sheets should make your baby feel comfortable. Those made of 100% cotton are soft and gentle to your baby's skin. They offer a cool environment for your little one by allowing his skin to breathe. They also absorb moisture and wetness better than sheets made of non-cotton fabric. Others made 100% polyester are waterproof and wrinkle resistance. Polyester is a synthetic fabric that resists wetness and is widely used when making comforters, pillows, and mattresses. There are also those made of combined cotton and polyester fabrics. This combination gives your baby the advantages of both fabrics.

 

2. Check if the sheets are hypoallergenic.

It is important that you check whether your desired crib sheets are hypoallergenic. There are sheets with fibers that may trigger an allergic reaction. An allergic reaction has one or more symptoms like skin rashes, swelling of the face, redness of the eyes, difficulty of breathing. To avoid incidences of having an allergy, choose crib sheets made of organic fibers and materials.

 

3. Choose sheets that were proven free from toxic substances.

Almost all manufacturing companies of baby products have stopped using toxic substances on their items. This is why it will be easier for you to find crib sheets made of safe and non-toxic materials. There were products for babies that have been found to contain harmful substances like lead and phthalate. According to scientific studies, lead and phthalates have harmful effects on your baby's brain and overall health.

 

4. Pick sheets with antimicrobial property.

You and your baby will definitely benefit from sheets with antimicrobial property. Crib sheets with antimicrobial property aid in promoting the health of your baby.  Antimicrobial sheets inhibit the growth of disease-causing microorganisms that lead to illnesses like colds, cough, and infection. These prevent build-up of mold and mildews. They also prevent build-up of odor-causing bacteria.

 

 

5. Select the right colors and designs for your baby.

Crib sheets are available in almost all colors and designs that you can think of. But it is best that you choose them according to your baby's gender. Floral sheets in colors like pink, lavender, and yellow look best on baby girls. Animal-printed sheets in colors like blue and green look best on baby boys. Neutral colors like white, beige, and ecru look best on both baby boys and girls. Designs like stripes and dots look good on both gender, just make sure that you pick the right colors for your baby.

 

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