Newborn Sleep: What bedding will I need for my baby?

Parents can be really picky for all things related to their newborn. I know, all us parents are. All of us love to buy all those fancy nursery items for the new baby. I feel the same when I saw these amazingly lovely baby items, to pick one for my little one. It is wise to take some time to search for items that are not only fancy and fabulous but functional. You should be able to use it as your baby grows. When it comes to baby nursery, there are certain items which remain unused as newborns grow really fast. For the first 2-3 months they are mostly dressed in pajamas and sleep Bags sack, either in their nursery or in their parent's rooms.

Crib or cot

They are usually made of wood and ready to assemble. Go for a strong and sturdy model as your baby is going to have to sleep in it until she moves to her own bed. A baby can sleep in the crib until she is almost 36 months and the crib is going to have to last for about three years of time. Choose the model according to USA crib safety standards. It should have bars and a soft-drink can should not be able to fit between two bars. If your baby is going to sleep in the same room as you're for first 3 or say 6 months go for a model with wheels. Or you can easily move the crib/cot from one room to another as required.

Mattress

While you can choose the type of mattress according to your choice and budget (foam, natural fiber, innerspring etc.). Consider cost, comfort, and durability, as your baby can sleep in her crib for up to 36 months. Make sure the mattress you choose is firm and no more than 6 inches thick. First 6 months of your baby is most vulnerable to SIDS. It should fit the cot without any gaps. The ones with waterproof cover on one side and cotton cover on one side are easy to keep hygiene; you can turn cotton side during hot weather.

Crib sheets and swaddling blankets

Buy fitted crib sheets as they are time-savers and stay in place. You can choose from 100% cotton or cotton jersey. Use lightweight blankets or thin cotton blankets to swaddle your baby as fleece blankets may make your baby too hot. Three or Four sheets and two or three blankets are good enough to start with.
You may want to swaddle your baby up to the age of two months. You will need a thin cotton blanket for this. Swaddling help newborns to sleep better, though it can be potentially dangerous once your baby learns to roll over while sleeping. Your baby may break free of the swaddle, the loose blanket can go over his face, leading to suffocation.

Baby sleep sack or sleeping bag

Your baby may feel comforted by being covered with a sleep sack. Many parents choose sleep sacs over blankets as infants can't kick them off, do not wake up cold in the night. You can start using sleep sacks when your baby is 8 weeks old, they are a great transition to swaddling. Some of the model start with size 0 and you can use these for your newborn. A newborn sleep sack may help to keep out the cold while sleeping. A 2.5 tog baby sleep bags sack is warm enough for a 66F room but breathable enough for warmer weather.

Sleeping Bag - SP-1305-A