Childrens Bed Sheets and Bedding Sets, Ratings and Reviews

If you’re wondering where to get luxury children’s bedding – Kathy Ireland and Company might be a nice place to start. Naturally, you want to know if they have boys and girls bedding. Featured on their opening luxury children’s bedding web page is the lovely girl’s Emma Bedding set by Nautica. The floral, stripe, bar and polka dot combination with pink and chocolate tones should be pleasing to both the moms and dads as well as the daughter(s). Like most of their luxury children’s bedding, this is a complete set with pillows, shams, sheets, covers, window treatments and more.

Also available for the girls is the Anna’s Dream by Pem America set. It comes in a largely pink and lilac color motif with a butterfly and flora design motif. This delightful set is a patchwork design complete with ladybugs stepping along vines. One set for the rambunctious girls would be the Bobby Jack Burst My Bubble design set by Bobby Jack. It’s cute and whimsical at the same time with the Bobby Jack monkey chewing and blowing gum bubbles. Naturally, the main color motif is monkey brown and bubble gum pink. The set design is comical and should get a giggle out of just about anybody. The Bobby Jack Monkey motif design continues in the Bobby Jack Groovy Stripes Bedding (It’s difficult to understand why the link to this set was that it linked us to Ralph Lauren designer bedding sets!).

The boys are not left out of these wonderful and child-appropriate collections. Once again, boys and the nautical theme are suitably represented in the Atlantic Isle Nautical Bedding set by C & F Bedding. Anchors, boats and lighthouses will delight the sailors at heart – young and old. This set would be very appropriate for your houseboat or live-in lighthouse. Also fun and suitable for the young paleontologist is the Dinosaurus Bedding set from Ashley. NASCAR, Formula 1 and young gear heads will have restless nights trying to sleep on their F1 and Formula 1 Bedding by Le Vele. As with both, these depict NASCAR and Formula 1 race cars flying out of the bedspread and into their dreams.

It should be needless to say that special needs kids deserve as much enjoyment and self-expression in their personal space as every other kid. And yet until recently it’s seemed so difficult to find beds for special needs kids that were anything but sterile, utilitarian and ordinary. Fortunately, interior designers are finally starting to catch wind of this glaring need in children’s bed design and have begun incorporating elements of fun, playfulness, and fantasy into custom special needs kid’s beds.

Parents of special needs kids have complained for years that the only beds available to their children have been cribs and not beds. Not only are special needs cribs expensive and ugly, but they can also be humiliating and disempowering for special needs kids older than toddler age who have enough to work through already without also having a bedroom that makes them feel like they’re still an infant. Other past attempts at special needs beds just look like stalls and hospital beds, none of which inspire any sort of delight in the child forced to sleep there.

That’s why custom special needs beds are such a welcome and attractive alternative. Now a special needs kid can have a custom castle bed, a custom race car bed, a custom tree house bed, a custom mansion bed, or any other custom fantasy bed they can imagine – just like their friends.

There’s no reason, for example, that a child in a wheelchair can’t have a custom theme bed befitting his fondest desires that incorporates into it wheelchair access. Beds for special needs kids may also include extra storage space to accommodate all their special child care items. From building materials to access and safety, every element of day-to-day living with a special needs child can be taken into account in the design and building process.

A key element of custom beds for special needs kids is clear visibility between the bed and the rest of the room, allowing parents to keep a close eye on their special needs child with an easy sightline from the bedroom door as well as allowing the child him or herself to see windows, wall murals, a TV, or any other cherished and crucial bedroom item or element directly from his or her bed.

One key aspect of custom theme beds designed for special needs kids is that any objects or devices critical to the child’s care can be easily incorporated into the design such that it is camouflaged to fit in with the overall fantasy setting. This allows for all the child’s special needs to be taken care of, not least of which is the need to feel “normal” and not have their medical circumstances staring them in the face at every second.

If you’re the parent of a special needs kid, why not get them a bed that is both attractive and appealing to them while let at the same time fitting their extra-special needs.

Just because they are twins doesn’t mean that they have to like the same things. They will soon tell you that they do not like to share a room with their twin because they don’t like the same things as the other. If your space is too small to accommodate another bedroom then you have to think of some ways that they can each individually express themselves with out clashing with another.

Most boys like bugs so you can create a bug theme in their room that will have them amazed at how many different species there really is. You can start with the ceiling. there are glow-in-the-dark bugs that you can place on the ceiling that will attract their attention. On two of the walls you will want to paint their favorite color, one wall for each of them. Help them to come up with colors that coordinate together so you don’t have a room decor that is distracting.

For the ceiling, you want to use a light blue color to resemble a sky. You want the walls to be primary blue and green in color. Your child can also choose these colors or they can choose a color that matches with the rest of the decor. The floor needs to look like the dirt so paint it a light color brown. You will need bugs crawling up the walls.

If you have hardwood flooring down then you can add some area rugs to the floor. You can find several different colors of boys rugs but make sure that they can match the decor in your twins room. Blue or green is a good color to choose. You may be able to find bug rugs to put down on each side of their bed.

Next, you want to place table colors in blue and green on their kids table. You may want to use a gingham color print or another color to add a little bit of a pattern to the room since you are using all solid colors.

Next, have them walk around the back yard and take pictures of bugs they see. This may take a few days in order to get enough pictures for their room but once you have enough, take them to your local store and have them blown up to an 8×10. Then you can hang them in their room at various places on the wall. You just want to hang up about 8 pictures total so try to get each twin to snap four pictures.

You can purchase some bugs from any toy store and wrap twine or blue and green ribbons around them. These ribbons can go around the bedposts and around the headboard so it looks like the bugs are following a trail around their bed.

The childrens bed sheets should be solid colors of blue and green so you don’t have too many prints in the room. Mix and match brown, blue, and green by placing a blue fitted sheet on one bed and a green flat sheet. Then reverse it on the other bed.

You’re a lover of all things vintage. You pride yourself on thrift store finds. Not only this, but you get involved. You DIY. If a dress is the wrong size, you’ll sew a few seams, shorten the skirt. If a chair needs re-upholstering, you’re just the girl for the job.

Then along comes baby. Well, the promise of baby. The plus sign on that little stick.

Of course you visit your parents and pull down all your own baby gear from the attic. Oh, how sweet! you cry, over and over, sorting through tiny clothes and ragged stuffed animals.

And then–you gasp–there it is! The cradle. The one your grandfather carved by hand. Your father slept in it, you slept in it, and it’s been waiting here for some three decades, just waiting for you to retrieve it, line it with the perfect infant crib bedding, and rock it gently while you sing soft lullabyes to your own little darling.

The thing is, as soon as you discovered baby on board, you developed a new passion for all things CLEAN AND SAFE. You can scrub the cradle down, but is it…safe?

You slept in it, and you’re still here, so probably. But then again, you can remember a family road trip from Connecticut to California where you bopped around the trunk of the family Volvo, nary a seatbelt in sight. Thank the angels of the highway you survived just fine, but times have changed. With knowledge comes responsibility, or something like that.

Plus, the old childrens bed sheets are mildewed, and that’s just not okay.

Okay, safety first.

How To Make Sure The Crib Your Grandfather Made Is Safe For Your Baby

1. How’s the base? Is it wide and solid? A wide and sturdy base allows you to rock the cradle without it tipping over.

2. If there are slats, how far apart are they? They should be no more than 2 3/8 inches apart.

3. Any rough spots or splinters? Exposed hardware? Your hand should be able to rub over every inch comfortably.

4. If there are any latches or locks, make sure they’re secure.

If you’re satisfied that grandpa’s handiwork passes the test, wonderful! If not, there are a number of gorgeous, old-style cribs on the market today. You might not run into them in your average baby furniture store, but there are excellent online sources with a wide variety to choose from.

Next stop, infant crib bedding.

1. It’s very important for the mattress to be a tight fit. There should be no room between the mattress and the cradle floor or walls. Measure your crib. You might find the right size mattress online. You might have to have one specially made. Or, DIY girl, maybe you can size one on your own.

2. Infant crib bedding is not the same as grown-up bedding. You need a mattress pad (to guard against leaky diapers!), a fitted sheet that can be secured snugly, and something to keep your baby warm. Babies can be hurt by a tangle of childrens bed sheets or blankets, so you want bedding that can stay snug around baby–like swaddling blankets, or a sleeper that zips or fastens closed.

There are so many adorable infant bedding sets on the market. This is something you’ll want to buy new, most likely, rather than vintage. Look for super soft cottons. Our advice is to find organic cotton. Combined with the heirloom cradle, it’s the perfect blend of appreciating the past and being mindful of the future.

Some kids seem to want to change their rooms all the time. As a child I was always rearranging my room, moving my desk and bed to different alignments, placing new posters on my walls or wanting to paint them different colors.

It’s no surprise that kids want to do this. A child’s room in one of the few places that kids feel like they can really control, especially if they feel powerless in other areas of their life. Although they can’t drive a car or decide where they want to live they can influence the look and feel of their own room.

If your child is unhappy with the current look of their room, you don’t have to make extensions or repaint the walls. Adding fairly inexpensive decorative elements can make a huge difference to the decor and to the overall feel of the room.

Elements like bed covers, lamps and floor mats add character to a room and can help kids feel like the room is their own space to express themselves. They are generally affordable options that make a huge impact.

A bed takes up a large part of a bedroom and provides a perfect palette to start revamping a child’s bedroom. Replacing an old quilt cover, comforter or sheet set on your child’s bed can lift a room and breathe new life into the space. Matching drapes can often be added to enhance the theme of the room.

A desk or bedside lamp is another area where small changes can make a huge difference. As a major source of light in the room it draws the eye and with numerous colourful and quirky options can be one of the ways kids can express their character easily.

A floor mat takes up alot of space in the room. Having an old or dull carpet or mat can really bring the mood of a room down. Replacing or covering dull carpet with a bright or distinctive mat can help kids feel like the room is their own space.

Redecorating a room doesn’t necessarily mean spending alot of money. By making small but distinctive changes, you can really help kids feel proud of their room and themselves.

When parents leave the hospital with their newborn, the hospital is required to check that the car has a car seat. Parents may be aware of this rule, but not everyone realizes all the safety standards of infant crib bedding and furniture. In mid-October, over 40,000 drop-side cribs were recalled by the U.S. Product Safety Commission after receiving word of several injuries due to faulty side rail detachments. It is vital that parents continually check the U.S. Product Safety Commission’s website for any recalls on products and read up on tips to ensure their child’s safety.

Before purchasing an infant crib, check for peeling paint and splinters. Older cribs may have been originally painted with lead and of course you don’t want your baby hurting himself on any splintered wood. The slat spacing should be no more than 2 and 3/8 inches thick which is about the width of a soda can. Most new cribs shouldn’t have this problem. If the crib has posts, they should be at least 16 inches above the end panels so your baby’s clothing cannot get caught on them. Also make it a habit to frequently check the crib’s hardware to check for loose, missing, or broken parts.

Choosing the correct mattress for both infant and toddler beds is very important. The mattress should always be firm and the baby should always sleep on his back. If a mattress is too soft, the baby can easily roll over and suffocate. The mattress should be 27 by 51 inches and you should not be able to place more than two fingers between the mattress and the crib frame. When your baby reaches about 6 months and can fully stand, adjust the crib height to the lowest setting in case he’s an escape artist. You don’t want him to crawl out of the crib when it’s several feet from the floor.

You might be tempted to leave a toy or a bottle in the crib with your baby at night, but this can pose as a serious danger. Always remove all items when you put him to sleep. Also make sure that the mobile is high enough from the crib so he can’t grab it. If he can stand, the mobile needs to go. Babies have a lot of free time on their hands so it won’t take long for him to figure out how to pull off pieces. Another safety tip is not to fill the infant crib bedding with blankets, childrens bed shees and pillows. All those blankets can easily entangle the baby.

One of the most dangerous cribs is the drop-side crib mentioned earlier. Most manufacturers have completely eliminated making these cribs because they are so dangerous. Unfortunately, many parents still continue to use them. It’s best to simply avoid this type of crib and purchase another crib or a bassinet. Cribs continue to be the leading cause of injury and death among all baby products, so always err on the side of caution. Continue to check toddler beds and toddler furniture too as your child grows to keep him safe.

Does your son change cartoon or action figure obsessions more often than he changes his underwear? If so, this article is for you. While it’s great that your little boy is passionate about what he likes and exploring different things, it can be hard to keep up with as far as his bedroom decorations are concerned; not to mention expensive!

You can help minimize the strain on your patience and wallet from keeping up with his changing tastes by following a few simple guidelines.

Pick Background Colors That Will Compliment Anything

Yellows, navies and neutrals are great color choices for a boy’s bedroom wall color and window treatments because they will match with a lot of different boys bedding and accessories.

If you want to take it a step further you can pick basic boys bedding in a solid color that matches the rest of the room and then use pillows, throws and other accessories to update the theme of the decorations as your son’s interests change.

Boys Bedding Options

There’s a wealth of boys bedding options on the market to choose from. You can find boys bedding and accessories inspired by everything from dinosaurs to cartoon action figures to sports.

The challenge is helping your son pick something that he will enjoy for at least a few years to make your investment worth it. Sports bedding is a great place to start. If your son has a real interest in a particular sport or team, chances are his love for the game will only get stronger as he grows.

If your son prefers cartoon action figures or movie characters, help him pick a theme that is age appropriate and make sure you ask him if he will still enjoy the bedding after the new movie or cartoon craze has passed.

These basic guidelines should help you and your son find boys bedding and accessories that will please you both and stand the test of time.

Interior Decorators and Designers offer the convenience of in home shopping. They come armed with all types of fabric books and window treatment pictures and designs to help you decide on colors, window treatment styles and how to coordinate everything from your bedding to flooring. Interior Decorators or the company they work for make money on everything they sell you! And not by a small margin either! In most cases the basic mark up is around 50%! That’s 50% on fabrics and 50% on labor to have your treatments made and another 50% on installation. But it does not stop there. If you own a real nice above average home than expect to pay above average prices! Interior Decorators are smart! And if you live in a up scale neighborhood than you most likely will be priced accordingly!

So how do you bypass the Interior Decorator? First you need to research the style of window treatments that you like. This should not be that difficult with the power of the web and several decorating magazines. It is best that you stick with traditional styles like Swag and Jabots, Pinch pleated or rod pocket draperies and valances, butterfly or empire valances, upholstered cornices, roman shades etc. Once you have picked your styles you need to learn a little about how they are mounted, for instance custom Swags and Jabots are mounted on a fabric covered board and you install the treatment on your wall using angle irons (“L”) brackets. If you plan on using drapery rods and poles for your treatments I recommend you install them first so you know the exact rod width and finished length. There is also a standard window measuring form that is vary useful that I will cover later. The next step is to find your fabric! I recommend you first look in your local fabric stores. Jo-Ann fabrics for instance offers a 50% off coupon several times a year and is an excellent money saver! What you need to know about your fabric is the following: Yardage availability, type of material, width of fabric and fabric repeat. Now that you have your ducks in a row with the styles of treatments, basic measurements and fabrics all picked out you need to find a Custom Drapery Workroom or Wholesale Custom Workroom, Wholesale Drapery Workroom, etc. The best place to look is in your local yellow pages or yellow pages online.

There are many custom workrooms that will be willing to work with you if you have done your research! Here is a long time secret exposed! If you call a local workroom and tell them you know exactly the style of treatments you want and have window measurements and fabrics all picked out and all you need is how much fabric needed for your project and a labor quote they will work with you! All workrooms also have good resources for drapery installers that offer professional measuring and installation. Take advantage of a bad economy with the housing market down many wholesale workroom companies are willing to cross the line to keep there employees working!

Perhaps your little cherub is too young to comprehend the joyous and festive celebrations of Christmas, but surely you would not want to leave him or her out of gift list, here’s a unique option for you – a special Christmas baby bedding set, something that will remind your child of your thoughtfulness years later!

Face it, you’ll have to do a bit of assembling pieces together to create the Christmas baby bedding set, but you I’m sure you’d do anything for your own angel! You don’t have to grope in the dark, here’s a list of things and the store you can purchase them from:

Online Stores has a perfect and assorted range of such products that you can choose from! Like, Dance With Joy ”The Nativity” Christmas Fitted Baby Bassinet Sheet, Dance With Joy ”The Nativity” Christmas Fitted Baby Crib and Toddler Sheet that will excellently coordinate with their Christmas Handmade Baby Bedding Comforter depicting ”The Nativity” !

They also stock Christmas Bears and Stockings on Cream Handmade Fitted Crib Sheet, Christmas Bows and Holly Handmade Fitted Baby Bassinet Sheet , Christmas Bows and Holly Handmade Fitted Baby Bassinet Sheet, Christmas Stockings & Gifts Handmade Toddler Pillowcase etc..

There’s more, Christmas Tree Handmade Baby Bed Skirt, Gabrielle’s Fleece Blue Baby Blanket and Gift Set ( this set comes in Pink, Green and Yellow shades too)! The variety for each of these items is huge!

Nevertheless, in case you have any difficulty in getting them together, there are two other alternatives, you can either go for the readily assembled Christmas Trains & Candy Canes 5-piece Handmade Baby Bedding Crib Set. Or else there’s an array of patterned fabrics of numerous designs like Christmas Trains and Candy Canes Fabric, Christmas Trains and Candy Canes Fabric, Festive Christmas on Green Fabric, Christmas Joy and Cheer on Red Fabric, Christmas Joy and Merry Christmas Fabric and so on. You can buy these by the yard and then let your tailor make Crib and bassinet childrens bed shees pillowcases, bed skirts, bumpers, comforters etc. using the same theme! You can add Santa Clause inflatable to add to your baby’s delight!

This unique Christmas baby bedding set, will not only remind your child of the special essence of mother and child bonding you share all through the Christmases and nativities for the following years, but also serve as a special heirloom that can be passed down the generations!