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Baby Bed Comforters
Rules On Baby Bed Comforters
Babies have used comforters for years from birth
throughout childhood. However, in the past ten years, it
has been discovered that baby bed comforters are
hazardous to the health of babies. Use these rules and
ideas to put your already purchased baby bed comforters
to good and safe use.
Never put a baby bed comforter into a crib with a baby.
Most children are ready for blankets in their bed around
age 2. It is suggested to dress the child warmly and use
no cover when the child is sleeping. Young children are
prone to get caught up and tangled in blankets, which
can lead to suffocation. This is a very serious rule
that must be followed.
Do not allow a baby to nap on a loose blanket or
comforter. Even if the comforter is not on top of the
baby when you lay it down, it does not ensure the child
will not pull it onto him or herself during the nap. It
is not worth the risk. Use fitted sheets that are tight
and unable to be easy pulled off of the mattress. As
children grow, they are more likely to pull a fitted
sheet off in the middle of the night, so you may want to
secure it with pins under the mattress.
Never hang a baby bed comforter above a crib as a
canopy. Canopies are harmful for babies and parents
should never make them out of baby bed cribs. Special
baby canopies are available if you insist on having one,
but the safest choice is to forgo the canopy until the
baby is older.
If you have already purchased a baby bed comforter or
still want one to match your decor, consider these ideas
for use. One of the greatest uses for a baby bed
comforter is as a play mat. Young babies need adequate
amounts of time on their tummies playing. The safest
place to allow this time is on the floor. Mothers often
run into the problem of needing a clean and soft place
for the baby to play. Baby bed comforters are the
perfect solution. Baby bed comforters with designs and
colors on them work well because they stimulate the
baby’s brain while he or she plays.
Another great use for a baby bed comforter is as a wall
hanging. Baby bed comforters usually come with standard
crib sets, leaving the parents little to do with it.
Since it already matches the decor, go ahead and hang it
on the wall for extra flair. If you hang it near the
crib, the baby can enjoy it while playing or after a
nap.
Baby bed cribs are not worthless or a waste. They can be
used effectively, just not on the baby while it sleeps.
Safety comes first when it involves children, so use
these rules and ideas of baby bed comforters to keep
your kids safe and happy. Remember, it is better to
overreact than under react.
About the Author
Whitney Acke is a successful freelance writer from Lexington, Kentucky. In
addition to writing, she also enjoys spending time with her husband and their
two young sons. She is a regular contributor to http://www.comforter-n-duvet-cover.com.
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