Comfort Cotton

For most expectant Mothers, when considering the purchase of a new baby bassinet or a moses masket, the first and foremost consideration is to make sure the bassinet or moses basket adheres to the strictest safety standards. That is the materials must be durable and the construction comfortable.  Now it is possible to line it and fill it with wonderfully soft, safe organic cotton bedding.

For thousands of years, mothers have used baskets, not only as a bed for baby to sleep in but also to transport them to Grandma’s house. Many of us are familiar with the story of how the mother of baby Moses used a basket to save the child from harm at the hands of the Egyptian Pharoah. Mothers are always doing their very best to keep their offspring safe.

When shopping for your newest family member’s nursery, one of the most overlooked items is the baby crib mattress. Be sure to consider comfort, support and safety when comparing mattresses. Your most likely choices for an organic baby mattress will be between a rubber or innerspring mattress.

Organic cotton innerspring and rubber mattresses are quite different. The innerspring mattress is heavier, much more complex and has more bounce to it. Remember that your baby crib mattress will be used for about a year, perhaps even longer if the crib can convert to a small bed.

Are worried about your baby’s sensitive skin absorbing the pesticides and fertilizers that can be found in non-organic baby bedding?  If you are, you will want to purchase nursery bedding that is made from 100% organic cotton. Conventional baby nursery bedding is made white using chlorine bleach and colored using toxic dyes. Organic baby bedding manufacturers use non-toxic vegetable coloring and natural whitening agents.

These organic baby comforters, bumpers and pillows in baby bedding sets are typically stuffed with organic cotton or organic wool.  These materials are resistant to the growth of bacteria and dust mites. Organic wool comes from sheep that are raised organically. The sheep are moved around to prevent overgrazing which could make the farm land infertile.

An added benefit of organic wool is that it is naturally flame retardant.  Therefore, it doesn’t require any chemical fireproofing and to doesn’t need to be treated with harsh pesticides.  This makes the wool softer than non-organic wool.

You can guarantee a comfortable sleep for babies prone to allergic reaction when you put them in hypoallergenic baby bedding. Natural, organic materials such as cotton, wool and silk are what is used for hypoallergenic bedding material. In the manufacture of this baby bedding, common allergens or irritants likely to cause allergic reactions are removed.

Only 100% organic cotton is used for hypoallergenic baby bedding. The fabric is made in pure conditions removing all irritants. Organic cotton or wool baby bedclothes are best suited for the health and well being of the baby. Wool is a perfect non-allergic material to keep your baby comfortable and warm. In the preparation of organic wool, sheep are given special care by the organic  farmers to make the sheep resistant to parasites. This is one of the facts that keeps organic wool free from allergens.

Furnishing your new baby’s crib with sheets that will be needed should make you consider the highest quality you can possibly afford. You’ll be changing the crib sheets quite often because the baby will wet it more often than not, even though they have a diaper on.

Consequently, you want sheets that will be able to endure many, many washings. It is also a good idea to buy as many crib sheets as you can so that you don’t get caught out without a fresh one on hand. Another suggestion is, try to buy organic crib sheets as they are guaranteed not to promote a rash on baby’s delicate skin as their little face rests there for long periods. Also remember to find the best organic washing liquid you can so as not to add any toxic chemicals to the sheets.

Our babies deserve the healthiest products available for their little bodies, including the sheets they sleep on. Organic baby bedding is the best way to go as it is made from only organic material which is derived from all natural fibers such as cotton or bamboo. You can buy organic baby bedding in organic crib sheets, organic cotton mattress, organic bumper guard and even organic blankets. The fabric also tends to have a longer life than non-organic bedding. Organic baby bedding is an ideal choice for any baby for many health related reasons.

Fibers, such as organic cotton and natural bamboo, can actually deter bed bugs from settling in your baby’s mattress. This means that she or he will not be breathing in dust mites and bed bugs. Instead, they’ll be sleeping on organic baby bedding that promotes a cleaner and safer sleeping environment.

Organic mattresses are made from either rubber or cotton. Organic cotton continues to be the preferred material, as these organic mattresses are less expensive. Organic mattresses are made of 100-percent organic cotton, with the internal metal springs to create support and organic wool for a fire retardant surface.

Most cotton mattresses need an organic mattress pad in case of leaks. Organic rubber baby mattresses, on the other hand, are composed of a core made from natural rubber, which is naturally absorbent and won’t allow bedbugs and other pests to inhabit the interior. This type of mattress also uses organic wool for its fire retardant properties and has an organic cotton lining on the outside.

Swaddling babies makes them easier to transport and to hold. In some Middle Eastern and Balkan countries, swaddling is traditional and goes back in time forever. The United States hospitals use the swaddling technique for newborns as well. It would be wise to get using and organic swaddling blanket for your newborn for its first few months.

The biggest benefit of swaddling is that it lowers the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Babies that are swaddled are less likely to turn over and get in a position that can harm them. The possiblity of suffocation is very much lessed as baby cannot roll over and plant it’s fact in the mattress.  Nor will it be able to get the sheets wrapped around the face. It discourages the baby from jerking around and waking up from sudden movements. Babies should be swaddled up to four months and it’s usually around the three-month range when the SIDS risk is at its highest.

When choosing baby bedding, choose something which can guarantee optimum safety and coziness to your baby. The best fabric for the baby would be 100 percent organic cotton bassinet bedding. You want to be sure baby doesn’t develop a rash from chemicals in synthetic materials.

Bassinets are ideally suitable for the baby for the first 3 or 4 months. A perfect bassinet will have a soft cuddly mattress, a puddle pad to protect this mattress, a sheet and a blanket. It is not necessary, or wise, to give a baby a pillow until they are two years old.  The bassinet should be made of soft material with preferably the color blending with the baby’s room.

Baby’s bedding should be carefully chosen with more in mind than a crib’s fashion statement. Baby’s clothing and bedding have to be laundered and if you or family members have allergies triggered by certain materials or laundry products, you have found alternatives.

Your baby does not come with a list of possible allergies so priority should be given to knowing the materials baby’s bedding is made of.  Organic cotton and certified organic wool are a safe bet.  Quality organic baby comforters will list fill materials and fill power (the higher the fill: the more puff and longer it will last) as well as thread count of cover fabric. A baby comforter should be lightweight, provide warmth and be breathable.