Breathable Crib Mattress Cover

While it might not be the most “fun” kind of baby shopping, shopping for your infant’s mattress is an important task that requires careful consideration. For their first year of life, babies spend quite a bit of time sleeping! You’ll want to know the qualities of a good mattress to help you know what to look for when buying a crib mattress. Here are some topics to consider when looking for a baby crib mattress. 

1. Firmness and Support 
2. Materials and Construction
3. Size and Fit

If kids had it their way, they’d probably never sleep. Their little bodies are so busy exploring all day that it’s important that they get a healthy amount of sleep each night. But for many parents, bedtime is a struggle. This is where a bedtime routine that’s followed diligently can come in handy - both for children and their parents! It may seem straightforward, but you’d be surprised how much easier it is to get your child to bed when they have sleep cues and know what to expect.

1. Be consistent
2. Try a countdown (for toddlers and older children)
3. Bathtime!
4. Do a quiet wind down activity 
5. Get dressed for bed
6. Night time feedings (for babies)
7. Put your child down while they are drowsy but awake

There are many bonuses to having your baby sleeping in a bassinet next to you. It’s more convenient for nighttime feeding and changing since newborns are prone to waking up more frequently. 

However, once your baby starts to show signs of rolling, it may be time to transition them to their crib to ensure they’re sleeping safely. If that’s the case, keep reading to learn the signs that your baby is ready to be done with the bassinet and tips for transitioning from bassinet to crib.

1. Understand the transition timeline; age considerations and developmental milestones
2. Prepare for the transition; choose a crib and set up the nursey with comforting items
3. Create a transition routine; think about daytime naps, bedtime routine adjustments and using a sleepsack swaddle or wearable blanket

Expect a few bumps along the way when you transition your baby to a crib. It’s perfectly normal for their sleep to be slightly off during this time. The key here is to keep up with your usual bedtime routine and maybe squeeze in extra snuggles if things get tough. Remember, consistency is your best friend during this phase, and a little patience goes a long way.

Lastly, think about crib safety! Here are some tips: 

1. Choose a crib mattress that fits snuggly in the crib
2. Keep the crib free from pillows, crib bumpers, toys, blankets, etc

Choosing a nursery theme is one of the most exciting parts of preparing for your little’s arrival. And once you’ve got that perfect theme, it makes choosing things like crib bedding and room decor so much easier.

Not sure where to start? The good news is there are tons of great themes out there. Here are ten of our faves, including classic themes and some more unexpected ones too.

1. Florals 
2. Safari 
3. Celestial
4. Woodland
5. Princess
6. Tropical 
7. Bohemian 
8. Travel
9. Literature