https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:31:27 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-298452 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:38:50 +0000 littlebug 298452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After reading and looking into all of it, we opted to not get a bedding set, since we'd likely never use the bumpers. Instead, we registered for QuickZip sheets (<a href="http://www.cloudsandstars.com/QuickZipCribSheets.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.cloudsandstars.com/QuickZipCribSheets.aspx</a>). They're not super cute, but I bet I'll appreciate them at 2am when I can just zip off the top of the sheet instead of changing the whole freaking thing. And my mom is making a crib skirt and a blanket that we'll use on the glider and for snuggles until it's safe to use as an actual blanket in the crib. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-298451 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:38:07 +0000 ladyfingers 298451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just registered for a couple of fitted sheets. We're not planning on using bumpers or a crib skirt -- we have a cat, so the crib skirt would just end up being a hair collector! We also registered for an Aden + Anais dream blanket that I can use on myself when I'm nursing, or for when he's older. I didn't really like any of the crib blankets I found as part of sets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-298401 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:11:40 +0000 shopaholic 298401@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef - Thanks for the info! I know it really doesn't seem like it should be such a big concern if everyone still keeps selling the bumpers! It really does come down to personal choice doesn't it?</p> <p>@travelgirl1 - ooh! That's the problem w/baby stuff! All the cute stuff is soooo tempting to buy, and much more fun than the "practical" stuff. I bet your set is super cute!</p> <p>@mrsdaredevil - Awesome that you could make your own set! I think I might just ask my aunt to make me a matching bumper just to have when she makes me the bedskirt too. </p> <p>@looch - oh my, even the breathable bumpers are a don't? I really don't see how those can be dangerous, but you know we live in a super-cautious society now. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297848 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 01:24:02 +0000 looch 297848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think even breathable bumpers are also on the do not use list, according to the AAP.</p> <p>Either way, it's one of those decisions you kind of have to be in the moment to determine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297645 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 20:25:25 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 297645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I personally choose to use a bumper because my LO is so mobile in her crib. I did not buy a set though...I made my own bedding. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297431 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 15:30:11 +0000 travelgirl1 297431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went to Babies R Us yesterday to get important things like a crib - but instead came away with a bedding set that I bet we'll never use, lol! But it was SO DAMN CUTE!!! I couldn't resist. It came with a skirt, sleepsack and sheet though so they're all useable and the cute as a button quilt we can use as a wall hanging or for chilling on the sofa days with baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297408 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:49:26 +0000 loveisstrange 297408@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jholler25: And honestly, most injuries can be avoided if you tie the bumpers on securely and make sure the baby cannot get between it and the mattress. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297404 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:46:39 +0000 PrincessBaby 297404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: Thank you!!! That's really good information...That "re-enactment" part with photos is super creepy! That's probably what caused the mass hysteria!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297402 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:45:07 +0000 matador84 297402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My lo has been a roller--in the hospital they told us to roll up two blankets and put on each side of him so he sleeps totally on his back. I asked about the bumper and they said its fine until he starts rolling/pulling. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297400 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:44:11 +0000 loveisstrange 297400@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jholler25: Here's the article. There were 27 cases between 1985 and 2005. <a href="http://www.californiasids.com/UploadedFiles/Forms/Bumper%20Pad%20Article.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.californiasids.com/UploadedFiles/Forms/Bumper%20Pad%20Article.pdf</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297398 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:42:28 +0000 loveisstrange 297398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jholler25: I think the rate is something like less than 20 confirmed injuries that can be directly attributed to crib bumpers in the last 20-25 YEARS. I think people make a much bigger deal about it than it really is. I think bumpers are super cute and we use them. No issues here yet and she's nearly 6 months old. Now that we have them off for a bit, we're having issues with her banging her head on the crib slats. I'll see if I can find the article about it for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297395 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:38:28 +0000 PrincessBaby 297395@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: I've really REALLY wondered how big of a deal it is. I mean, every baby website that sells bedding still not only actively markets cute baby bumpers, but continue to come out with new ones/new prints. I'm a huge fan of PBK, and they certainly keep pushing them, with no warnings or fine print about dangers...I have wondered if it was not enough of a concern to be a liability worry for them? And if that's the case...Maybe it's not REALLY a big deal....But still I am a chicken so I didn't have the guts to shake it off and buy one:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297392 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:29:35 +0000 loveisstrange 297392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Meh. We use her bumpers. They are off temporarily while we are breaking her from the swaddle since she has started rolling but they'll go back on as soon as she stops being swaddled. It's a very personal decision and they rates of injury from crib bumpers is actually very low. It's very much overstated in the media. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297386 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:23:02 +0000 immabeetoo 297386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our crib is modern so there isn't a spot for a crib skirt. I'm making my own crib sheets from super bright fun fabrics and then my Mom made a quilt. Cheaper for sure - even if you don't want to/aren't a sewer to go through Etsy instead of buying a whole crib set. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297378 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:15:17 +0000 MamaMoose 297378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We will just be using fitted sheets and a crib skirt (and a breathable bumper once LO is old enough that we have to worry about limbs sticking out of the slats). We registered for the matching quilt so that if someone wants to buy it for us we'll have it once LO graduates to a toddler bed. But if no one buys it for us we won't buy it ourselves. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297355 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 13:40:45 +0000 pinkcupcake 297355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was bummed about not being able to use bumpers since they're so cute :( i went with pink breathable bumpers and bought a pretty crib skirt, and some cute sheets. The bedding sets, while adorable, seemed useless since you can't use the bumpers or quilts (unless as a wall hanging) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297254 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 11:30:55 +0000 PrincessBaby 297254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: I think the breathable ones are pretty standard issue, like light pink and light blue, but they're only around $30 if I remember correctly. I haven't seen any "cute" ones but that's okay;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297245 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 11:21:45 +0000 shopaholic 297245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JHoller - LOL! Oh I totally know what you mean! All the cute bumpers with the exposed satin ties get me! But some of them go up to almost $200 and I don't want to keep something just in the closet for no reason. I haven't looked up any yet, but there must be some cute breathable bumpers! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297234 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 11:03:55 +0000 PrincessBaby 297234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: This was one of the biggest bummers for me! The bumper is what makes the bedding sets so cute! I was all excited to order a super cute crib set, and then I found out on here that bumpers were a big fat no no (except for breathable), And our crib really doesn't need a skirt because it's so much wood, it would be hard to see the skirt. So the bad news is I just got some cute pink sheets from PBK, and the good news is that saved me a lot of $$$! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297229 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 10:58:26 +0000 shopaholic 297229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies for the advice! I'm thinking just fitted sheets and a breathable bumper sound like the most practical solution overall, especially with a sleep sack. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297074 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 05:47:55 +0000 heffalump 297074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just bought sheets and a breathable bumper as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297072 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 05:43:57 +0000 matador84 297072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a bumper but it'll come down when he can<br /> Roll/pull. Our sheet set is from pottery barn kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297066 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 04:17:51 +0000 Sweet T 297066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't buy a set either. We have several fitted sheets and a breathable bumper. That's all we've needed. The breathable bumper has been great for keeping DS's arms and legs from getting stuck and helps keep pacifiers in as well. I picked some fabric and my grandmother made a larger quilt (toddler size) for when DS is older. He's one and still doesn't sleep with a blanket, just pajamas and a sleepsack. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297063 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 03:58:10 +0000 pastemoo 297063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I use a real bumper (and a motion monitor). At 3 months we actually stopped using fitted sheets and just use flat sheets (not baby crib sheets). We have lots of handmade blankets; we use them for play and tummy time but not in the crib. We never bought one of those sets. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297048 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 02:54:07 +0000 shopaholic 297048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks Mrs. Bee! Breathable bumpers sound like a great idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297047 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 02:51:41 +0000 Mrs. Bee 297047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shopaholic: we used sleep sacks until charlie was over 2. otherwise he'd kick the blankets off. sleep sack ensured he was warm enough. </p> <p>we used breathable bumpers for both charlie and olive. not pretty but they worked because they would get their legs stuck in the slats otherwise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297044 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 02:34:11 +0000 shopaholic 297044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks Mrs. Bee on the Carousel Designs tips! Wow! Some of the stuff is so pretty!</p> <p>Thanks Looch for your opinion! Yes, I think so many of the bed-skirts are unnecessary! Luckily, my aunt is a seamstress and I've already asked her to make me 1 or 2 to save $$!</p> <p>The bumper and the blanket are the ones I really wonder if will get used? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297042 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 02:03:04 +0000 looch 297042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really think this is one of those topics where everyone has a different opinion. I think the crib skirt is totally useless once you lower the crib, so ours hasn't seen the light of day since my son was 5 months old.</p> <p>Our quilt is a wall hanging and I made the decision to use the bumper once my son was extremely mobile in the crib, so to each his own! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297041 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 01:58:36 +0000 Mrs. Bee 297041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yup most people don't use bumpers anymore since the aap came out against them. and you can't use a blanket until baby is at least 1. you can always do a pretty crib skirt. there have been some pretty sheets these days! check out carousel designs and dwell. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-beddingsets#post-297037 Sun, 16 Sep 2012 01:37:43 +0000 shopaholic 297037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This might be a stupid question, but since I've heard we're not supposed to use crib bumpers and blankets in the crib with babies, are most of the crib bedding sets a waste/useless?</p> <p>Just ordered the crib and mattress and shocked by the cheap/ugly and/or REALLY expensive bedding sets! Do they use the bumpers and blankets later on (and if so, when?) OR are those things just to look cute in pics and when people come over? Wondering if most people just buy sheets? </p>