https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 15:25:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696593 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 17:40:54 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2696593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I love these ideas :) we were hoping to keep the bedding neutral and then let each kid pick a stuffed animal and throw blanket for their own bed. And im going to put empty frames on the wall and let them help me pick out printable prints and/or frame their artwork to decorate the walls. I love the name canvas idea :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696586 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 16:59:18 +0000 looch 2696586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Turtle: jumping off that, a name canvas could be a fun way to add color and then when/if they move along, they can take it with them and it's a reminder of their time with you.</p> <p>And they're relatively easy to make, just requires a trip to the art store! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696582 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 16:48:45 +0000 gingerbebe 2696582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would focus on comfort. When I was growing up we had a lot of moves and my brother and I always found a lot of comfort in really cozy bedding. Soft cotton or jersey sheets in solid calm colors or with stars or dots. Plush/minky blankets and fluffy pillows. Then I would have each child pick a throw blanket or lovey in whatever print or character they want, a stuffed animal friend, and maybe even a nightlight of their choice. That way if they have to move on they can take it with them and feel like it's theirs. I also think furniture in natural wood colors is more warm and it's neutral. </p> <p>I personally vote against gray because I feel like it's has an institutional/cement vibe. I would do ocean colors like cream blue khaki teal and light greens, like sea foam. It can easily be girly with mermaids or boyish with ocean animals. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696564 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:54:35 +0000 SweetiePie 2696564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Turtle: I was going to suggest that but obviously don't have experience so I'm glad you suggested it.<br /> I'd keep it simple like grays or something and let each child pick out a comforter and something to hang when they are ready.<br /> So have basics but let them personalize if they wish. </p> <p>PS: what a beautiful thing you're doing. I am in awe of foster parents! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696551 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 15:16:19 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2696551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love land of nod for gender neutral bedding. Their stuff is so cute.</p> <p>[attach=1597/17/ola30d.337x600.IMG_9008.PNG]</p> <p>[attach=1597/17/ola30o.337x600.IMG_9009.PNG]</p> <p>[attach=1597/17/ola311.337x600.IMG_9010.PNG] </p> [attach=1597/17/ola31m.337x600.IMG_9011.PNG] [attach=1597/17/ola31o.337x600.IMG_9012.PNG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696521 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:15:57 +0000 Mrs. Turtle 2696521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lion: Yay! Another foster family! I would keep it really simple, just basics with no theme. Assuming you're not just doing super short term placements, a nice thing to do would be to invite the kids to pick out something special on their own. Maybe a comforter, a wall hanging, or a special pillow case. Something to make the room or bed their own. Foster kids never feel like they have their own space or their own stuff, so letting them pick something out that they can take with them when/if they go might be really nice.</p> <p>Eta: be prepared for it to take some time for them to be willing to pick something out. "I don't care" seems to be a common answer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696519 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 14:10:39 +0000 Bao 2696519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: we have these sheets, love them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696509 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 13:52:23 +0000 GreenThumb 2696509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots of nice colors (and they are having a sale!!): <a href="http://www.thecompanystore.com/kids" rel="nofollow">http://www.thecompanystore.com/kids</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696487 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 13:15:57 +0000 looch 2696487@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do a print of some sort, like a madras plaid. Or a solid gray or orange. You can find tons of stuff on Overstock. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696484 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 13:11:29 +0000 erinbaderin 2696484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsrain: I love this! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696458 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 11:57:19 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2696458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For inspiration I'd do something like this where blue, coral, and white and is used. </p> <p><a href="https://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/shelter-reveal-the-bedrooms" rel="nofollow">https://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/shelter-reveal-the-bedrooms</a></p> <p><a href="https://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/shelter-makeover-nursery" rel="nofollow">https://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/shelter-makeover-nursery</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696446 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 11:31:26 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2696446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favorite neutral colors are </p> <p>Navy<br /> Lime<br /> Chartreuse/aqua color </p> <p>Mix with white and gray </p> [attach=1506/17/ol9smj.337x600.IMG_3744.PNG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696430 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 10:53:43 +0000 ladybee 2696430@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p> [attach=2199/17/ol9qtj.337x600.IMG_3005.PNG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696428 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 10:52:18 +0000 ladybee 2696428@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would do the woodland sheets with a green blanket and probably the white/tan quilt or orange quilt depending on your style. </p> [attach=2199/17/ol9qsu.337x600.IMG_3002.PNG] [attach=2199/17/ol9qsv.337x600.IMG_3006.PNG] [attach=2199/17/ol9qsx.337x600.IMG_3007.PNG] [attach=2199/17/ol9qsy.337x600.IMG_3003.PNG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696419 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 10:35:42 +0000 Mrs. Oreo 2696419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladybee: i love that bedding! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696414 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 10:27:56 +0000 mrsrain 2696414@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would get a cozy quilt and then sheets in colorful solids to match. I would avoid a theme and stick with colorful accents and cozy components.</p> <p>Eta picture of something I saw on Pinterest! </p> [attach=1308/17/ol9pq4.337x600.IMG_4833.PNG] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696390 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 09:49:34 +0000 Silva 2696390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love Hanna andersson and it's reasonably priced when on sale- really high quality </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696386 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 09:39:48 +0000 rattles 2696386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I'd go with a navy geometric with aqua or yellow. PB Teen has several I like. I think white bedding layered into a cozy room would be lovely though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696381 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 09:08:34 +0000 gotkimchi 2696381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What about a different color instead of white? Blues and grays and then depending who's staying you could easily add a few other touches to personalize it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696380 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 09:02:15 +0000 ladybee 2696380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.target.com/p/woodland-whimsy-sheet-set-pillowfort/-/A-50356688" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/p/woodland-whimsy-sheet-set-pillowfort/-/A-50356688</a></p> <p>I love these sheets. Could you do a light woodland room? I think both boys and girls would like that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/gender-neutral-bedding#post-2696378 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 08:40:32 +0000 Mrs. Lion 2696378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone want to share their favorite gender neutral kid room, specifically their bedding? </p> <p>We are beginning the process of becoming licensed for foster care and need a room for up to 3 siblings age 3-21, for either boys or girls. That seems like a tall order and I keep going back to plain white, but that seems boring haha :) we want it to feel cozy. </p> <p>Thanks :) </p>