Finally, you and your newborn were in your own home. While the baby is so vulnerable and affectionate, with special attention it is necessary to approach the choice of all things in the nursery, including - the choice of children's underwear.
What linen is better for newborns?
Today baby bedding for newborns can be of different colors, with different patterns and even appliqués. Lingerie with the image of the cartoon characters should definitely be postponed for a later age, since bright motives can scare the baby, and overexcitation will worsen his sleep.
For the youngest, it will be more suitable to have calm, pastel shades, with an unobtrusive pattern. In addition, it should be pleasant to the body and hypoallergenic - exclusively from natural tissues. Choosing bed linen for newborns, pay attention to linen made from satin, it is higher in quality than its counterparts from calico.
Look at the temperature at which the manufacturer allows you to wash clothes. Since bedding for newborns should be washed often and at high temperature, poor quality linen can not withstand such tests, from heat it can shed a pattern. Therefore, the best choice will be light underwear without drawings, which is not afraid of frequent washing.
What does the kit for newborns consist of?
Usually a set of underwear for babies consists of a sheet, a duvet cover and pillowcases. Sometimes the kit also includes a cot limiter. Pediatricians often call into question the necessity of using a limiter even for children who are learning to walk, and very young children who are not trying to get up yet will not need it at all. Much more important for them is access to fresh air, and it is the limiter (or bumper) for the crib that this access can block.
A similar situation with children's pillows. Despite the fact that all orthopedists and pediatricians unanimously declare that children do not need to use pillows (as this can damage the correct formation of the musculoskeletal system), manufacturers continue to supplement baby sets for newborns with pillowcases. But if you do not need a pillow - there is no need for a pillowcase.
Keep in mind that in reality you will only need a sheet and a duvet cover. The sheet for newborns can be as simple or as an elastic band. A sheet on an elastic band is extremely practical, since it makes it possible to make the surface on which the baby sleeps, even, which is very important for the comfort and correct formation of the child's spine, besides, it will not be folded.
Also, do not forget that you will need at least two sets of bed linen or more, to always have a spare for an emergency.
The sizes of bed-clothes for newborns
When choosing a set of clothes in a baby cot, you need to pay attention to its size, in order to correctly choose the sizes of the laundry itself. More often on sale it is possible to meet linen of the following sizes:
- quilt cover - 147 x 112 cm;
- sheet - 150 x 100 cm;
- a pillowcase - 40 x 60 cm.
If such dimensions do not suit you, you will have to be patient and have your own clothes.
How to wash bed linens for newborns?
It is best to wash your baby's laundry weekly, using hypoallergenic detergents, rinsing the laundry at least four times. The washing temperature is not lower than 60 degrees. Avoid the use of rinsing and conditioner for linen, they usually stay with the tissues and can cause the baby allergic skin rashes, and cause a cough.
Sweet dreams to you and your baby!