Bundle of Joy Newborn Bedding Cues
It is always fun to start decorating a nursery but sometimes deciding on a theme can seem like a daunting task. Before decorating, it is easiest to decide on a bedding set and decorate around that theme. If you are stumped as to where to start, consider these options.
It’s a good idea to buy masculine colors for little boys. Don’t be afraid that it may be tacky – strong colors can be very fashionable. One of the best examples available is Trend Lab’s brown and blue Prep School Blue baby bedding set. The colors are a mixtures of caramel, chocolate, blue and white.
Although animal themes are much sought after by children of both genders, boys and girls differ in their choice of animals. Cute little animals like bunny rabbits and baby chicks will tend to appeal to girls more, while larger wild themed animals like tigers and lions will likely appeal to boys. A Noah’s Ark theme may be fun for a younger boy, although a jungle theme may remain age appropriate for a longer amount of time.
Young boys will become enamored with cowboys at some point. Cowboys make a wild and fun option for a theme. Authentic looking cowboy themes are available for boys’ bedding, including fabrics like denim, leather, ultra suede, and plaid. If you want cowboy style bedding, the popular images are sheriff stars, horses, and wagons, featured in the baby bedding sets. When you choose baby blankets in a cowboy theme, the most popular fabrics are fleece and flannel.
Sports are popular with most men, including boys. Mom and dad choose their teams according to their choices making them team-specific. Some bedding sets are available with sports based themes; like, football, baseball etc. Perhaps the best theme choice for your son is sports, in general. You never know which he will prefer as he grows older, and the room can grow with his interests.
If your plan is to have more than two children, there are other choice for purchase of baby bed materials. You may prefer to buy a gender neutral set that can be used for every child you have, instead of a nursery theme you choose for your son to carry on using as he grows up. Each child will be able to choose their own theme for the bedroom when they’re toddlers and old enough to have preferences. If you are not sure whether the baby will be a boy or a girl or simply prefer it not to be gender specific, then go with a neutral pattern such as geometric shapes, alphabet and numbers or cartoon characters similar to Winnie the Pooh.
You should give it some careful consideration if you’re planning to buy boy baby bedding. It may be tempting to buy frilly bedding for an infant but when he gets older, you will have to replace it, so buying something more masculine would be more economical in the long run. It is very economical to buy a “three in one” style crib because there is no need to buy a new crib or bed every few years.