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Mark Etinger
When you brought your little bundle of joy home you had the room all planned out. You picked the wall colors, some decorations, and baby furniture of course! And for a while that worked fine. Your baby was happy, healthy, and comfortable. As your child grows and learns, however, so will come a change in their likes and dislikes. Your carefully thought out room is not going to fly forever. What kind of bedding are you going to get to appease this change? First of all, make sure whatever sets you buy fit the bed size and mattress. Duvets and huggers are good for teaching your child how to make his or her bed. Duvets are a simple cover for your child to place atop the bed. Huggers will fit snugly on the corners on the mattress. That makes the process less frustrating when your child wants to learn to tuck it in. If you're trying to avoid a complete room redo, find bedding sets that match the wall color and room theme. If something isn't an exact match then choose color complements. They work wonders. Theme, of course, is another consideration. You can find beddings sets with practically any theme from Americana to safari, princess to butterfiles, and everything in between. Obviously, boys and girls are going to have very different tastes by the time they're toddlers. It's nice to add touches that reflect your child's interests, for example, if your child likes animals or trains, select bedding sets that feature them. Show him or her a few choices you've picked and work from there. You may actually decide to stick with age neutral and simple bedding themes. If this is the case, avoid the very specific trends and instead go for sheets that your child can grow with. Solid colors (primaries work well) are great if the toddler's room is busy. You don't want the room to be jarring. Toddler bedding can be a great way to balance it. Lastly, are you going to add a canopy to the bed? It's a really cute option for princess and jungle themes. They're also good for keeping direct light from waking your child up. It's something you might want to consider if your child has trouble sleeping through the night; that and it's just a fun addition to have. Have fun and enjoy the time you spend with your kid selecting the bedding. It's a chance to let creativity flow and to help encourage them to express themselves.
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