The Possibilities Are Endless With Boys Themed Bedding
Duvets go back at least 250 years to Europe, where they were filled with the down feathers of the eider duck, known for their warmth and lightness. Nowadays duvets can be filled with any of a variety of materials, such as silk, wool, down, feathers, or synthetic polyester. Unlike comforters, which go on top of sheets and blankets, duvets are intended to be used by themselves. In some cultures, one duvet goes underneath and one on top. (The bottom duvet is similar to what we might call a feather bed.) In this way duvets take the place of sheets, blankets, and quilts--simplifying bed making.
Consider Making Your Own Bedding. You don't have to be an expert seamstress to make your own crib linens. Your baby isn't going to be picky and you don't even need a sewing machine. You could pick up a cute fitted sheet and then create a baby blanket using soft fabrics such as flannels or fleece.
As for baby nursery decoration, if the parents know the baby's gender, this obviously makes a big difference. For boys, toys like cars, airplanes, fire trucks and the like make a great finishing touch. And of course for girls, barbie dolls, fairies, butterflies, etc. Of course non-gender specific baby crib Bedding sets are also available and can be considered if the gender of the baby is not known, or if the new parents find something in this category to their liking.
Bedding collections are available in just about every shade of pink when shopping for girls. The bedding set may include not only variations of pink, but also chocolate and cream. The "princess' themed set is very popular choice for girls, which consists of numerous delicate fabrics. Flower garlands, embroidered bouquets, and pink polka dots could be featured in such a collection. Healthy cotton, soft velvet, and shiny silk may also be used in a given bedding set for girls. The skirts often times have ruffles, and the trimming on the bumper consist of beautiful, textured stripes.
Before we go any further we have to stop and mention the number one rule in deciding on the right bed set "Safety Before Beauty". Long after the allure of all the cute accessories is faded away, the thought of your child's safety will forever be tattooed in your mind and heart. With things out there such as S. I. D. S.(Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) you have to put safety first when deciding how to decorate. We all have the urge to get any and everything colorful, pretty and new, but we have to think about the well being of the child over how well the child's room looks.
Also, when purchasing a cover to go along with your duvet bedding, you want to note the thread count. The thread count represents how many threads can be found in every square each of the cover. The number can range from 100 to 1000. The higher the number, the softer your duvet cover will be. Average quality thread counts range in the 300 to 500 area.
When it comes to fabrics cotton is a good choice because of its durability and ability to be easily cleaned. Another good choice is cotton and satin mixture which feels wonderful against the newborns skin. Flannel is good for keeping your baby well heated. You can also find textures like chenille, corduroy, and suede.
