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12-28-2012 at 7:21 PM
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Crib Bedding

We went to set up our registry today. Can someone tell me what we need for the crib? I put a couple of fitted sheets on there - do we still need a mattress cover?

 

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12-28-2012 at 7:25 PM
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We have a waterproof mattress cover and still use it for DS 1. Helpful for when he spits up or pees through a diaper so you only have to change the sheet and not worry about it soaking through the mattress.

We bought a few crib sheets, a bumper and a crib skirt. We didn't get a whole "set." 

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12-28-2012 at 7:29 PM
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do I need anything fancy or will just a simple, inexpensive one work?
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12-28-2012 at 9:19 PM
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I would probably go with 4 sheets. 
 
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12-28-2012 at 9:20 PM
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Simple inexpensive works! My DD's mattress is waterproof but we still have the mattress pad, its nice because it adds a little softness to the mattress.
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12-28-2012 at 9:27 PM
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BekW2009:
Simple inexpensive works! My DD's mattress is waterproof but we still have the mattress pad, its nice because it adds a little softness to the mattress.

Ditto. Pick a mattress first because a lot of them are already waterproof. We did use a soft mattress cover as well, for the same reason as above; softer and warmer under baby.

We just got a crib skirt and four sheets; two chamois sheets from PBK, which are ridiculously soft and cuddly and worth the cost; and two cotton sheets for the warmer months.


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12-28-2012 at 9:38 PM
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This is what we have for sheets on our registry. Tell me what you think. (also... I left my H for a few minutes, and he had added some things... I didn't want to hurt his feelings but.. he added a velour fitted sheet...necessary?)

 - Mesh bumper

- 4 fitted sheets

- 1 velour fitted sheet 

- 4 piece completed sheet set 

- 2 bedskirts (my H added these... I told him one is fine.. he wants a backup????)

- waterproof cotton knit crib mattress pad 

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I doubt you will need a back up bed skirt.
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I would look into getting the Ultimate Crib Sheet by Summer Infant, it is a sheet that snaps onto the bars and has a waterproof lining on the bottom. It is super easy to change, especially in the middle of the night when LO is sick or has a leak.
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12-28-2012 at 9:41 PM
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LaineyPaney:
I doubt you will need a back up bed skirt.

LOL I know, I know!! I told him this. good thing I can update the registry online myself...

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LaineyPaney:
I doubt you will need a back up bed skirt.

LOL I know, I know!! I told him this. good thing I can update the registry online myself...

This is why men shouldn't have access to changing registries.  They are clueless most of the time.

 
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RussianMommy:

This is what we have for sheets on our registry. Tell me what you think. (also... I left my H for a few minutes, and he had added some things... I didn't want to hurt his feelings but.. he added a velour fitted sheet...necessary?)

 - Mesh bumper

- 4 fitted sheets

- 1 velour fitted sheet 

- 4 piece completed sheet set 

- 2 bedskirts (my H added these... I told him one is fine.. he wants a backup????)

- waterproof cotton knit crib mattress pad 

I would ditch the velour sheet, the back up skirt and the completed sheet set. You won't need the sheet set if you already have sheets, a bumper and a skirt. 

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they have 3 in 1 sheets on etsy    they're waterproof bed sheets.   For the extra protection/ ease of use Im getting them 
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12-29-2012 at 9:46 AM
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We have a waterproof mattress

Really all you need is 4 or 5 max fitted sheets. The rest is just sh!t that will get dirty and need to be washed but serves absolutely no other purpose than looking cute for nursery pictures. Honestly.  
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SLSeibert1:
I would look into getting the Ultimate Crib Sheet by Summer Infant, it is a sheet that snaps onto the bars and has a waterproof lining on the bottom. It is super easy to change, especially in the middle of the night when LO is sick or has a leak.

 

^^^ what she said. My DS had reflux and these were a lifesaver. Sometimes, we would go though 2 a night so we owned 6. I plan on having one custom decorative sheet made for the crib and then buying 4 of these to start. That way, I don't have to change the regular sheet as often.  
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12-29-2012 at 11:43 AM
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With DS we had 3 sheets. His mattress was waterproof so we didn't need a cover.

I made a crib skirt and I also made covers for the rails when he started teething. 

We also used a breathable bumper, not so much for cushioning, but because he kept sticking his leg in between the slats and getting stuck. So that helped Smile

 

 
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12-29-2012 at 12:45 PM
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BekW2009:
Simple inexpensive works! My DD's mattress is waterproof but we still have the mattress pad, its nice because it adds a little softness to the mattress.

Ditto. Pick a mattress first because a lot of them are already waterproof. We did use a soft mattress cover as well, for the same reason as above; softer and warmer under baby.

We just got a crib skirt and four sheets; two chamois sheets from PBK, which are ridiculously soft and cuddly and worth the cost; and two cotton sheets for the warmer months.


From what I read it is still beneficial to get a waterproof cover, even for a waterproof mattress. It doubles the protection, and you really don't want mold and nastiness growing inside the mattress if some does seep in.

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12-29-2012 at 9:04 PM
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Yes, get a mattress protector, you will use your same mattress for babies toddler bed as well. I also like the spit up protectors that lay flat on the sheet under babies head, they tie to the sides of the crib. That's up to you. I'm a STM used them with my daughter. Some moms I understand are very anti anything in the crib.
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