Nursery to Toddler

Lil Buckaroo Crib Bedding $188 Quality And Style This western themed cowboy baby bedding creates a fun look It is great for your kid who wants to grow up to be a cowboycowgirl The set includes a dust ruffle quilt bumper fitted sheet and 2 toss pillows Purchase the coordinating rug to complete the nursery

Baby Doll Port-a-Crib Bedding In White $130 Baby Doll Port-a-Crib Bedding In White

Baby Doll Port-a-Crib Bedding In Waffle Ecru $120 Baby Doll Port-a-Crib Bedding In Waffle Ecru

Baby Doll Port a Crib Bedding in Ecru $119.99 Baby Doll Port a Crib Bedding in Ecru

Baby Doll Port-a-Crib Bedding In Blue $130 Baby Doll Port-a-Crib Bedding In Blue

Baby Doll Port-a-Crib Bedding In Pink $130 Baby Doll Port-a-Crib Bedding In Pink

Ikat Baby Crib Bedding $350 Beautiful Design Our Ikat Baby Crib Bedding spreads a calm cheerfulness through your nursery In your choice of lavender and green or pink and orange the set creates a charming resting spot for your little one The set features a bumper with one side decorated with a diamond print and the reverse – solid color velour A striped crib skirt matches the bumpers ties while a printed fitted sheet completes the set A beautiful choice for your beautiful baby girl Bumper reverses to velour

Royal Prince Crib Bedding $1089 Fit for a Prince Our Baby Royal Crib Bedding will place your baby boy in the lap of luxury The beautiful and delicate design in soft combinations of baby blue and chocolate lend an aristocratic air to this one of kind crib bedding The soft satiny feel of this five piece crib bedding set will make Dad wish that he had bedding like this too A comforter bumper tie backs sheet and dust ruffle are included

Baby Star Crib Bedding Set $249 Back To Basics This timeless practical crib bedding collection features crisp white Matelasse embellished with embroidered stars Classic tailored and sumptuously soft its heavenly bedding for your little angel

Lil Yeehaw Crib Bedding $189 Westward- Ho This western style crib bedding set features a cowgirl on horseback surrounded by stars horseshoes and cacti The set includes a dust ruffle quilt bumper fitted sheet and 2 toss pillows

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Wild West Cowboy Western Horse Baby Boys Changing Pad Cover by JoJo Designs $26.99 JoJo Designs Changing Pad Covers are especially created to coordinate with their nursery bedding sets to complete the look and feel of the bedroom theme for your child. Our Changing Pad Covers fit all changing pads up to 17″ x 31″….

French Cribbing Strap French Cribbing Strap. This Close fitting, shaped leather throat strap is fitting with a steel plate to prevent the neck or windpipe from expanding….

Buckaroo Horse Bunk in a Bag Crib Set This Buckaroo Horse Bunk-In-A-Bag Crib Set features 120 Thread Count. It includes a reversible comforter with yellow baby horse patten on one side and red Bandanna pattern on the other (Reversible comforter shown as a wall hanging). This Baby Crib Bedding Set includes 1 crib size reversible comforter (36″ x 45″), 1 crib size bedskirt (28″ x 52″ x 14″), 1 crib size fitted sheet (28″ x 52″ and has 8…

Carson Western Saddle Nursery Lamp by Glenna Jean $64.62 You’ve bought the set, why not complete it? Accessorize your baby’s nursery with the Ava Musical Rose Mobile by Glenna Jean. It’s a perfect compliment to an already gorgeous set. Plays Brahm’s lullaby. Easy to follow assembly instructions are included. The mobile arm cover is not included but is sold separately. …

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Co-sleeping With Your Baby

Co-sleeping refers to the practice of being near your baby while he sleeps or having your baby sleep with you. Studies show that co-sleeping with a breastfeeding infant encourages attachment between mothers and babies. It controls the baby’s sleep patterns and helps a mother become more sensitive to her baby’s needs and signals. It also gives way to a more restful sleep.

Although western culture discourages it, co-sleeping actually helps a mother breastfeed continuously. Continuous breastfeeding is essential to your baby’s health; it also maintains the mother’s milk supply.

Western culture discourages co-sleeping because of the fear of spoiling the child. Since the culture teaches independence, co-sleeping is seen as promoting in a child the idea of overdependence on his mother. It may also interfere with the relationship between husbands and wives, among siblings, and at times may result to sexual confusion. Although no solid evidence supports these concerns, mothers are still advised to take these into consideration.

There are many ways of co-sleeping. You may let your baby sleep beside you. You may also keep the crib in your room and let the baby sleep in your bed only when he awakens. You may also sleep with your baby in his room.

For you as a mother, co-sleeping is a personal decision. Your baby can get used to sleeping with you or near you. If you do decide to allow co-sleeping, you will have to follow certain guidelines to ensure your baby’s safety and comfort.

If you or your husband smokes inside your room, you are not advised to keep your baby’s crib inside your room. Also, do not co-sleep with your baby if you have a drinking problem or if you take drugs. Actually, the best advice is to quit such habits because they are detrimental to your health and the health of your breastfeeding infant, whether or not you plan to co-sleep with your baby.

Moreover, co-sleep only in a bed and not in a couch so that both you and your child are comfortable during bedtime. Make sure that the bedding fits tightly on the mattress and the mattress fits snugly with the bed’s headboard. This prevents your baby from being trapped in between mattresses or beddings, which can affect his breathing and be potentially life-threatening.

The pillows should also have tight pillow covers. The blankets should not be too heavy; they should be light and comfortable to use. Lastly, see to it that your baby does not sleep on his stomach.

Every mother can follow a different approach to co-sleeping. There is no particular arrangement that can work best for all babies and parents. It is best to find an approach that is perfect for you and your baby.

As your baby grows older, he will gradually adapt to different sleeping patterns. This might result to uncomfortable sleeping routines for you and your baby. Although co-sleeping can have good effects on your child, you should instill in him the idea of being independent and emphasize his individuality by letting him sleep alone as he grows older.

About the Author

Althea Marie Tan is a wife, a mom, and an entrepreneur. She juggles her time between managing her Internet marketing consultancy business and taking care of her family. She likes to chronicle her experiences raising her wonderful son, Daniel. Visit Daniel’s blog at
http://www.raisingdaniel.com