Crib bedding is an essential part of baby's nursery. The colors, patterns and styles of crib bedding are nearly endless. From budget to luxury, classic to trendy, you can give your baby's nursery any look you desire with the right crib bedding. The following tips will help you select the perfect crib bedding for your baby's nursery.

We feature a large selection of crib bedding sets. These bedding sets usually include a crib sheet, comforter , crib bumper pad, crib ruffle and accessories such as diaper stackers or crib mobiles. If you won't use the comforter for nursery decor and don't want to use a crib bumper, consider crib bedding separates that will allow you to select exactly which pieces you'll use.

Make sure the sheets and other crib bedding that will touch baby's skin is very soft. Knit cotton sheets are popular, as are flannel crib sheets and higher thread-count woven cottons. Choose a fabric that will wash easily, and make sure all bedding pieces can be washed in a machine. Babies make too many messes to deal with hand-washing or spot-treating.

Most baby cribs today are made to a fairly standard size, and most crib bedding is designed to fit a variety of crib mattress sizes. You may find that your crib bedding is slightly larger or smaller than your crib mattress, so it's a good idea to check that everything is the right size before washing the bedding. For safety, crib bedding must fit the crib mattress snugly.

Babies make a lot of messes in their early months, so prepare for those messes by buying at least one extra set of crib sheets. A mattress cover to put under the crib sheet will help in quick bedding changes by keeping the crib mattress dry.