| One of the most exciting events for a new mom is | | | | developing better head control which strengthens their |
| picking out nursery colors, and matching bedroom | | | | neck and shoulders so they can move on to bigger |
| decor! Its fun shopping for all the baby furniture and | | | | and better things like rolling over and crawling. Many of |
| dreaming about what you want and need. So why are | | | | baby's developmental milestones happen while lying on |
| so many stores selling beautiful baby comforters when | | | | a comforter. And both parents and baby want that |
| according to all well known authorities a bare crib is | | | | blanket to be a soft and safe place. The comforter |
| best? | | | | also gives baby the feeling of protection and being |
| Because of the suffocation hazard of having a | | | | loved. Also as baby learns to sit, a comforter is nice |
| blanket, or anything cushy, including stuffed animals, crib | | | | for them to sit and play on. And nothing is better than |
| bumpers or pillows in a baby's crib I have seen a | | | | cuddle time with a good baby book, or two before nap |
| decline of those requests on Baby Shower Gift | | | | or bedtime. |
| Registries. I have heard moms-to-be say they would | | | | You might also consider a matching comforter to use |
| really like to have coordinating sheets and comforter | | | | as a beautiful wall hanging. Since baby bedding is |
| but there isn't any reason to buy the comforter since it | | | | designed for babies it is usually light enough to hang on |
| can't be used in the crib. There is no reason not to buy | | | | decorative hooks with ribbon pieces sewn into the top |
| a comforter or place it on your Baby Gift Register as | | | | corners of the comforter. Or you can simply use a |
| there are more uses for a baby comforter than just a | | | | small quilter's rack to display the comforter. Once your |
| covering. | | | | baby reaches the appropriate age for a toddler bed |
| A baby comforter makes a nice exercise pad for | | | | you can take it down and use it as a beautiful bed |
| "tummy time" while under mom or dad's watchful eye. | | | | covering. |
| By lying baby on the comforter there is more padding | | | | As you dream about creating your nursery, there is no |
| that keeps them warm and the floor doesn't seem as | | | | reason to overlook the beautiful uses of having a |
| hard. By giving baby time on the floor they will start | | | | matching baby comforter. |