The best bassinet bedding is stylish, yet functional

Bassinet bedding is more than just a fancy baby blanket. You should think of the bedding as an entire wardrobe for your bassinet, making your baby's cradle come alive with style.

If you surf the Internet, you'll find a variety of bedding styles--everything from flowery to festive, from cute to classic. Which bedding is right for you and your baby depends in large part on the style of your baby's nursery.

The typical bedding for a bassinet includes a mattress cover, sheet, skirt, and blanket. If you're interested in traditional style, consider the white eyelet bedding by Hoohobbers. The 100 percent cotton fabric is machine washable, so the bedding will be easy to care for.

Some baby beds, such as Target's round bassinet, include the bedding with the purchase of the bassinet. Target's ecru/beige gingham bedding may be especially appropriate for the little girl of the house. Burlington Basket offers a toile bassinet liner set in sage, while Badger Basket features a bumper and sheet set in white baptiste.

For the boy of the house, consider Hoohobbers' blue plaid full skirt bassinet set. While the bedding is appealing to the eye, its design makes it particularly fitting for boys. The four piece set includes full skirt, hood cover, sheet, and blanket. The bedding is 100 percent cotton and machine washable.

You should be aware of the fact that you can buy fitted sheets separately. These come in a range of patterns and styles, sure to fit every taste--and every bassinet.

Believe it or not, you'll also have to take some safety precautions with bedding. Bedding has been linked with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, a major problem for newborns. In order to reduce your child's risk, you should make sure that bedding is away from the baby's face and that there is no gap between the mattress and the side of the bassinet.

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