Crib Bedding - Mars vs. Venus!

What images of crib bedding come to mind when you think of the perfect accessories to complete your baby’s nursery?

The images of moms-to-be and dads-to-be are often completely different in style.

The average crib bedding image of a dad-to-be is usually pretty basic, decoratively speaking. As a rule, dads-to-be get an image of functional baby bedding. His perfect picture of a ready-for-baby nursery includes a crib and linens. So long as the crib is structurally sound, it will work fine.

On the other hand, crib bedding images seen by moms-to-be are very detailed. Moms-to-be can even see themselves hearing all the other moms-to-be and moms-who-are-already-moms envying her fabulous tastes in decorating.

"Just look at mom-to-be’s crib bedding she has chosen to decorate her baby’s nursery, it’s absolutely gorgeous. You have such incredible taste. Where ever did you find all these delightful baby things?"

At this point, the crib bedding queen mom-to-be will smile and begin telling the other moms all the delicious details. It is also at this same point that dad-to-be scratches his head and shuffles off outside to play with the dog.

See, with crib bedding just as with other things, women see complete images. They have, since they themselves were children. Ask a little girl what she needs for an overnight trip to Grandma’s house.

She’ll need a new outfit to wear to Grandma’s house, an outfit to change into when she gets to Grandma’s house, an outfit for dinner, two gowns, one with lace, one without, and a pair of pajamas, just in case she doesn’t want to wear the gown. All this before she even goes to bed.

Men’s basic images in crib bedding are also derived from basic instincts. Now, it’s time to ask a little boy what he needs for his overnight trip to Grandma’s house.

Most of the time, he won’t need a thing. His basic needs are met. He has clothes on his back and Grandma’s kitchen has plenty of food.

Much like a dad-to-be with crib bedding, a little boy doesn’t see the need to complicate his experience with extras.

Guys just have a different concept about what is required to complete a picture.

Moms-to-be see images of crib bedding like this...

Round crib bedding - There once was a time when "round" was reserved for wooden gazebos and plastic swimming pools. No more, "round" is in when it comes to baby cribs. There are various custom designs from which parents can choose.

Some have posts like a rice bed, while others are perfect barrel shapes. These are also available in styles featuring canopies with tiebacks. Round beds make baby completely accessible since they don’t have sides.

Iron crib bedding - For either an antique look or a modern look, depending upon your tastes, iron cribs are also very trendy. Detailed ironwork makes this type of crib very artistic, but also somewhat expensive for the average person.

Iron cribs often include animals themes as well as other elaborate designs. If you have specific design elements that you want included in an iron crib, make certain to place your customized order far enough in advance that it will be ready when your baby is born.

Sleigh crib bedding - Like an adult-sized sleigh bed, a sleigh crib its name from being similar in design to an old-fashioned horse-drawn sled.

Most sleigh cribs have an antique look, but many come with conversion kits. A sleigh bed conversion kit includes a safety rail that can be used when the upper crib elements are removed to make it into a toddler bed.