Cradle bedding offers comfort and protection for your new baby 




As most cradles are made from wood, some of even iron,  you will definitely need cradle bedding, especially the cradle bumper pad. This is designed to fit closely around the inside edge of the cradle to protect your baby's body from the hard sides of the cradle.

Alot of times when you purchase your cradle mattress, you will have the option of buying fitted cradle sheets, this is what most do to ensure the sheets fit properly. If you are purchasing your sheets at a separate time from your cradle mattress, you need to make sure you have the exact measurements of the mattress size and your baby cradle's measurements.

 
Most cradle bedding that you will find are usually 3-piece sets which includes a quilt or blanket, a cradle sheet and a bumper. Some cradle sets match the larger crib bedding sets, which means you can find accessories such as curtains, pillows, lamps, rugs etc.. to coordinate as well. Some examples are: Gina's Garden, Malawi, en, Malawi, LadyBug and Starlight, however, you can also choose from solids such as light blues, soft pinks, pale yellows and mix match the bedding for baby boys and girls, to ensure that your most precious one will sleep comfortable and cozy. 

Cradle bedding sets by manufacturers such as Celebrations, Kidsline and Lambs & Ivy ensure that you are getting quality bedding, most are 100% cotton and machine washable for easy care.

There are bedding sets and accessories available for standard, round or scalloped cradles. The prices for this bedding range greatly depending on what you purchase. You can buy just a set of sheets, bumper, and cover for as little as $30.00 or you can purchase a higher end set for $400.00, it really depends on your budget, just keep in mind that the cradle is only a temporary sleeping solution. Sometimes you can purchase cradle bedding by the piece, but it is usually cheaper to purchase it as a set.