When your child was a little baby, there were many restrictions as to the kind of bedding allowed for him—the less frills in the crib, the less danger of suffocation for your delicate little one. But as your child grows older, more rambunctious and more experimental, transitioning to toddler bedding becomes necessary. Your child will most likely be attracted to various colors and designs; thus, choosing a nice bed for him is a great opportunity to contribute to his mental and artistic development.

Know what your child likes. Children begin to have a feel of what they like and don’t like when they reach two years of age. It would be best to consider his own taste in things when choosing the right bedding set for your growing toddler.

Consider the theme. As a parent, you might already have an idea about what your child might like or not. Make a list of possible “themes” for the design of both the room and the bedding and consult your child about your suggestions. Toddler bedding sets are available in a wide array of designs, colors, and patterns so in terms of pulling together a wonderful overall theme that would inspire a child, parents only have their imaginations as the limit. If your toddler is a boy, consider designs that are related to sports and cars. If she’s a girl, consider designs like flowers and teddy bears. You can think of other attractive themes like prehistoric (dinosaurs and volcanoes), music (notes and G-clefs) cosmic (cute little UFOs and planets) or environmental (trees, animals and forest designs). The idea is to realize your child’s vision of what he wants his room and bed to be like.

Choose high-quality, organic and materials. Of course, you also have to consider the well-being of your child and the environment when choosing his bedding items. It would be best to choose mattress pads, comforters and pillows made of high-quality organic fabric and fillings, and the bed itself should be one that has been finished with low-VOC or natural paints and made of sustainably-grown wood. Organic items are free from harmful toxic chemicals and pesticides usually used in the production of conventional items. Conversely, natural paints are free from volatile organic compounds (VOC), many of which are known carcinogens or endocrine disruptors that may harm your child’s health. When washing his bedding items and cleaning his room, stick to the same rule of choosing only safe, organic and natural items. BabyGanics products like Loads of Love Laundry Detergent and The Grime Fighter All Purpose Surface Wipes are cleaning solutions that leave no toxic residue so they won’t harm your child’s health.

Make sure to choose high-quality items for your toddler’s bedding so that it can last for a few years until the time comes when your child needs to transition again into an older kid’s bed.

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