Sheets, Blankets, Pillows: Gerber
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Crib Sheets
Asked by A.S. from Davenport
on January 4, 2009
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I am looking for suggestions on larger crib sheets. We bought a crib mattress and it ended up being slightly larger than the standard. We just made sure it met the min...
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- I had a mattress that was unusually small. I pinned the sheets tight underneath so they wouldn't move or cause breathing problems. I don't know just how big it is, b...
- You may also want to look up the manufacturer's website of the mattress and see what brands they recommend. If you don't get anywhere with that, call Babies R Us and ...
- I think they call them like "jersey knit" sheets or something like that, while they're hard to find, I found some at JC Penney last summer. They're stretchy, so they'r...
Blankets in Bed
Asked by N.F. from San Francisco
on March 2, 2010
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How old do babies have to be before it is safe for them to sleep with blankets in their crib? My girls are 9 months and have "wearable" blankets, but I was wondering ...
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- Maybe I am an old fashioned mom but I have always used blankets on my kids, from day one with no issues. Usually I have used a fluffy homemade quilt that has no way o...
- I guess I am wondering why blanket sleepers aren't warm enough for a 9 month old baby...a blanket can be kicked off and blanket sleepers stay on them.
- You say regular blankets would be warmer than wearable blankets - what kind of wearable blanket are you using? Carter's makes a fleece longsleeved wearable blanket an...
Crib Sheets That Don't Rip
Asked by T.F. from New York
on July 3, 2009
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Both our kids use fitted crib sheets, one on a toddler bed and the other in a crib. They consistently rip as we try to pull them over the last corner of the mattress....
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- My pottery barn sheets were very durable too, but they can be pricey. I bought some t-shirt materials sheets from target and they stretch just like a t-shirt would so...
- Pottery Barn Kids is the way to go. Comes in a pack of three and I have had no problems.
- I just buy the toddler bed sheets, or whatever they sell at walmart and I have NEVER had any problems, I wonder if its the mattress ? M
Seeking Inexpensive but Good Quality Crib Sheets
Asked by J.P. from Miami
on December 21, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I'm looking for inexpensive but good quality crib sheets? I've purchased Gerber in the past but they don't seem to wash well, anyone have luck with any ot...
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- Not inexpensive but awesome quality and super soft and snuggly - Fleece Baby crib sheets. They have a deep pocket too so that they fit snugly around the entire mattre...
- I really like Circo too! I have had REALLY bad luck with Gerber clothing and sheets lately. Everything runs really small.. the material isn't as nice... and they don't...
- I just bought some cheap crib sheets from Wal-mart. They might have been Carters. They made it through 4 children. My youngest is still using them in his toddler bed.
Crib Recalls & Recommendations
Asked by M.M. from New York
on May 1, 2010
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Just found out our Ellis Simplicity crib has been recalled. The manufact. is out of business. We have to take the thing back to Target and receive a refund, credit or ...
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- I suggest you go online and read reviews on the various cribs. So many of them have recently been recalled. I wish I had one to recommend, but I don't. Good luck!! ...
- Buy Buy Baby has many crib models but one in particular, the Lajobi/ Bonavita Classic Crib "Hudson" stands out for its solid construction, excellent quality finish, af...
- It's not fancy, but we love our crib. Google lollipop crib and I think you will see it online. Buy Buy Baby is where we bought ours. It's very simple, but... turns int...
Using Blankets
Asked by M.S. from Springfield
on October 2, 2008
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It can get rather cold in our baby's room at night and I was wondering if anyone has used some sort of blanket to keep their little one warm at night. With all the con...
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- They make a zip up sleep sack that acts as a blanket and prevents them getting tangled in it. Good for the 6 month old. They are at Target and I think Penney's and s...
- I had the same worries about my babies. A friend of the family had knitted blankets for our twins that are not only beautiful and warm, but are loosely knitted. We f...
- I have used hand knitted blankets that have "holes" in them so that even if the baby had it over their head they could never have a problem breathing... this is in add...
When Can I Use a Blanket in the Crib?
Asked by D.M. from Gainesville
on March 1, 2008
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My son is 7months old. On these cold nights, I always wonder if he is cold. I am scared to put a blanket with him in fear of suffocation. When can I start adding a ...
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- I didn't put a blanket in the crib until well after a year old, and then it was only a thin one. I felt the same way, but the pediatrician was VERY against blankets or...
- We found that ours would kick the blanket off her no matter what, so we use blanket sleepers and under them on cold nights, a onesie and socks.
- onestepahead.com has breathable blankets, bumpers, etc.
When Did You Begin Using a Pillow and Blanket for Your Toddler?
Asked by T.S. from Los Angeles
on April 17, 2008
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My daughter is 18 months old and sleeps in her crib pretty well. She wears a blanket sleeper to stay warm and I only keep her "baby" (American Girl bitty baby) and a ...
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- I've read the responses so far, and obviously everyone feels a little different. Every child is unique and it's one of those things that you, personally, have to feel ...
- My son was 1 to 2 when he got his first pillow (a small, thin, firm pillow that I made him) and he loves it we used it off on and and continue to do so today but now h...
- I actually asked my pediatrician this exact question when my duaghter turned 3. She was not using a pillow yet, but had her blanket in her toddler bed with her (I mov...
When Did You Begin Using a Pillow for Your Todder?
Asked by T.S. from Los Angeles
on September 16, 2008
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My 23 month old daughter is very happy in her crib and loves to sleep with her pink Gerber waffle blanket - not over her - she just likes to hold it or have it be next...
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- Hi T., At 2 years old a small pillow is probably ok. They are more concerned with infants having pillows because they can suffocate. A 2 year old can lift her head ...
- My daughter asked for a pillow and she loves it. She also sleeps in her crib and i find what works best is a queen size pillow that is meant for a back sleeper. It is ...
- i was told its okay so long as they can lift their head and move it or get away from it if need be, and im sure your 23 month old can do that.
Summer Receiving Blankets?
Asked by V.G. from Chicago
on June 5, 2008
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We generally swaddle our 2 month old to get him to sleep or help calm him when he's fussy. With the warm weather just around the corner, I'm worried that the receiving...
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- I use the lighter waffle-patterned blankets. I have a 3 month old who gets swaddled. And I jsut keep the air a little cooler in the house so she sleeps comfortably.
- I love the swaddle wraps that are designed to wrap around the baby with velcro to tightly swaddle. We used fleece wraps (made by Kiddopotamus) during the winter when ...
- The Miracle Blanket! We couldn't have made it throught the summer without one!
