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If you’re a parent expecting a child in the near future congratulations are in order. It is just remarkable how the female body reproduces new life. Being a father myself it’s just such an exciting time and really completes everything in your life. I’m guessing you’re at the stage where its time to find all your babies needs and of course a crib set.

Doesn’t the Internet make things just so much easier for pregnant women? Especially when the women is not far of giving birth! No running around the city looking for baby gear, everything can be done in the comfort of you’re own home. So how do you and your partner find that perfect crib set for the new nursery?

There are literally thousands of websites on the net that sell crib bedding. I would suggest starting out depending if it's a boy or a girl with a theme. As a example maybe dolphins for girls and cars or dragons for boys it really depends on you and the things the parent is into, more than likely your child will grow up with your similar interests. Yes I know some parents find out at the ultra sound while others would rather wait and be surprised. If you don’t know maybe just go with neutral colours and just pick a theme that doesn’t really mean it’s a boy thing or a girl thing. My suggestion for this situation is go with the ocean theme sharks I’ll leave it up to you!

Now back to finding that crib once you have your theme its time to shop around. Just check prices if you can’t find what you’re looking for, there are web sites that can custom build your crib, a lot of parents are now choosing this option. You may even go with a second hand crib of eBay you’ll be surprised what’s on offer there it could save you a lot of cash! In saying that it is very important I tell you this Dr. Jim Sprott a scientist of New Zealand states that second hand crib mattresses can be a major factor in causing SIDS otherwise known as crib death or cot death. What happens is chemicals are used on the foam and then over time the outer layer of the mattress forms a fungus when these two combine it creates a deadly toxin that can cause the death of an infant. Please don’t play around with second-hand mattresses you’re babies life is worth more than a silly mattress. Just be aware of that!!

Ok I hope I’ve helped you out a bit and I wish you and you’re family the very best in life. Say hello to the new arrival for me!

Written Buy Joel Pearce

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Soft, light and beautifully elegant silk has for centuries been a symbol of ultimate luxury and sheer opulence. From Chinese Emperors to European Kings, silk has always been displayed for the admiration of others. Today, very little has changed. When someone mentions a silk dress, suit or even silk bedding an image of luxury and wealth springs to mind. This is because over the centuries even with all the technological advances in fibres and synthetic yarns, silk is still the fabric of choice for the ultimate luxury items.

Silk bedding is no exception to this rule. Being stronger and harder wearing than cotton bedding, silk bedding can far outlast synthetic rivals. Silk is naturally strong, and silk bedding made using long-fibre mulberry silk is extremely strong. This is because the long fibres found in mulberry silk have a cumulative effect on the finished article, giving it both more flexibility and combined durability than shorter fibre silk products. This strength is part of silk bedding’s attractiveness when it comes to durability. When silk is cleaned using a silk detergent, the silk fibres rejuvenate giving the silk elasticity and strength that far outlasts cotton and polyester, making silk bedding both a luxurious and wise long-term investment.

Something quite new on the bedding scene in recent years is a silk filled duvet. These duvets, as one would expect are filled with silk rather than the more traditional fillings of down and polyester. Sleeping under silk brings a whole new experience, one that Chinese Emperors have allegedly enjoyed for generations. Silk, being a natural fibre is healthier than sleeping under synthetic polyester. Dust mites find silk an inhospitable environment to live in which makes silk filled duvets very attractive to anyone who suffers from hay fever and dust mite related allergies.

Silk duvets are unlike other duvets in that they help our bodies to regulate their heat throughout the night. Long fibre mulberry silk duvets are layered by hand placing the silk in an intricate grid pattern. This allows some of the heat we generate throughout the night to escape, and this in return keeps us cool. Because our overall temperature is kept regulated throughout the night, we sleep better. Simple and yet such a clever idea. Why we haven’t we been using these duvets for years is a good question, but they are here now and after using one going back to conventional duvet is simply impossible.

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Bunk beds are a great way to fit two beds into a smaller space, or to maximize the floor space of a shared room. There are now bunk beds available with storage drawers, roll out mattresses and even some that double as desks and workstations. All the additional amenities that bunk beds now offer are certainly something to be considered, but nothing is more important when purchasing a bunk bed than safety. Know what to look for and you will get a great looking bunk bed that serves its purpose. There are certain things an educated consumer should know to look out for, and it also goes without saying that not all bunk beds are created equal. There are several manufacturers of bunk beds who make quality furniture pieces, and armed with a little knowledge, you can purchase the right bed for your children.

All bunk beds should have rails for the top bunk. Without question, the number one cause of bunk bed related injuries stems from children falling out of the top bunk. A quality bunk bed will never lack rails for a bed so high off the floor. Additionally, parents should always make sure the rails are tight and secure after the bunk bed has been purchased or assembled.

Ladder placement is important. Ladders will either be on the sides or front of the bed. A good rule of thumb to follow is that bunk beds with four feet or four posts touching the ground should have the ladder in front; meaning on the long side of the bed that usually faces out from the wall (provided the bed is set against a wall). You should only see ladders on the short “ends” of the bunk bed if the bed has a solid foundation on both ends, meaning wood or metal all the way across the end that touches the floor. The reason for this is that front side ladders are at an angle while end ladders are straight up and down. If your child slips on a front sided ladder, which is always angled, he or she will not fall straight down, eliminating the possibility of landing on the bottom bunk rails or getting an appendage caught in the bed. This can happen with a vertical ladder, which is why they should only be placed on the ends of beds, preferably with “walled” or “semi-walled” ends that go all the way to the floor. This will prevent your child from getting an appendage caught on the bed should he or she fall on a vertical ladder.

Bunk bed construction, as one might imagine, is also very important. Wood has substantially less compression strength than metal, so while wooden bunk beds are certainly fine, be wary of those that don’t weigh much more than their metal counterparts. Wood bunk beds are just as good as metal bunk beds, but should weigh considerably more.

Being an educated consumer will allow you to get the bunk bed you want while making sure that your children’s safety needs are met.

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