Winner for Unique Baby Contest will be announced Friday June 11th, 2010-Enter now to win!

We're just baby crazy this week at Bobby Berk Home. Maybe it's because we can't wait to draw a winner for our unique baby name contest! People have been sending us their entries all week and boy have we seen some umm... specialness. Ha! It's not too late to enter, we'll draw a winner Friday, June 11th, 2010 from our 5 favorites names. What's the prize? Soooo glad you asked! We're giving away a crib set from Dwell Studio. One lucky winner will take home a complete crib set from their Paperdoll collection. The little girl cutout pattern would be a cozy addition to a new baby's room. To enter go to our Facebook Fan Page and leave us a comment with your unique name. You can enter as many times as you'd like but each name must be original. You can also leave us a blog comment with your submission. Stay tuned Friday for the big announcement and good luck!

Today's Crib Bedding Trends

Crib bedding sets need to be soft, comfortable, stain resistant and above all safe so that parents won't have to worry every time they lay their infants down at night. There are so many different designs, styles and flairs that sets have, from fish and safari animals to modern contemporary designs and geometric shapes that you will have a good time trying to choose the one crib bedding set that will suit your child well.
Most of the sets that are out on the market today are 4 piece sets that include a comforter, a fitted sheet, the bumpers and a dust ruffle. These 4 piece crib bedding sets are available in many popular infant and toddler colors, themes and motifs. There are also some sets that include more than four pieces- some might include everything from a changing table cover or a small table lamp to diaper stackers, window treatments and mobiles. Most people prefer to follow not only the same theme for their nursery but they will want to stay with the same sets of crib bedding items in the exact design from the same manufacturer.
One of the current fashion trends today is baby clothing and supplies that are organic. Cotton is the natural fiber that is most often used for organic products, and those that are certified organic are the products that were made without harmful chemicals or toxins in them. There can be no harmful synthetic chemicals used during the planting, growing, harvesting, manufacturing or processing of the fibers that are used. This natural way of processing clothing is better not only for the farmers who grow those crops, but also is healthier and safer for the people who manufacture the clothing, in addition to the children who wear them.
It seems these days that modern crib bedding is either bold in color or neutral in color, one or the other. Earth tones that are nice, light and easy on the eyes are common, but so are the bright, vivid, bold solid colors like deep red and sea blue. Although small patterns had been popular for decades in the past, the modern look today for crib bedding is large, simple geometric shapes or stripes or large prints. The tiny, flowery prints are out for the time being as far as current trends are concerned. If you are undecided about what is trendy for the year in crib bedding styles, you only need to go as far as the Internet for thousands of pictures of some of the current best sellers.

Modern Baby Bedding for Pizazz

Plenty of parents and caregivers today are tired of all of the traditional merchandise for kids today and are searching for modern baby bedding that is new, fresh and exciting. They are looking for the cutest designs because they are disappointed by the lack of design-conscious nursery options available to them. They often find that the traditional designs consisting of baby animals and cartoons is not only overrated but also old, outdated and boring. What kinds of designs are they looking for and which ones are they finding?

The really successful modern baby bedding designers are coming up with contemporary designs that are actually not necessarily new but are re-designs of the past. Contemporary looks actually are revamps of retro designs, and although there may be some variation and updating of colors that are used, for the most part the core of the retro look remains unchanged. Bold colors and smooth clean lines are characteristic of both the retro style and ironically the modern styles. This type of design flows from everything from sofas and end tables to baby bedding, and the true measure of a great design today is when kids love them and adults really do enjoy them, too.
In addition to the bedding, parents today are searching for the furniture that will show it all off: cribs with straight, smooth slats as opposed to the more decorative spindle cribs, changing tables combined with armoires instead of the traditional shelf tables and more. Products that appeal to young minds and eyes while fitting with the overall beauty of a nursery is essential, and with a little bit of digging you will be able to find everything you're looking for and more on the Internet.

Overall, parents and caregivers want a nursery with decor that is as beautiful, special and original as their new child is, and from linens to toys to furniture, many are not fine with the thought of settling for second best or generic. Look for sturdy construction, good high quality materials and attractive designs when you are looking for anything for the nursery. Some of the best designers only have their designs put on products that are very high quality, and most of the most popular looks are simple geometric shapes, thick stripes of bold colors, solid colors and light patterns that do not have an overabundance of detail. If you are searching for the best in modern baby bedding, your best place to start may be looking to the past.

Affordable Baby Bedding for Cribs, Cradles and Bassinets

Finding baby bedding for your child’s nursery can be fun, exciting and very fulfilling. When you are trying to decide on a particular pattern for the crib, cradle or bassinet in your home, it is easy to become overwhelmed at all of the possibilities and different options you have for the décor. Even though some people may not fully appreciate the work involved with choosing the right baby bedding, new parents often embrace the opportunity to furnish the perfect room for their new perfect little one.
Although there are a lot of different materials for the blankets and sheets that will go into the bed, the most popular by far is cotton. Long known for durability, strength, and easy care as a fabric, one of the new options for cotton that has taken the world by storm as the green environmental movement has taken on momentum is to use organic cotton for sheets and blankets as well as for clothing, layettes, toys and other fabrics. This organic cotton is not grown, harvested or manufactured with any toxic chemicals, which means none are absorbed by baby’s skin as the clothing is worn or as they sleep in the bedding. There are different options available for cribs of all types, cradles, bassinets, play yards and other types of beds, so here is a quick rundown of some tips for purchasing the best products for your child.
For the crib, you will need durable, strong materials that are in attractive patterns and colors - your new infant will likely spend a lot of time in his or her crib. Be sure to choose products that are made for your particular type of crib, because there are portable cribs, standard cribs, travel cribs and more. Some of the portable crib stuff and travel crib gear is smaller than standards, so buying the wrong size can be a nasty mistake. For bassinets, be aware that the baby bedding is small, because these tiny beds are only suitable for children up to three or four months of age. The same rule applies with cradles, so be sure that you purchase products that are specifically for those types of beds. Using products that do not fit right can not only look bad but can also be dangerous because the infants can become tangled in baby bedding and suffocate or become injured.

Modern Baby Bedding with Many Motifs

Modern baby bedding that is cute, cuddly, soft, and comforting is in high demand, and there are a lot of different styles and motifs that are popular. Whether you are looking for a nursery that is bright and cheerful or one that is pastel and serene, these days just about anything goes, so you have a good chance of finding exactly what you are looking for, thanks to the designers that make nursery design what it is today.
You’ll want modern baby bedding that fits the personality of your family and the style of infancy. Some people find baby bedding that they fall in love with, then decorate the nursery around that set. Others start with a particular set of colors in mind and then find accessories and linens that compliment those colors. There are dozens of high-end designers that parents can choose designs from and they all offer several different collections. Some parents prefer a contemporary style for the nursery, others go with more traditional, and still others choose retro motifs or trendy décor. The beauty of it all is that no matter what style you go with, as long as it all goes together and looks nice, it is in style.
Prints are still in style this year as always, and some of the most popular are animal prints like zoo animals, puppies, teddy bears, and kittens, and safari animals as well. Some patterns seem to come in and go out of style every couple of years or so, but animal prints are definitely back this year, for modern baby bedding as well as a lot of other things such as shoes and handbags. Animal motifs in the nursery are popular because animals are always “so cute”, just like the babies. Usually, baby animals are used instead of full-grown ones. Jungles, rainforests, and plains designs are always cute.
There is a lot more to modern baby bedding than just looks of course, the linens have to be soft, comfortable, and good for sensitive skin. Some of the cheaper materials can be irritating, scratchy, not very breathable, and can even cause rashes on the babies’ skin. Some of the ordeal of finding the right linens for your baby involves good old trial and error. Some babies may get a rash from flannel bedding, while others don’t do very well with woven cotton or wool. Modern baby bedding that is soft, comfortable, and gracious is always perfect, no matter what theme the motif has.