Babies spend most of their time sleeping, so it makes nothing but sense to outfit their sleeping quarters with the best in bambino bedding. In my world, “best” means the softest, coziest organic cotton possible. And like most gear for the miniature set, organic bedding options are vast and somewhat overwhelming. Whether you’re the traditional type who adheres to the pink-girls/blue-boys paradigm, a non-conformist who seeks out bold gender-neutral colors and patterns or a commitment-phobe who can’t decide on a look and so chooses plain, boring, masking tape-colored sheets (no, I’m not proud), you can easily create an organic cotton dreamland for your little one. Check out these organic options:
You have big goals for the nursery—a Technicolor alphabet hand stenciled on one wall, a freshly painted rocking chair, a carefully selected collection of stuffed animals strategically placed on shelves—but I’m here to tell you that it’s okay to cheat a bit. Really, start cheating. Soon you’re going to need your energy for more important undertakings, like wiping baby vomit off the living room couch. It’s not necessary to race around in search of the perfect sheet, bumper, crib skirt and comforter. Take the easy route with BeBe Star’s 4 Piece Lamb Organic Cotton Crib Set ($255). The color scheme is neutral natural with just a bit of jazzy lamb-themed patterning to spice things up.
Those with racier sensibilities may prefer Q Collection’s Junior Celestial Parade Organic Crib Set ($395, Babyearth.com). The blue, yellow and white collection is clean and modern with a Galileo pattern on one side and an elephant pattern on the other—reversible as you see fit. The set includes a bumper, crib skirt, fitted cream sheet and your choice of an additional blue or pink sheet all made from organic cotton and packed in an incredibly cute reusable organic cotton tote. [Spoiler alert for my pregnant friends: this set is officially at the top of my baby shower gift list.]
If sets aren’t your thing (you’re not alone—we all know there’s no way I could have committed to a set), Pixel Organic makes some killer individual fitted sheets for cribs, toddler beds and big kid beds too. If I could do it again, I would have insisted that W slumber on this super cool orange “Stalk of Wheat” sheet ($59.99) and would have alternated it with “Lions, Tigers and Kitties . . . Oh My.” ($59.99).
Feeling safe and simple? I did. And W’s got six soft, plain organic cotton sheets to show for it. DwellStudio, known for their bright patterns, also makes a solid Organic Natural Fitted Crib Sheet ($44). You just can’t go wrong with neutral natural.
