The best bedding for their cot

Decorating a baby's room is always a time full of enthusiasm, emotion and excitement. Among the essential furniture for their new room, the cot is one of the most important pieces, especially in the first few years.

Before giving you some tips on how to choose the best bedding for their cot, let's look at the types of cot available.

The most common types of cot

The cots most often bought to furnish babies' rooms are:

  • Co-sleeping cots: These let you stay close to your baby at night and can be attached to the parents' bed. They're multifunctional, as they can be used as a normal cot with bars during the day, and then one side can be lowered to join it to the parents' bed.
  • Convertible cots: These can be turned into beds when children get older and can be used until the child is up to 12 years old. Many include drawers and changing units.
  • Standard cots: These are traditional cots with bars and usually have different height settings depending on the baby's age.

Each type of cot has different features and advantages, and the most suitable choice will depend on the needs of each family and each little one. You also need to choose one based on the space available at home.

The most important thing is to prioritise safety, comfort, quality of materials and practicality.

How do you dress a baby's cot?

Choosing the right bedding for a baby's cot matters for both their comfort and their safety. Here are some tips:

1. Material: Look for natural fabrics such as cotton or linen, which are soft, cool, breathable and gentle on the skin.

2. Fit and size: Sheets, especially fitted sheets, should fit the cot mattress snugly so they don't come loose and bunch up. Measure carefully and choose accordingly.

3. Less is more: Minimalism is always a good idea in decor, but when it comes to dressing your baby's cot, it is also advisable for safety reasons. To avoid exposing your child to unnecessary risks, it's best to keep their bedding simple, without frills, pompoms, sequins, buttons or bows, especially during the first few months.

4. Wash resistance: Choose good bedding that withstands the many washes you'll need to do and doesn't lose its colour.

5. Certified fabrics: Look for products that comply with safety regulations and have been tested for harmful substances. There are labels such as OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, which certifies that an independent laboratory has tested the fabrics for substances harmful to health.

6. Temperature: It's very important that the temperature of the baby's room is right, and that their bedding suits the time of year. Your little one shouldn't be too hot or too cold. Choose sheets that keep them comfortable and, from 12 months, a bedspread if needed.

Remember that less is more when dressing your baby's cot: during the first year, paediatricians recommend that babies sleep on their back in a cot without loose bedding, cushions or soft toys.

The best bedding for your baby's cot

The cot should have a suitable mattress, fitted sheets, a fitted and a flat sheet, and a cot bumper to dress the sides of the cot. When your baby is older, from 12 months, you can add a light bedspread or blanket (such as muslin ones) and something whose familiar smell gives them a sense of security, such as a comforter toy or cuddly toy.

All the children's bedding and cot bedding in our shop is 100% cotton with a minimum of 150 thread count. It is also Made in Spain and features high-definition digital printing.

We have lots of sheet sets for standard cots and cot beds. The same designs are then also available for small beds 80, 90 and 105 cm wide.

What pieces are included?

Each of our baby bedding collections usually includes all these pieces:

If you're unsure about sizes, each product page has a handy "size guide" to help you choose correctly.

Precautions when washing your baby's bedding

Although all textiles usually have a care label, here are some recommendations that apply to all our 100% cotton designs:

  • There's no need to wash at more than 40 degrees.
  • Whenever possible, wash items inside out.
  • Use a short spin cycle.
  • Don't use bleach; it's better to remove stains first with a little soapy water before putting the items in the washing machine.
  • Do not dry clean.
  • If you use a tumble dryer, choose a short cycle.
  • Don't leave fabrics to soak for a long time.

Some charming designs for their cot

Finally, here are some of our latest and loveliest collections to dress your little one's cot.

You can go for delicate gingham, stars, clouds and other subtle prints, available in several shades, or choose cot bedding with more eye-catching graphic motifs: animals, spaceships, anything you can imagine.

We have loads of options, in every shade and print!

Start nurturing their imagination from day one!

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