Registering for bedding

Someone please tell me a list of "pieces" that I should be registering for with regard to crib bedding. There are so many options and I'm not sure which are most necessary.

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For DS I only used a waterproof mattress pad under a fitted sheet. Once he was rolling around I used a breathable bumper to keep the pacifiers in.

Registering for bedding

we got the whole set. But my Brother & SIL wanted to get it for us. But all we use is the fitted sheet and bumper. It came with the quilt and skirt as well.

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So I should register for:

Quilt set (which seems to include, in this set at least, a fitted sheet and dust ruffle)

Bumpers. (is there a best kind? I just picked the ones that match the bedding)

Extra sheets.

Something waterproof for the mattress.

?? Are there more pieces for the actual crib set that I'm forgetting? I also put on things like a hamper, diaper holder, lamp, that match the set.

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Breathable bumper
Fitted sheet

The dust ruffle I did get but it didn't fit right on the crib and didn't drop enough and looked terrible- it would just bunch up.
So that was a waste too

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There is seriously so much I don't know! Thanks.

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Re the quilt - what about when baby is, like, 8 months old? Still no quilt?

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Sheets, breathable bumpers, halo sleepsacks, matress pads. THAT IS IT. You will never use the bumpers the sets come with, never use the comforter, the skirt is a PIA when you have to change the sheets and/or mattress pad, because you have to life the whole damn mattress out of the crib to get everything back on.

Ahhhh what you know as a 2nd time mom you didn't as a first. I could have saved so much money lol

Message edited 11/10/2015 2:31:33 PM.

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Thanks all!

Registering for bedding

I'm probably not going to register for bedding, but I do plan on buying a set with comforter for no reason other than that they're pretty (FTM, I know, I know). Obviously I'm not going to leave it in the crib with the baby but I can put it on the glider.

I won't do bumpers though, not worth the risk for me and I don't love the look of the breathable ones.

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I only registered for sheets and breathable bumper

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I really have my heart set on a specific "theme" so I will likely get the quilt and just use it elsewhere. B/c its so cute.

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For DS we got a whole bedding set plus a waterproof mattress pad, and later breathable bumpers. Of that, we only used the mattress pad. We later bought jersey sheets which I prefer. Almost 3 years later we never used that blanket that came with the bedding set. I actually have no idea where it even is. Waste of money! Used the breathable bumpers for a hot minute before deciding there was no need.

For DD, we learned our lesson. We bought a waterproof mattress pad and 3 jersey sheets. That's it.

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For DD I did the whole set. We didn't use the quilt though.

This time I'm doing sheets, crib skirt, breathable bumper and teething rail that matches the collection I want.

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For bumpers check out wonder bumpers. I used them with DD. Worth every penny!

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To me, sets are a waste.

Bumpers are a SIDS hazard, as are quilts.

I just got a white crib skirt, crib sheets, and a breathable bumper. There are tons of adorable mix and match sets now with those components.

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For D I fell in love with a discontinued PBK set. I bought the bumpers and quilt new in package on ebay (yes I know those are the 2 pieces you dont need). I bought the zipper crib sheets in a coordinating color which are super awesome. We draped the quilt over the glider, and I put the bumpers in for show before he slept in his room, took them out when he used the crib, and added them back in when he was much older.

B didnt get a bedding set at all, just a bunch of cute sheets. He's been using D's bumpers lately bc he has been whacking his head against the sides so I may ask for a set that matches the rest of his room for the holidays.

If I was having baby #1 I would strongly consider registering for the mesh mattress thing rather than a mattress and sheets just because it looks awesome and you can put baby down to sleep on his belly. Look into that, it seems awesome

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The one thing I was pissed I bought for my first was the bedding set. I only used the fitted sheet. I used aden and anais blankets when I started letting them sleep with blankets. I used nothing else. Those sets are just for show IMO and not practical or safe.

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quick zip sheets!!!!!!!!

i used the bumpers when she was 5 months she LOVED it she used it has her pillow....and i still have them on at 20 months i also only just started using the quilt
bed skirt was a waste for me

Message edited 11/13/2015 4:21:08 PM.

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I registered for a set that had quilt, bumpers that matched, dust ruffle....I used all of it. I never had a problem with the bumpers at all. I used the quilt after he was older and in a toddler bed as his covering at night. I'd get a whole set and use what you feel comfortable with. No blankets or quilts until after 1 year though.