Baby Bedding

Blankets, Pillows, and More: Mi Arcus Guide to Selecting Baby Bedding with Care
A crucial aspect of setting up a baby nursery involves acquiring all the essential bedding items. With newborns requiring up to 17 hours of sleep and growing kids needing a minimum of 9 hours, ensuring their sleep space is both comfortable and secure is paramount. Thus, selecting each baby bedding component carefully is crucial. This encompasses not only a baby blanket but also an array of other necessities such as a baby sleeping bag, baby pillow, baby mattress protectors, cot sheets, and more. As your one-stop destination, you can now discover all these essential baby bedding items and a plethora of additional options to cater to your baby's needs. 

Read below to know more: 

Baby Blanket, Swaddle Wrap & Comforter: Among the essential bedding items for children, a primary consideration for parents is a baby blanket. Mi Arcus offers a wide range of options in this category, enabling you to refine your selection according to preferences such as colour, age range (0-6 years), weather conditions, and more. Whether you are in search of a baby blanket, comforter, or quilt, Mi Arcus caters to your needs with an extensive range of options, including knitted, printed, solid-coloured, reversible, hooded, and wearable varieties, all crafted from gentle and baby-safe fabric blends like cotton and polyester.

If you're specifically seeking an option to wrap your newborn, specialized choices such as a swaddle wrap or a baby sleeping bag are also available. A baby sleeping bag provides practical coverage, particularly beneficial for restless baby sleepers who tend to kick or remove their blankets during the night, while a swaddle wrap recreates the cosy feeling of the womb and provides comfort and calmness to newborns. At Mi Arcus, these swaddle wraps are made from soft materials like muslin cotton and viscose, serving multiple purposes beyond swaddling, such as a first-layer sheet, stroller cover, nursing cover, or changing table cover. 

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• Baby Pillow: As crucial as it is to wrap your little one in the appropriate baby blanket, selecting the right baby pillow is equally significant. As your child grows, their spine and head undergo crucial development. During these critical stages, choosing the appropriate baby pillow based on age becomes vital to ensure proper head and spine alignment and to prevent flat head syndrome during these formative years. Mi Arcus provides a variety of baby pillows designed to support children at various stages of growth. If you're seeking a newborn pillow, consider opting for a head-shaping pillow or a mustard seed pillow specifically designed to serve the purpose as stated above. Alternatively, you may explore the U-shaped newborn head pillow, filled with beads that conform to the baby's head shape and provide additional side support. For older children, there is a selection of rectangular-shaped pillows crafted from soft cotton/polyester blends and fillings or cushions featuring embroidered, tufted, and cute designs suitable for the little ones. 

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• Baby Bed Set: For a newborn, you might want to explore travel-friendly nestopads, baby nests, or newborn mattress sets equipped with insect-protection mesh covers. These products replicate the functionality of a complete bed set, offering a soft, cushioned base for your baby to sleep on while also providing padded bumpers on the sides for added safety.
  
  While the insect-protective newborn mattress set comprises a 3-piece ensemble featuring a baby pillow, a foldable baby mattress, and a zip-open mesh to shield infants from insects, ensuring uninterrupted rest, the baby nests are versatile, effortlessly transforming from a baby mattress to a portable nest with a simple zip-pull. Crafted from gentle 100% cotton fabric and featuring soft polyester filling, these baby nests and nestopads available at Mi Arcus are easy to wash and dedicated to ensuring comfort while being safe for the baby's skin.
  
  Alternatively, if you need items for your baby's crib or cot, consider checking out our foam mattresses, fitted cot sheets, and mattress protectors, all aimed at ensuring a secure and cosy sleep setting for your little one. 

• Travel Essentials: While on the go, ensuring your baby's comfort during sleep is crucial. However, carrying a bulky baby blanket and other items can be inconvenient. This is where a lightweight and travel-friendly baby sleeping bag or snug pod becomes handy. While a snug pod offers a practical solution, providing coverage for swaddling and during nap times, all while offering essential head support and a cushioned base, a baby sleeping bag, also known as a swaddle bag, is ideal for keeping the little ones covered, particularly if they tend to kick or remove any covering placed over them. 

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FAQ’s: 

Que) What features should I look for when buying a sleeping bag for newborn?  

Ans) There are various styles and options available for a baby sleeping bag. When selecting a newborn sleeping bag, it's essential to take into account the following features: 

• Material: When selecting a baby sleeping bag or swaddle bag, prioritize materials that are gentle and soft on the baby’s sensitive skin. We recommend looking for fabrics like soft cotton blends, known for their softness and suitability for delicate skin. 
• Zip Closure: Verify the quality of the zip closure on the swaddle bag, ensuring it is made of premium materials. Look for additional zip-safe fabric covering to prevent accidental scratches. Furthermore, when picking out a newborn sleeping bag, consider the type of zip opening required, such as side or front openings, for easier diaper changes. 
• Age and Size: Sleeping bags come in various sizes tailored to different age groups. It's important to select the right size to ensure comfort; therefore, it's advisable to verify the intended age and size specifications of the sleeping bag before making a purchase. 
• Temperature and Season: Infants cannot adapt to temperature variations as effectively as adults. Therefore, it's crucial to consider both the temperature and the season when selecting an infant sleeping bag. 
• Safety Considerations: Depending on your child's comfort level, you can choose to opt for a sleeping bag with or without sleeves. It's also advisable to inspect the neck opening of the sleeping bag to ensure it's neither too tight nor too loose, minimizing the risk of choking or suffocation.  

Que: What factors should I consider when buying a baby pillow? 

Ans) Consider selecting head-shaping pillows designed specifically for infants. A newborn pillow comes in various types, with or without fillings, and is typically crafted to be lightweight, providing gentle yet supportive cushioning for the baby's neck and head. It promotes proper alignment of the neck and spine, encourages healthy posture development, prevents flat head syndrome, and alleviates pressure on the baby's head. Another option is to choose a mustard seed baby pillow, known for its traditional benefits like allergy prevention, cold resistance, and averting flat head syndrome. 

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Que) What types of fabrics are suitable for a newborn blanket?  

Ans) When selecting a newborn blanket, take into account the fabric that suits the specific season. Certain fabrics like muslin, single jersey, and interlock are known for being gentle on baby's skin during warmer months, while knitted fabrics are suitable for all-weather use. For winter, fabrics like Velboa, Sherpa, or flurry are preferable for the newborn blanket. 

Que) What size options are suitable for a newborn blanket? 

Ans) A baby blanket comes in various sizes, but we typically suggest standard dimensions of either 85x85 cm or 90x70 cm for infants aged 0-12 months. 

Que) Where can I buy baby bedding online? 

Ans) Mi Arcus is a one-stop destination dedicated to Making Parenthood Joyful. With a simple click, you can now browse through an extensive collection of baby bedding essentials. Whether it's gentle swaddle wraps and blankets for infants or toddlers, charming sleeping bags, snug comforters, pillows, and more, Mi Arcus ensures you have everything necessary to enrich your little one's sleep space with colours, fun, and comfort. 

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