Decorating the nursery can be lots of fun, but sometimes it can be overwhelming. BabyEarth is here to help you figure out which crib bedding is the best choice for your specific needs. After all, bedding is more than pretty fabric. It has to be functional, durable and grow with your baby into the toddler years. The good news is, manufacturers are taking all of these elements into consideration and offer a wide variety of color schemes, themes and even fabric options.

Just like baby, crib bedding is unique. Some moms know exactly what colors they want and can identify the perfect bedding set immediately. Others search and search for that perfect option. No matter what type of mom you may be, there is definitely a choice out there that will make everyone happy - even dad! At BabyEarth, you can rest easier knowing that you've purchased the perfect baby bedding and baby will rest easy too, in softness, safety and comfort.

Baby bedding refers to all of the cute upholstered items you may need to fully decorate baby's nursery, including specific items for the crib. Bedding is made for both cradles and cribs, although most parents opt for the crib bedding since it has a longer lifespan. One of the biggest components of the bedding is the upholstered bumpers. The bumpers, or bumper pads, are upholstered cushions that can be attached to the inside of the crib to help protect baby from bumping the crib rails while sleeping. Due to heavily regulated safety standards, most cribs are perfectly safe as is, but bumper pads offer baby an ounce of extra comfort. Most bumpers are attached to the crib rails with ribbons, but some use Velcro closures. Bumpers vary in thickness depending on the manufacturer.

BabyEarth features upscale brands like Green Frog Art (Catherine Zeta-Jones' favorite!), Picci, Caden Lane, DwellStudio Baby and Q Collection Junior (Gwyneth Paltrow's favorite!). We also carry mid-priced bedding with fabulous features by Glenna Jean, Banana Fish, Cocalo Couture, Skip Hop, Cotton Tale Designs and Babylicious. For parents seeking an eco-friendly option, American Baby Company makes a crib bedding set that is 100% certified organic. From brightly colored happy polka dots to simple subdued stripes to zoo animals with zest, all of our brands boast a custom-made look that will surely complete your nursery and get plenty of "oohs" and aahs" from visitors.

Just like comforter sets come with a comforter, pillow cases and a dust ruffle, crib bedding also comes in coordinating sets. Most baby bedding sets consist of a crib-sized quilt, upholstered crib bumpers and a crib skirt. Some sets also come with a crib sheet and decorative pillow. Depending on the manufacturer, crib bedding sets may have coordinating lampshades, curtains, diaper stackers, toy bags, mobiles, sheets, changing pad covers, blankets and artwork available as separate purchases.