Other items do not improve your child’s safety and hence shouldn’t be included with its baby bedding. As soft and comforting as they are, blankets as well as pillows bring with them a great risk of suffocation to a newborn, so leave those out of the crib and use them for some place like a rocking chair during feeding times instead.
Many sets of bedding include the usual nursery decor items but it is best to use them outside of the crib and under close supervision or put them away for your little boy’s toddler years.
While heirloom crib sets are often very attractive, older family members should be reminded that recommendations on sleep safety for babies have changed a lot over the years. You can ensure that your baby is both safe and comfortable in his crib by making careful choices about what goes in there.