Carefully consider your baby crib bedding purchase. On average, your baby will spend less than two years in a crib (although one of my kids loved it until she was almost 5). It begins as a basic crib, can be used as a toddler bed, and ultimately transforms into a twin bed. You can also buy the baby bedding with a quilt big enough to grow with your child. You want to make the most of your purchase, so opt for bedding that perhaps isn’t so “faddish” at the time of your purchase. There a lot of “ modern baby bedding ” collections out there, but be sure to pick one that fits your own style and home decor.