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Many millennia ago, when the human brain was still developing, we did not use any bedding at all.  As such humans would simply sleep on the floor of a cave.  This altered as brain capacity improved and humans learnt to use objects around them to provide a more comfortable sleeping environment.  Read on to discover how the use of bedding developed into something like the items that we are familiar with today.

The first steps

The use of small twigs and leaves was the first step in the bedding process.  Humans, much like an animal building a nest or den, started to lay twigs and leaves on the hard ground to provide extra comfort.

Adding warmth

The next step in the development of human bedding focussed on cover as we sought to protect ourselves from the cold nights.  As humans were still hunter-gatherers at this time, they killed a lot of animals for food.  The realisation that animal fur provided great warmth eventually came and humans began skinning their prey; using the pelts as blankets.

Introduction of sleeping bags and mattresses

As man developed further, more complex tools were invented, such as the needle.  With the needle, humans were able to sew animal pelts together; which lead to the creation of the first sleeping bags.  The sleeping bag idea was then taken further and stuffed with things like feathers, leaves and grass, to produce the first mattress.

Learning from animals

The creation of bed frames was the final step in the bedding evolution process.  It is thought that humans observed how animals such as apes, slept in trees to stay off the cold and wet floor and safe from predators.  By following the lead of animals, humans created bed frames which served to take their mattresses away from the floor, thus keeping them dry.

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The further into a pregnancy the more often the question comes up: Is it a boy or a girl? Sometimes, people ask out of mere curiosity, other times it is because they are trying to select a gift. It is not always possible to find out, and some people do not want to find out the sex of their baby.

When you choose things for your baby that are gender neutral you will actually be ensuring that you get the maximum possible use out of them. If you are thinking you may want a larger family this is especially true. A convertible crib natural is far easier to use with more than one child than a crib with dinosaurs on it. You want something that can be used multiple times.

Light browns and other earth tones can be very sweet for a baby nursery. By carefully selecting neutral colors your designer baby bedding you can make sure that it is worth every cent you pay for it. These are usually high quality and can survive baby after baby, but not if they are pink with lace.

It is easy to go overboard on the pink or blue for a new baby. While the shopping can be fun, the end result should never be a room that looks like it is being lit with a blue light. A room that looks like a bottle of allergy medication exploded is also not desirable. The baby’s room should not be nauseating.

The convertible crib is easily accented with other things. You can always tack on some bows, or attach some buttons to make it cuter. The biggest difference is that in the end, these things can be easily changed or eliminated. It is not so easy when the whole crib is gender specific.

Having kids is not an inexpensive thing. Buy gender specific items makes it far more expensive. Pink blankets, cribs, car seats, and other necessities are not likely to be reused if the next baby is a boy. A blue highchair with red racing cars painted could be used with a little girl, but chances are that a new pink highchair will be bought instead. By keeping it neutral you can save yourself a lot of headache.

If you have twins, one boy and one girl, this approach makes even more sense. They will likely share many items, and as they become more vocal you do not want to have to listen to fights over which booster seat belongs to whom. Taking the more practical approach will mean you can have a little more peace and quiet later on.

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