BED TIME COLLECTION
Q: What bedding does Malabar Baby offer for newborns through age 5?
A: We're your one-stop shop for baby and toddler bedding — including handmade block-printed crib bedding sets, fitted crib sheets, quilts, and blankets. Everything is designed to take your little one from the newborn stage through age 5 in comfort and style.
Q: What bedding is safe for a newborn?
A: For newborns, safe sleep guidelines recommend a firm, flat mattress with a fitted sheet only — no loose quilts, pillows, or bumpers in the crib. Our fitted crib sheets are the perfect safe starting point. As your baby grows and transitions out of the newborn stage, our lightweight quilts and blankets can be introduced.
Q: Do babies need a pillow or quilt in their crib?
A: Not for newborns. Safe sleep guidelines advise against pillows and loose bedding for babies under 12 months. Our fitted crib sheets are ideal for this stage. Once your baby is older and transitions to a toddler bed, our lightweight organic cotton quilts are a beautiful and safe next step.
Q: What materials are used in Malabar Baby bedding?
A: All our bedding is made from 100% natural cotton — including Indian cotton voile for quilts, sheets, receiving blankets. And organic cotton muslin for snug blankets and swaddles. We skip polyester synthetics entirely: natural cotton is breathable, hypoallergenic, soft, and easy to care for, making it ideal for year-round use. We do not recommend bedding that is made with polyester.
Q: Will Malabar Baby quilts overheat my baby?
A: No — our quilts are made from lightweight, breathable Indian cotton voile, specifically chosen to keep babies at a comfortable temperature without overheating. They are filled with a very light cotton filling vs traditional blankets that are filled with polyester. Malabar Baby quilts provide just the right amount of warmth for the nursery.
Q: Are Malabar Baby crib sheets good quality?
A: Yes — our crib sheets are made from high-quality natural cotton with premier elastic around all edges for a secure, snug fit that stays in place all night. Available in versatile colors and soothing prints, they're designed to last.
Q: Do Malabar Baby bedding sets come gift-ready?
A: Yes! Our bedding sets come packaged in reusable muslin pouches — chic, eco-friendly, and practical. Parents love repurposing them for storing diapers, socks, and toiletries long after the bedding is in use.
Q: Are Malabar Baby quilts handmade?
A: Yes — our crib bedding sets and quilts are handmade and block-printed, giving each piece a unique, artisan quality you won't find in mass-produced alternatives.
Q: What size crib sheets does Malabar Baby offer?
A: We offer fitted crib sheets sized for standard cribs and toddler beds — ideal from newborn through the toddler years. Check individual product pages for exact dimensions.