Bedding Sets verus Mix-and-Match???

Toni79

OK . . . I'm a little overwhelmed when it comes to this registering thing!

I'm currenly trying to decide on nursery decorations . . . we are doing a gender nutral theme . . . I think I want a jungle animal theme.

I really like this wall mural.  It's super cute!  And big!  It would take up a whole wall!  And you can customize the colors.  http://www.etsy.com/listing/62492611/the-original-children-wall-decal-wall

I'm looking at bedding/curtians/etc to go with it . . . and that is where I am getting overwhelmed.  I'm trying to decide if I want to do a "complete" bedding set versus getting peices mix-and-match.

My Concerns with a "Complete" Bedding Set

• There are various bedding sets at Babies R Us that are cute, but I'm afraid if I get the set it will either clash or be just too much animal print everwhere.
• All come with a comforter - which are super curt, but I don't want to put the baby in the crib with the comforter because of the risk of SIDS.  So I might just hang it on the wall or lay it over my rocker.
• Most come with bumpers - but I don't want to use the bumpers because of the risk they pose for SIDS.
• Some come with a diaper stack - not sure if I really need / want that.  I think a stocked basked with diapers would be cuter.
• Some come with additional wall hangings - that might be alot of things on the wall if I did the decal too.
• Some sets have additional accessories - like decals - but the decals are really small - and I really like the full mural decal I picked out.

My Concerns with "Mix-and-Match":

• Only certain peices are sold separatly.  I see the sheets and sometimes the valance are sold separatly.  But I haven't seen just the comforter or the dust ruffle sold separatly.
• I'd hate to spend $130-$180 on a complete set, when I'm only going to use some of the items.

For example:

1. I like the Kids Line Jungle Walk -  http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12475991 - The valance and bedskirt are patterned versus having animals on them.  I also like the comforter.  But there are alot of peices that I don't think I'll use.
2. This set might be a little too much animal on the bedskirt and valanace and might clash with the decal - http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12409775

Other options:

1. Just get mix-and-match animal sheets from one of the sets.  For example the Jungle Walk set - I see they have the sheets, valance, fleese blanket sold separatly.
2. Get either a solid color or non-animal pattered sheets and valance.  Such as stripes, dots, or checks.  Then I could coordinate the olors with the wall decal.  Such as http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12374936 .

UG!  I am so overwhelmed . . . and this is just one of many things I have to pick out!