Sep 2010 Novelty children’s bed linen isn’t just for the tiny tots; there are some incredibly fun sets out there today which will appeal to the humour of older boys and girls.
Girls in particular are often great fans of cute animals and love to have their images on their bedlinen. Kittens, puppies, bunnies and sea creatures are all popular subjects for older and younger alike.
Boys have of course always loved cartoon characters which reflect their own personality, so why focus only on posters on the wall? The bed is a major feature in any bedroom so it stands to reason that your child will want it to reflect their personality! There are some great sets available with both modern and classic cartoon characters which you children will love!
Having small and sometimes faddy children myself, I have often fallen victim to so the called “Pester Power” that tiny tots wield so well! Yes I hold up my hands and admit that I have bought themed novelty childrens bed linen which has then been discarded when princesses or kitties are no longer the “cool” thing.
The lesson I have learned is that novelty childrens bed linen can work well for you and your purse, if you choose wisely!
Quality is very important and rather than do mixed fibres, wherever possible you should choose pure cotton. As for characters, less is more; so if junior wants a Batman bedroom then let him know that one or two items are the way to go…that way he won’t have time to tire of his winged pal!
We have a number of themed novelty children bed linen sets, which I rotate regularly. The rest of the bedroom is neutral but pretty, so if your child is in the mood to have princess bed linen one day, it won’t look out of place when the next day they choose their bunny rabbit set!
Self expression is a very important factor in child development. Allowing your child some choices with regard to their bedroom décor, will let them know that their tastes and opinions are both valid and valued.
As children grow and change, their tastes will morph and develop, keep their wall colours plain and their furniture classic and there will always be room for their stylistic experiments!