Pram and carrycot bedding sets: what's inside and how to choose one

What usually comes in a pram bedding set?

The carrycot is the part of the pram where a newborn lies flat, and the bedding set is its fabric kit. When the product page lists what's included, these are the pieces:

• Bottom sheet: covers the carrycot mattress.
• Top sheet: the piece that stays on show, with the decorated edge, embroidery or appliqué, and it folds over the edge of the carrycot.
• Pillowcase: in our catalogue, about half the product pages mention one. If the page doesn't mention it, don't assume it's included.

Not every product page lists the full contents, and the product name sometimes says «set lenzuola» (sheet set) and sometimes «lenzuolino» (little sheet). If you want to know for certain how many pieces you'll receive, ask us on WhatsApp before you order: much better to know beforehand than to find out when you open the parcel.

If you're putting together the whole layette, bedding sets have their place in the layette checklist, organised by season.

How can you tell if a set will fit your carrycot?

Prams and carrycots vary from brand to brand, and one model's mattress may be longer or narrower than another's. Almost all sets give a size among the options, mostly 90x120 cm, some 80x62 or 120x180 cm. That's why it's best to start from the mattress you have at home and compare:

1. Take the mattress out of the carrycot and lay it on a flat surface.
2. Using a tailor's tape measure, measure the length, width and depth in centimetres.
3. Note down the brand and model of the pram.
4. Message us on WhatsApp with these details and the name of the set you're interested in, before you order. You can also ask us which piece the stated size refers to.

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How do you choose a pram bedding set?

Five things to check on the product page and in the photos.

The bedding set and the baby blanket you use on walks end up side by side in the pram: if you choose the set first, start from the colour of its edge when picking the blanket; if you already have the blanket, do it the other way round.

Which bedding sets are there for each season?

Our catalogue has more than 100 bedding sets, from brands such as Artigianbaby, Marlù, Carlo Pignatelli, Pappa e Latte, Bebè Margò, Mayoral and Le Chicche. Prices range from about €30 to about €110, and roughly half the sets cost less than €60.

Not all of them are made for the pram: around thirty product pages mention it, and the sets below come from that group.

For the colder months, sets in warm cotton:

For autumn and winter

Set Lenzuola in Cotone Caldo Panna con Dolce Teddy Le Chicche

€45.90

Set Lenzuola in Cotone Caldo Rosa con Orsetto Le Chicche

€45.90

Set Lenzuola in Cotone Caldo Rosa Le Chicche

€45.90

For the warmer months, sets in 100% cotton:

For spring and summer

Set Lenzuola Zig Zag 100% Cotone Rosa Artigianbaby

€85.50

Set Lenzuola Filo di Fiori 100% Cotone Cielo Artigianbaby

€85.50

Set Lenzuola Infinito 100% Cotone Rosa Artigianbaby

€87.90

Set Lenzuola Cuore 100% Cotone Ecru Artigianbaby

€103.50

If you're after an embroidered top sheet that really shows on the edge of the carrycot:

Embroidered

Set Lenzuola Carrozzina con Delicati Ricami 100% Cotone Bianco Rosa Mayoral

€42.90

Set Lenzuola 100% Cotone Bianco Ninnaoh

€58.50

Set Lenzuola in Cotone Caldo Ruggine con Bordo in Tessuto Floreale Le Chicche

€45.90

Pram yes, sleep with care: what should you take out when your baby is asleep?

The pillowcase and top sheet are part of the pram bedding: they're for walks, when your baby is awake or resting while you're out and about. Sleep follows different rules, set out by paediatricians and health services:

• For sleep, your baby needs a firm, flat mattress, with no pillows, duvets, bumpers, loose blankets or soft toys (NHS).
• In the cot, use only a fitted sheet and nothing else (AAP).
• If your baby falls asleep in a car seat or pushchair, move them as soon as you can onto a firm surface, on their back (AAP).
• In the pram, place your baby with their feet towards the foot end (NHS).
• In summer, don't cover the pushchair with muslins or blankets (NHS Start for Life).
• When you go indoors, take off their hat and any extra layers, even if they're asleep (NHS).

In practice: when your baby falls asleep on a walk, take the pillow out and always keep their face clear. These sets are designed for the pram, not for sleeping in a cot. If you're also looking for a baby blanket for winter walks, our article on how to choose a winter blanket explains what to look for.

You'll find the sets, and everything else you need for walks, in these collections:

The sleep advice comes from the sources below and does not replace your paediatrician's opinion: if you have any doubts about your baby, ask your paediatrician.