Solid. I don' t think the madras (which is nice) goes with the vibe of the ships and submarines.

Oh, and no bumpers.

solid, otherwise to me looks too busy.. Very cute!

So far you're confirming what I was thinking.

What color solid? Any banding or stripes like I mentioned?

I just realized I don't think there's actually 'navy' in the sheets; it's more royal. Hmm..can I use navy skirt or at least curtains without it looking wrong?

Whatever curtains I end up with, they need to work long term.

That little oval submarine looks like it may be navy.

Madras, yes!That plaid is fantastique! It gives a great edge to the juvenile pattern. Would def use it.

Looking around, I like this pillow for the rocker maybe. Though it's quite loud too.

Also kind of like this one.

Maybe something with just anchors or an anchor.

I have decided to go pretty themey for this one instead of trying to blend. I figure, why not?

Kswl hasn't met a plaid she didn't like :)

I love the plaid.

I also like the plaid skirt. One good thing about using a skirt is it gives you hidden storage underneath the crib. I know many who have stored boxes of diapers underneath the crib (and skirt). If you did a solid skirt I think I would do a color other than orange. I'm not picturing the orange up against a cherry crib.

Cute! Boy #2?

I was going to ask the same as Tina. Another boy?

Eld, you are SO right, i am mad about plaid.i almost put it on our pool table and I wish now I had done!

I personally don't care for the madras with that sheet. I'd go for solid. Both colors you mentioned would work IMO.

Kswl hasn't met a plaid she didn't like :)

Ha! I don't think there's too many I'm not fond of either.

I'm not real into cutesy in general, but I do like these sheets for the purpose of a baby's room. I naturally gravitate toward the idea of plaid skirt with plain sheets, but know color and pattern is good for a baby. I like each pattern separate, but thought they somehow felt off together. Both trying to be the star maybe.

My original plan actually was to use a large scale plaid to make a skirt and find coordinating sheets. Couldn't find a combination I liked then I found these sheets.

Lascatx - I think cribs can look a little bare without especially when the baby is real young and the mattress is up at the highest level. I did end up storing a few containers of toys under the crib in the past. This room's a little bigger and I really don't think I'll actually need the extra storage, but you never know.

I'm not planning to buy the quilt since it won't get actual use in the crib. I did briefly consider it for a wall hanging, but not thrilled about the price even on sale and have some other ideas.

We'll be sure to have lots of sheets!

Tina - Oh with the orange, I meant a navy skirt and then perhaps a banding stripe of orange. Toward the bottom, but not the very bottom. I'm not sure what that's actually called!

Cindy & Tina - Yes! :)

These Vintage Airplane sheets from PB were my #1, but then noticed the blue plane looks rather stern or angry. I also wish they would have put an overall shot of the crib or a straight on view of the pattern. This is the only angle they show.

Eww. I like those sheets but the skirt is not appealing. Solid skirt! Great colors in the subs, too.

The planes do look sort of warlike.

Congrats, Shee! Solid color skirt, or my preference is none.

Looking around a little more I found a photo of the same madras skirt with the car sheet set (I also like), but it gives an idea of patterns with a darker crib. Seeing it this way, I do like it.

They also carry this skirt with just the plaid along the bottom.

Fori - Warlike.. I know! Why didn't they gives them happy eyes?!

Voila - Thank you!

Way too busy! Use pre-washed white linen and make it tailored. You could also use a matelese spread for fabric.

I do like the idea of a white skirt as much as I liked the navy idea. Hmm...

OR maybe forget the sub sheets and go with something like these anchors to pair with the plaid skirt. It's still a pattern for the baby....

I still like the plaid skirt - and glad you found a pic of a darker bed - that does look good! I also like the white skirt with just the plaid banding. Bet big brother is excited about another boy!!

Looks darling on the darker crib! Also remember you can get jersey knit crib sheets in solid colors for extra sheets that would look great with the madras patchwork plaid.

Tina - We don't think he really gets it yet. It's definitely going to be an adjustment for him. We're going to get some children books on the topic so hopefully that will help. Also going to get him involved with helping get the room ready, etc. He'll like doing that. He mentioned the other day the baby was going to come over to our house. I tried to explain the baby was going to live here!

Well I did order the solid plaid skirt with the sub sheets. I like the plaid fabric more than the sub sheets so I'd rather have both and if it's too busy I'll use my other, less busy sheets, more often. I decided the white with plaid banding was going to be too broken up on the crib for my liking.

Kswl - Yes, I've decided to get some solid and maybe a small print sheets to mix it up. A friend just mentioned she has some solid light blue ones so I'm going to check those out. I didn't originally want to use solid for the baby's sake, but there will be a mobile and when the baby is a little older I remember we put a few toys in. Nothing soft, of course.

I'll post some pictures when the room starts getting into some type of presentable shape!

I love the madras, but not necessarily as a skirt for the crib (I'm another that doesn't see the need for the skirt whatever color). So I'd probably get a solid color skirt and get an extra sheet in the mattress and have a pillow cover or something else made for the room.

Shee, I thought the same thing about the white skirt with madras border....cute idea but doesn't really look right IMO. Looking forward to seeing the room evolve!

Our eldest son was a little over five years old when our daughter turned one year old. He said he had had about enough of her, and just how long was she planning on staying? I didn't realize he thought she was a temporary guest!

So glad you got the madras skirt! I love it. I think it'll look great with solid or print sheets. Congratulations!

I think they're all adorable so you can't go wrong. I love how thoughtful you're being about making the room perfect for your new baby boy-to-be! Congratulations!

I saw on TV, one of the morning news shows this wk that even breatheable bumpers are not recommended, because of the danger that they pose to infants who aren't able to move away from them when pressed up against them, breatheable or not. Please don't take this unnecessary risk. Also not recommended were blankets or pillows. There are new guidelines that have been enacted regarding sleep for infants. You can probably goggle it to find out more about them.

Kswl2 - Aw, I got a laugh about your son. I'm also wondering what our cats our going to think this time around. You could tell they were hoping DS1 would leave when we first brought him home.

K Sissy - Thanks for the heads up on the breathable bumpers. I have one from the last time and did hear recently they said no to those too. I plan to keep it off. I was going to use it if limbs started getting stuck, but that's not the same as death. I wouldn't put blankets, pillows, or anything soft in the crib. The pillows above were ideas for the rocker.

I vote solid with those sheets. The "storage" plus of the skirt..is not immediate. For a few months the mattress will be pretty raised and the skirt will not reach to the floor.

The quilt while adorable..is also not an item that is on the list of "allowed" in a babies crib is it? I would hate putting a baby to bed these days. No blankets, on their stomach, and now no bumpers..is there anyway for a mom to feel their kiddo is cozy?

It's what they sleep in now that keeps them warm and cozy!

I would totally go for the madras!

Arcy - The "storage" plus of the skirt..is not immediate.

I didn't realize what you were saying at first. I probably should have checked the measurements on the PB skirt. Wasn't easily found on their site. It will bug me if it doesn't reach or at least come close. I made a skirt last time and it reached the floor. I adjusted it as the mattress was lowered always keeping it touching.

It's 16" drop. I don't know how I missed that before. I for some reason just assuming it would hit the floor. It's not going to, ugh! Of course all their photos show the mattresses in the lowest position.

I don't think anyone uses the quilt in the crib anymore. Most time I see it used as wall art of decorative on a rocker.

Babies are to be put to sleep on their backs these days and clothes and room temp keep them warm.

Comfy cozy is pretty much left to when they're being held.

My grandson is 1-1/2 and he still sleeps in a "sleeper gown" with no blanket.

I found the crib skirt I made and the drop is the same as the PB skirt at 16" so that's good! For some reason I was thinking mine was closer to 20".

Oh yay! I was going to say maybe you could layer a solid beneath until the mattress was lowered, but problem is solved! The room is going to be adorable! I think some have forgotten that this is your second child and I'm sure you know how to keep him safe and snug.

Tina - Yeah, I found some photos of crib skirts that were at least 6 inches off the floor and it looked really strange. My first thought was also to layer a solid navy color underneath until we lower the crib. My second thought was to buy another crib skirt and attach them, but that seems messy. However, I would still preferred either of those looks to a high wader skirt!

Well the breathable bumper thing I believe is newer. A friend just told me recently, but I haven't heard about it anywhere else. I'll admit I actually prefer the look of the crib without them because it covers/distorts the view of the crib sheets. Unfortunately, most of what comes up in a search still shows them for sale everywhere with the high ratings and statements like "award winning." I don't doubt any new statistics on it, but I'm surprised because there really are a lot of holes in the mesh. I, and many others, purchased them feeling they were safe. That would be tragic.

It's not worth the risk. My husband and and I often talk about how it's a miracle that we all managed to survive....no seat belts as kids, no bike helmets, etc. Maybe someday, SIDS will not be an issue at all, but at least we're learning more about how to avoid it.