Kidsline, one of the most well known brands of crib bedding, is available to customers through many national chains, including Babies R Us, baby specialty stores, and online retailers. Home Run crib bedding, introduced by Kidsline in late 2005, appeals to those interested in the sports theme for their nursery décor, Home Run appears to be a reasonable value at between $160 and $190 for a six-piece set. Home Run comes as a six-piece crib set which includes a quilt, bumper, fitted sheet, dust ruffle, diaper stacker, and one valance. The six pieces are also available for separate purchase. The collection is made from 65/35 poly/cotton blend fabrics and is machine washable. Home Run has a generous assortment of accessories available - from the industry standard musical mobile and wall border to a picture frame, growth chart and night light. Given the sheer number of accessories, it would be almost impossible for a store to carry all of them. You may need to visit one of the few websites that carry all of the accessories in stock. And take care that a $175 crib set does not evolve into a $500 nursery collection “monster” after buying all of the accessories. The quilt, which is the standout piece of crib bedding collections, is adorned with appliquéd sports paraphernalia. I thought it was nice to see most sports represented in the collection. I was very pleased to see the use of high quality woven fabrics within the quilt and accessories in Home Run. The quilt features several textured fabrics including fleece and faux suede with embroidery throughout the quilt. The back of the quilt is a light blue color that is a constant theme throughout the bedding. The bumper stands 10.5” tall with top and bottom ties. One minor shortcoming for the bumper is the fact that it is one continuous piece, which makes washing it more of a chore. The dust ruffle features a 12” drop. The valance is in a rod style and measures 13.5” by 60”. The diaper stacker measures 26” by 12” and can hold at least two-dozen diapers. The fitted sheet is made using a printed stripe pattern, with the pattern being printed onto a solid colored fabric; I would caution you to be aware of potential pattern fade in the sheet from multiple washings and normal wear and tear. I would recommend that consumers purchase separate solid colored sheets for every day use (cream, blue, or red should work just fine), and reserve the Home Run sheet for when you want to show off your nursery to visitors. Unfortunately, for Canadian consumers purchasing from a United States online retailer, the Home Run bedding collection is manufactured in China. Customers in Canada would be required to pay import duties of as much as 18% of the stated prices. If the Sports theme is something that you’re looking into, you also might want to look at Batter’s Up by CoCaLo or Team Sports by Lambs & Ivy. Katherine L is a Copywriter/Customer Service Representative for BabySupermall.com, an online retailer of Sports Theme crib bedding, including Home Run by Kidsline
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