| p>Kidsline, one of the most well known brands of crib | | | | plaids are created from differently colored threads that |
| bedding, is available to customers through many | | | | are woven together to create the desired plaid pattern. |
| national chains, including Babies R Us, baby specialty | | | | I was glad to see that Kidsline used higher quality fabric |
| stores, and online retailers. Choo Choo crib bedding | | | | in this pattern while retaining their competitive pricing. |
| was introduced by Kidsline in late-2004. Appealing to | | | | The bumper measures 10" tall with ties on both the top |
| those interested in a train theme for their nursery | | | | and bottom. One minor limitation of the bumper is that it |
| decor, Choo Choo appears to be an excellent value at | | | | is in one continual piece, which makes washing slightly |
| between $140 and $170 for a six-piece set. I was | | | | awkward. The inward facing part of the bumper |
| particularly impressed by Kidsline's use of higher quality | | | | continues with the train theme as the appliquéd |
| woven plaid fabrics at this price point. | | | | trains are centered against plaid borders. The outward |
| Choo Choo comes as a six-piece crib set which | | | | facing bumper is a simple blue plaid. The dust ruffle has |
| includes a quilt, bumper, fitted sheet, dust ruffle, diaper | | | | approximately a 10" drop to complete the look of the |
| stacker, and one valance. The six pieces are also | | | | collection. The valance measures 13.5" by 60" and is in |
| available for separate purchase. The collection is made | | | | the rod style. The diaper stacker measures 26" by 12" |
| from 100% cotton fabric, with the exception of the | | | | and can hold up to two-dozen diapers. The fitted |
| fitted sheet, which is a 65/35 poly cotton blend, and is | | | | sheet is made using a printed train pattern. I would |
| machine washable. Kidsline normally makes available a | | | | caution you to be aware of potential color/pattern |
| very extensive group of nursery decorating | | | | fade in the sheet from multiple washings and extended |
| accessories to coordinate with their crib sets. | | | | wear & tear. However, additional fitted sheets are |
| However, for unknown reasons, Kidsline chose to | | | | available that match the Choo Choo pattern; or |
| offer only the standard accessories with Choo Choo, | | | | consider buying inexpensive solid colored sheets for |
| including: a musical mobile, wall border, drapes, a lamp, | | | | everyday use and save the Choo Choo sheet for |
| night light, and drawer knobs. | | | | special occasions.. |
| The quilt features appliquéd trains around the | | | | Unfortunately for Canadian consumers purchasing |
| border with the center of the quilt being a patchwork | | | | from a United States online retailer, the Choo Choo |
| design of various plaid fabrics. I was pleased to see | | | | bedding collection is manufactured in China. Customers |
| that the patchwork design is a genuine patchwork | | | | in Canada would be required to pay import duties of |
| pattern, in which the individual patches on the quilt are | | | | as much as 18% of the stated prices. |
| independent of each other. The patches are made of | | | | If you are interested in the train/transportation theme, |
| woven plaids in various colors - red, rust, blue, and | | | | you might want to look at Build Fly Run by Kimberly |
| green, and two different shades of denim. Woven | | | | Grant or Johnny's Train by Brandee Danielle. |