| Cocalo, a designer and manufacturer of themed crib | | | | accessories, including: musical mobiles, valances, diaper |
| bedding collections since the late 1990's, first became | | | | stackers, lamp shades, rugs, pillows, wall border, wall |
| known for its crib bedding collections marketed under | | | | decorations, and blankets. All of the accessories |
| the Baby Martex, OshKosh, and Kimberly Grant | | | | coordinate perfectly with the Under Construction crib |
| brands, names first associated with adult or children's | | | | bedding set. This collection incorporates an interesting |
| clothing and decor. Recently, they have begun to | | | | selection of fabrics in shades of blues, greens, and |
| introduce new patterns under their internal Cocalo | | | | oranges. |
| brand. Under Construction crib bedding is one of | | | | Cocalo appears to have gone the extra mile to |
| Cocalo's few remaining OshKosh bedding collections. | | | | incorporate high quality fabrics and workmanship into |
| For mothers-to-be seeking a very masculine theme for | | | | this moderately priced collection. Although some of the |
| their baby boy's nursery, Under Construction | | | | striped and plaid fabrics are of the printed variety, |
| represents a reasonably priced alternative. | | | | many of them are of the higher quality woven variety. |
| Under Construction crib bedding is normally available as | | | | In woven fabrics, differently dyed or colored threads |
| a four-piece crib set, consisting of a comforter, | | | | are woven together in a manner to create the desired |
| four-sided crib bumper, dust ruffle, and fitted sheet. | | | | pattern. Contrast this with printed fabrics, where a |
| Consumers should be pleased to see that Cocalo sells | | | | pattern is imprinted on the surface of a solid colored |
| this pattern in the four-piece set. Cocalo, following the | | | | fabric. Woven fabrics are superior to, and more |
| lead of other manufacturers, is increasingly introducing | | | | expensive than, printed fabrics, being more vibrant, |
| new patterns in six-piece sets which include a diaper | | | | durable, and color-fast. A deep blue corduroy fabric |
| stacker and valance. The smaller sets, combined with | | | | works very well with the theme, and even the solid |
| the availability of the other items as separate | | | | green fabric has an interesting diamond pattern sewn |
| accessories, provides the consumer with the most | | | | into it to give it added character. Most of the Under |
| flexibility. Unfortunately, none of the pieces of the | | | | Construction set pieces and accessories feature |
| Under Construction four-piece set is available | | | | well-designed embroidered construction equipment |
| separately, thereby reducing consumer choices. In | | | | using textured appliquéd fabrics. |
| particular, an extra fitted sheet, frequently desired by | | | | For those interested in alternatives with this particular |
| consumers, is not available for Under Construction. As | | | | theme, Kidsline, a highly-regarded manufacturer, makes |
| in most Cocalo sets, the comforter is a lighter weight | | | | Construction Zone crib bedding with a far more |
| and less bulky covering than many of the stuffed quilts | | | | extensive selection of coordinating accessories. In fact, |
| sold by other manufacturers, for those who prefer this | | | | the similar coloring of these two sets should allow |
| approach. | | | | consumers to use Kidsline Construction Zone |
| Cocalo provides a relatively standard selection of | | | | accessories in an Under Construction nursery. |
| coordinating Under Construction nursery decor | | | | |