I usually choose bright fabrics and don't worry about any theme that the parent might have. I tell them that it is not an heirloom and is meant to throw on the floor for baby to play on, or to carry along when going places. And as I've said many times before, I add a little note that this quilt can be played on, puked on, peed on, and puked on then washed and dryed and it's ready for sleepy time and play time again.