The Best Crib Sheets
Expectant parents should select crib sheets and bedding before their baby arrives. Parents are likely to be concerned with safety, materials and how easy sheets are to change for washing. If you are painting and decorating your nursery, picking out crib sheets is a good place to start to inspire the color, design and theme of your baby's nursery.
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Materials
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Crib sheets are available in many different materials including woven cotton, brushed flannelette, stretch cotton terry and cotton jersey. The sheet materials are just as important as the fit and design. Because a baby's skin if soft and sensitive, the best material is 100 percent cotton. Cotton is soft and delicate enough for a baby's skin. Natural and organic cottons are the safest. Cotton is also breathable, making it possible to maintain an even and comfortable temperature as your baby sleeps. Synthetic materials can be too harsh, causing rashes. Some synthetic materials also emit gases which can be harmful to newborns.
Safety
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Safety is often the main concern of parents purchasing crib sheets. The best crib sheets protect against suffocation and strangulation by fitting tightly around the crib mattress without slippage. Babies are quite active when they sleep. To avoid suffocation, it is important that crib sheets remain as simple as possible. A fitted sheet and dust ruffle are all you really need, in addition to a blanket. Fitted crib sheets come in many colors and patterns. These sheets should fit snugly even after washing. Stay Put Safety Crib Sheets fit around the crib mattress like a pillow case, ensuring that they stay in place throughout the night.
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Easy to Change
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Parents will need approximately four sets of crib sheets, as they will need to be changed often. Fitting the crib sheets around the mattress can be challenging, so investing in sheets that are easy to change can save you time and hassle. Stretch fitted sheets are good because they are easy to slip on and off, but also stay tucked in place as your baby sleeps. The Quick Zip Sheet by Clouds and Stars offers a fitted sheet that completely encases the crib mattress. A removable top panel zips on to the base with a covered zipper, allowing you to quickly remove the top panel for washing. The Quick Zip Sheet is approximately $35 with additional top panels starting at $13. Similar models are also available from Buy Buy Baby.
Separates
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ConsumerReports.org recommends you purchase crib sheets separately to ensure quality and maximum safety. It is important that the quality of the fitted sheet not be compromised by design. You can purchase sheet and dust ruffle separates from the American Baby Company, Baby Style, Clouds and Stars, Kidsline, The Land of Nod and Pottery Barn Kids. Fitted sheet cost between $6 and $70, while decorative dust ruffles cost $16 to $120.
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