Are you getting ready to welcome your newborn? Well, it’s a fun and exciting task but also a challenging one. But with so many options available in the market, how would you know which crib sheet you need to choose?
Well, babies sleep 16 hours a day on average, so when you invest on a crib sheet, you are investing in your little one’s sleep. So you need to put a quality check on your crib sheet options.
Earlier, there was a flat sheet trend, but now it is highly discouraged as flat sheets tend to bunch up or loosen as the baby moves around. And so fitted sheets have been considered as it settles around the crib mattress. Nowadays, Fitted crib sheets are widely available in the market with several ranges of qualities.
While choosing a fitted crib sheet, look for the elastic band that wraps all the way around and check for the pockets’ depth. Also, you need to check on the stitching quality, as you don’t want your crib sheets to lose threads after a few washes.
Crib sheets now have fitted corners that help them to secure on your crib mattress. So before you purchase, make sure you choose your crib sheet according to your crib mattress, as the fittings need to be smooth and tight.
As your baby might have some movements while sleeping and secure fitted sheets wouldn’t let the crib sheets become messy. One of the most common parents’ complaints is that after few washes, the crib sheets tend to shrink, so you need to look for a sheet with extra-deep pockets that would allow a small amount of shrink.
Generally, a baby’s crib sheets should be left clutter-free and clean. And when you hear clutter-free, it means no bumpers, no blankets, and no stuffed toys or animals should be there in the crib. The Pediatric Society of America recommends new parents as “Bare is best” because due to toys or extra blankets, your baby can become tangled or stuck.
However, many fitted crib sheets are available in fabric types (cotton or linen), styles (gathered vs flat panel), and patterns. That would not only brighten your nursery look but will also be the best crib sheet for your baby.
