| Choosing the right crib sheets can be an overwhelming | | | | works well in all seasons, but it’s not as soft as the |
| task with so many different options to consider. Being | | | | jersey knit. |
| a new mom is overwhelming enough, so here are a | | | | All three options can be washed in warm water and |
| few facts regarding crib sheets that will make your | | | | dried normally in the dryer. As long as they’re |
| decision less daunting. | | | | made of a quality cotton they should last through |
| There are several types of crib sheets to choose | | | | hundreds of washes without any problem. Keep in |
| from. The main ones are 100% cotton jersey knit, | | | | mind that as with all 100% cotton fabrics, they will |
| 100% cotton flannel, and 100% cotton percale (woven). | | | | crease but once they’re laid on the mattress the |
| Here’s a brief description of each along with some | | | | fibers of the fabric will relax over time and it will look |
| of their benefits. | | | | like new. |
| Jersey knit crib sheets are the most popular, in most | | | | Whichever choice you make, keep in mind that the fit |
| part because they’re the most practical. | | | | of the crib sheet is also extremely important. You |
| They’re extremely soft and comfortable. They | | | | want to make sure that the crib sheet fits securely all |
| work well in all seasons. They add some level of | | | | around the crib mattress. To ensure a snug fit, crib |
| warmth in the winter and aren’t too hot for the | | | | sheets that are elasticized all around the edges, are |
| summer. They’re thinner than flannel but thicker | | | | the safest choice. |
| than the plain cotton woven. They are stretchy too, | | | | is the best source for high quality, excellent fitted crib |
| which will generally help if your mattress is a bit larger | | | | sheets. They produce crib sheets in all 3 fabric types, |
| than standard and you need that little extra bit. | | | | and in hundreds of solid colors and printed designs. All |
| Flannel crib sheets are equally as soft as the jersey | | | | of their products are produced in their own factories, |
| knits and can keep your baby nice and cozy in the | | | | and best of all they’re all made right here in the |
| winter or in the colder weather. They are a bit thicker | | | | USA. This ensures the highest standards in quality as |
| than the jersey knits and much thicker than the cotton | | | | well as safety. Sheetworld produces almost every |
| woven. | | | | standard baby sheet size. They also have a custom |
| Cotton woven crib sheets (most popular in adult size | | | | tailoring department to produce any size sheet that |
| sheets) are generally soft as long as it has a thread | | | | isn’t standard. |
| count of at least 180. Just like the cotton jersey knit, it | | | | |