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The Best Crib Sheets for a Dreamy Night Sleep for Your Baby
The Best Crib Sheets for a Dreamy Night Sleep for Your Baby
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The Best Crib Sheets for a Dreamy Night Sleep for Your Baby

Crib sheets so comfortable your baby may be convinced to sleep through the night.

author-Jennifer LaBracio
By Jen LaBracio, CPST and Latifah Miles
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In This Article

Best Organic Cotton Crib Sheets
Best Affordable Crib Sheets
Best Basic Crib Sheets
Best Bamboo Crib Sheets
Best Linen Crib Sheets
Best Muslin Crib Sheets
Best Mini Crib Sheets
Best Printed Crib Sheets
Best Satin Crib Sheets
How many crib sheets do I need?
Can you use regular crib sheets on a mini crib?
Do I need a crib mattress protector?

Choosing crib sheets for your baby’s mattress can bring your nursery aesthetic together while adding a comfy layer to their sleeping space. Plus, they're a practical must-have that you'll find yourself reaching for regularly—"you can literally not have enough, especially as they get older," on Babylist parent said. Considering how much time you’ll spend at the side of your little one’s crib (bedtime, diaper-change time, middle-of-the-night-crying time), you’ll want to pick a style and design you’ll like. Once you’ve landed on a style, you'll want to pay attention to the material of the sheets—look for a material that’s soft, will hold up well in the wash and is breathable to prevent trapping too much heat.

And remember: a fitted sheet that fits snugly over your crib mattress is the only thing that should go in the crib with your baby, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Keep soft objects and loose bedding like pillows and pillow-like toys, quilts, comforters, mattress toppers, non-fitted sheets, blankets, toys and bumpers out of your baby’s sleep area.

We’ve rounded up the best crib sheets that help keep your baby comfy and cozy while they snooze.

Best Organic Cotton Crib Sheets

Naturally soft and breathable, organic cotton crib sheets are a gentle option that won’t irritate baby’s sensitive skin. If hearing the word organic makes you think you’ll be cashing out big bucks, don’t worry—there are plenty of affordable organic cotton crib sheet options out there. Here are some we love:

Best Affordable Crib Sheets

A lot goes down in your baby’s crib, most of which will require you to change their sheets. With that in mind, it’s a good idea to stock up on affordable crib sheets so you’ll always have a clean one to grab after their next poop explosion. We love these:

Best Basic Crib Sheets

If you’ve gone all in on your nursery design and want a more basic design for your crib sheets, we have a few picks that will work with any decor.

Best Bamboo Crib Sheets

Known for being buttery soft, bamboo sheets are also naturally hypoallergenic, making them a great choice for babies with sensitive skin or eczema. And for babies who tend to run warm, bamboo is breathable and helps to wick moisture away from your baby’s body, helping to keep them cool. Here are some choices that we like:

Best Linen Crib Sheets

Light and airy, linen crib sheets are durable and tend to get softer as you use and wash them. The material also naturally regulates your baby’s temperature, holding on to heat when cold and encouraging airflow when they’re too warm. Here are some linen options we love:

Best Muslin Crib Sheets

Muslin is an open-weave style of cotton that’s naturally breathable and super lightweight, especially helpful during warmer seasons. It’s similar to linen in that air can flow freely, which is great for temperature regulation, and the material gets softer as you wash it. The main difference, though, is that muslin has a slight crinkly feel and is a more affordable choice. Here are some that we love.

Best Mini Crib Sheets

If you opted for a mini crib, the standard crib sheet size would be too big for their mattress (which isn’t in line with safe sleep practices). Mini crib sheets come in both oval and rectangle shapes and are available in just about any material that you’d find standard crib sheets. We like these:

Best Printed Crib Sheets

There are seemingly endless options for printed crib sheets, from cute characters and pastel florals to monograms and mature patterns. A printed crib sheet can stand out as the focal point of your baby’s space if you have a more neutral nursery design. Or, for themed nurseries, a printed crib sheet can add to the vibe.

Best Satin Crib Sheets

Satin crib sheets might not seem very baby-ish, but if your little one has hair, the smooth material can help minimize friction, preventing strands from falling out. My daughter has a head full of thick, curly hair, and I partially credit satin sheets for keeping her hair from breaking off. However, satin sheets are not as breathable as linen or cotton options, so keep that in mind.

How many crib sheets do I need?

Plan on having at least two to three crib sheets on hand at all times for your nursery. If you don’t have convenient access to a washing machine or simply don’t want to do laundry very often, you might consider up to five crib sheets.

Can you use regular crib sheets on a mini crib?

A mini crib is a smaller version of a full-size crib. If you’re planning on using a mini crib, you’ll need specific mini crib sheets—standard-size fitted crib sheets won’t work.

Do I need a crib mattress protector?

Many cribs today come with a removable mattress protector that can be tossed in the wash (like the Newton crib mattress), but if yours doesn’t, you can add one to keep excess moisture out. Make sure it is sized for a crib mattress and fits snuggly over all four corners.

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