Crib Bed Sheets

Crib bed sheets in organic cotton — suitable for articles used by babies and toddlers. Our crib bed sheets are cut to a snug 28 × 52 in. fit for standard crib mattresses 4–6 in. deep, with full-perimeter elastic and no more than half an inch of slack at any corner. Safety-fit and rated for repeated 60 °C washing. Fit is a safety question in a crib Fit is not a comfort question in a crib. A fitted sheet that can be pulled loose from a corner is a safety issue, which is why crib sheets are the one size where “close enough” is not an acceptable answer and why the dimensions here are stated exactly rather than approximately: the crib bed sheet finishes at 28 × 52 in., rated for crib mattresses 4 to 6 in. deep. Specifications Cut: 28 × 52 in. (standard crib mattress size) Mattress depth range: 4–6 in. Fiber: 100% organic cotton Weave: Sateen, 300 thread count Elastic: Full-perimeter Slack tolerance: No more than 0.5 in. slack at any corner Wash rating: Safe to 60 °C (140 °F) Why the fabric matters more here than elsewhere Fabric matters more here than almost anywhere. Newborn skin is thinner and more permeable than adult skin, and a crib bed sheet is in contact with it for twelve or more hours a day. We use organic cotton with no antimicrobial or biocidal finish — the fiber supply chain is deliberately kept simple, and the fabric is chosen for the specific requirement of prolonged skin contact. Practical advice on crib bed sheets The other practical requirement is laundering. Crib bed sheets get changed at 3am, mid-feed, and after every small disaster, so buy three or four rather than one and choose a fabric that comes through a hot wash without shrinking out of fit. Ours is rated safe at up to 60 °C (140 °F) — hot enough to sterilize, not so hot that repeated washing distorts the sheet away from the specification fit. Crib bed sheets size guide PieceDimensions Fitted crib sheet28 × 52 in., fits mattresses 4–6 in. deep Cot bed size (separate listing)28 × 63 in. Crib vs cot vs cot bed — terminology matters A note on terminology, because it causes real ordering mistakes: in the UK and Australia a “cot” is what North America calls a crib, while a “cot bed” is a larger toddler-convertible frame taking a longer mattress. Measure the mattress rather than relying on the name. Standard crib at 28 × 52 in.; cot bed at 28 × 63 in. — 11 inches longer. Ordering the wrong length is dangerous, not just inconvenient. How to care for your crib bed sheets Wash at up to 60 °C (140 °F) with fragrance-free detergent Tumble low and check the corners still seat firmly after the first few washes Skip fabric softener — the fabric is deliberately low-irritant and softener adds allergens Buy three or four sets rather than one — you will need every one Replace any sheet showing elastic wear or corner slack immediately Frequently asked questions What size is a standard crib bed sheet? 28 × 52 in., rated for crib mattresses 4–6 in. deep. This is the North American standard crib and UK “cot” size. Are these crib bed sheets safe for newborns? Ours use organic cotton with no antimicrobial finishes, biocides, or added fragrance — suitable for prolonged skin contact, which is the requirement for infant bedding. How many crib bed sheets should I buy? Three or four, minimum. Crib sheets get changed at short notice — mid-feed, at 3am, after every small disaster — and having only one set means bed-making waits for laundry to finish. Are crib bed sheets and cot bed sheets the same? In the UK/Australia sense, “cot” equals “crib” — 28 × 52 in. But “cot bed” is 11 inches longer at 28 × 63 in., and the two are not interchangeable. Measure the mattress before ordering. Complete the crib Layer with a matching crib duvet cover, coordinated baby-safe pillowcases for toddlers only, and a soft cotton quilt. Browse the full bed sheets collection for larger cot bed and toddler sizes.