Soft and Chic Crib Sheets That Make Putting Your Baby to Bed That Much Sweeter

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Babies can't use a blanket or duvet while they sleep for quite some time. Since that makes crib sheets the star of their nurseries, it's fun to dress up their sleeping space with punchy patterns and soft materials that make your baby's bed stylish, comfortable, and safe.

As always, follow safe sleeping practices as outlined by the American Association of Pediatrics and never place loose bedding, blankets, toys, stuffed animals, or crib bumpers in the baby's sleeping space. A sleep sack or wearable blanket, a fitted crib sheet, and a firm mattress are all that should be in the crib. And that's why we say you should go ahead and splurge on crib sheets. Whether you're buying for yourself or someone you love, we think that you'll love all of the choices we picked.

What to Consider

Beyond being gentle on baby's ultra-sensitive skin, the best crib sheets need to hold up to frequent use and washings. Look for materials like cotton, bamboo, cotton muslin, and linen, which tend to be the gentlest on baby's skin while also maintaining tensile strength under the hazards of everyday life.

You’ll also want to make sure that crib sheets can be hang-dried or thrown in the dryer and won’t get damaged by the sun. We know that the materials mentioned above are prone to wrinkling, but the lasting nature of these natural sheets more than makes up for a few divots, in our opinion.

The best crib sheets often make a style statement as well, like in the case of Posh Peanut and Rookie Humans, which can really bring together the room.

How We Chose

I've personally laundered several of these sheets on the list, including Guava Lotus, Brooklinen, Avocado, and Burt's Bees, using Guava Lotus and Burt's Bees with my own children. The other sheets on the list have been carefully chosen after reading tons of reviews — both good and bad — weighing first-hand user experience with cost, composition, safety, and smaller factors like shipping costs and ease of purchase. We also made sure to include sheets at a variety of price points because we know that cost is a huge factor for families.

Whether you're looking for a prim pattern or a bold solid, there's a crib sheet on this list for you that’s soft, washes easily, and will hold up to years of use.

Brooklinen Crib Sheet Set (2-Pack)

Feeling every bit as soft and comfortable as their sheets for adult-sized beds, Brooklinen's 300-thread-count crib sheets are made of 100% cotton in a sateen weave. We love them because they held up wonderfully in the wash throughout our testing and are perfect for gender-neutral nurseries.

It's no secret that our staff loves Brooklinen's sateen sheets. Like the brand's crib sheets, they're breathable and durable, and they feel great in all seasons. Not only that, the patterns are so sweet and just a little bit funky, giving a fresh vibe to the nursery.

It's our top pick because it's the best balance of softness and durability we've found. The designs are fun yet understated, and after many rounds of making the bed with these sheets, we found they really hug the mattress well.

More: The Best Baby Cribs That Will Be the Highlight of Your Nursery

PARZ: Nicky Crib Sheet

I promise, this sheet is different — slightly — than the other Posh Peanut sheet on this list. In fact, I have a few multiples on this list because they're just that good. Posh Peanut is one of them. They can't be beaten in the softness department, and they hold up really well to multiple washings.

Our own Deputy Editor, Joana Mascioli, uses this sheet with her littlest, and she boasts of their softness and style. Plus, the ultra-stretchy fabric makes changing her little one's sheets as easy as pie. (Basically, we at Best Products are Posh Peanut nuts.)

2-Pack Organic Cotton Fitted Crib Sheets

The worst thing about any fitted sheet is getting them to stay on the mattress. Whether you're making a king-size or a crib, the corners love to pull off. The Honest Baby sheets make that a lot less stressful, thanks to the style and the thickness of the elastic.

Personally, I prefer the pattern options over the plain colors, but it's nice to have them at hand. Parents told me that this does make the bed a smidge trickier to make but that it's very worth it for the knowledge that it's not going to come off.

Crib Sheets Two Pack

I am going to tell you something that I shouldn't admit: I tested these crib sheets on my elderly, incontinent dog's bed because I thought, "Why not?" My dog smells way worse than most babies thanks to the elderly and incontinent thing leading to frequent skin issues, and the bed is about the right size!

Reader, when I tell you that these sheets cleaned well enough to take out the urine dribbles and funky corn chip scent, I'm not kidding. They're also affordable, super soft and are breathable enough even for a 12-year-old shih tzu.

Extra Soft Muslin Fitted Crib Sheet

I have a habit of ignoring the most popular anything on Amazon. I don't know if it's my contrary nature, but after so many parents sang the praises of these muslin sheets, I could ignore them no longer. They are every bit as light and easy as every reviewer and parent says.

They're muslin, so, like linen, they get better and softer with each wash. They do feel a little stiff when you pull them out of the package, but one wash and dry fixes that.

100% Cotton Sateen Fitted Crib Sheet

Our SEO expert, Sean Abrams, loves his daughter's sheet so much that he and his wife "wish they could get it for their bed." As someone who loves Rookie Humans' stuff, I understand. It's luxurious, smooth, and just look at that artistic design — it can really anchor a space.

I get that they're a bit higher-end, but you can design the whole room around them, and unlike some cheaper sheets I tested, they don't lose color after a few dozen washings.

Deluxe Flannel Fitted Crib Sheet

When we head into cooler months, flannel becomes a better and better choice. It's so much softer and warmer than other fabrics, and like muslin and linen, it gets softer and softer. Anyone who stole their boyfriend's flannel in the early aughts could attest to this.

What our parent tester was really impressed with this sheet was just how much it felt like her favorite flannel sheets and/or shirts. She said, "It's comforting to the point of decadence, and I love that for my baby." I think there's possibly no better description of good flannel.

Guava Lotus Travel Crib Sheets (Set of 2)

Guava Lotus travel crib sheets wash like an absolute dream. The 100% cotton gets softer and softer as they're washed, and it takes years for them to begin to wear. If you use a travel crib — or if you're traveling to a hotel that has one, pick these up. (Hotel crib sheets are horrid in our experience.)

The patterns are sweet without being cutesy or distracting, and the elastic really grips the travel crib mattress, and it fits most playpens. They're easy on and easy off, thanks to the genius design of the corner stretch areas. Plus, they make a great gift — I gift them to every expecting mother I know!

They are designed specifically for the Guava travel crib, but it fit many others, like the Joovy and UppaBaby.

Parachute Home Linen Crib Sheet

Parachute's popular crib sheets are made of 100% European flax and are great for cold or warm sleepers. We especially love them because linen wears into a super soft material over time.

Plus, with the rate at which you wash your crib sheets (because of spit-up, pee, etc.), you'll have these linen crib sheets in the softest conditions in no time.

And it won't be long before you start perusing the grown-up size for yourself when you see just how great these are.

Essentials Classic Poplin Crib Sheets

We love aden + anais for their super soft muslin receiving blankets — their cotton poplin crib sheets are as high-quality as you'd imagine.

Keep baby warm in the winter and cool in the summer with these airy, whimsical crib/toddler sheets. Regulating baby's temperature means they'll sleep better, and muslin is perfect for just that.

You get two sheets for $38, which is right on target with the rest of their line, and we think they're totally worth it. Your baby will love snuggling down in these.

100% Cotton Crib Sheet

Good luck getting any sleep with these adorable crib sheets that can totally double as photo backdrops. Made by moms, obviously, these whimsical patterns will have you snapping photos of your baby well past bedtime.

Don’t worry — they’re not just for looks. Rookie Human’s crib sheets are 100% cotton sateen and have a 230 thread count. Perfect for tiny humans. They’ll just be bummed when they grow out of them.

Bonus: They’re packaged to be gifted — no wrapping paper necessary!

Crib Sheet Set

The innovative design of these cotton crib sheets saves parents the hassle of digging into the base of the crib to remove used sheets from the crib mattress for washing. Instead, all you have to do is simply zip the top portion of the sheet off.

There are different options in 13 different colors and patterns, so you can bring home additional zip-on sheets to make the changing process quick and easy. And don't worry about the top needing to match the bottom, it actually looks really cute when it's mismatched.

Bamboo Crib Sheet

Posh Peanut has made quite the name for itself as the bamboo-viscose PJs front-runner. Their footies, swaddles, and rompers come in adorable patterns that are unique to the brand — and their blissfully soft crib sheets are no different.

Plus, with plenty of vibrant colors and patterns (like leopard, dinosaurs, cactus, and florals), every parent is sure to find a unique pattern that complements their nursery. This brand has a cult following, and it's easy to see why when you really feel these sheets.

Organic Cotton Crib Sheet

Burt’s Bees isn’t just lotion and lip balm anymore — their baby line is also super impressive. It features PJs, burp cloths, and crib sheets in a variety of fun and timeless patterns.

These crib sheets are made of 100% GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard)-certified organic cotton — so parents can rest assured their baby is sleeping on the safest of materials. Parents have said that this sheet feels luxurious, especially for the price, but they do note that after several uses, it starts to pill a little bit.

Organic Fitted Crib Sheets (2-Pack)

Newton, known for its breathable crib mattresses (yes, for real), also makes breathable crib sheets. They’re designed for superior airflow with open-weave muslin cotton. Plus, they’re pre-shrunk, hypoallergenic, and they even come in “mini” crib sizes.

This two-pack of sheets will see your baby through many months of diaper blowouts and spit-up, without wearing out. The patterns are gender-neutral without losing their charm, and because they're mostly white, they do take bleach pens really well.

Organic Cotton Crib Sheet

We love Avocado mattresses, so it's no surprise that their sheets would become instant favorites.

Not only are these 400-thread-count crib sheets made with 100% GOTS-certified cotton, but they're also MADE SAFE-certified, which is an independent, third-party certification that backs up Avocado's claim that these are safe and healthy for your baby.

Parents who use these sheets tend to stick to the brand for everything from mattresses to pillows to sheets. My tween daughter is a die-hard Avocado fan and absolutely loves the whole collection she owns.

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