Fabric Experts Reveal the Best Crib Sheets for Babies

We updated this article in January 2023 to add new recommendations from recent crib sheet testing done by the Good Housekeeping Institute, including picks from Cloud Island, Honest Baby Clothing and Coco Beans.

Choosing a crib sheet for your baby or toddler is a big decision. After all, they spend most of their time in the early years sleeping on it. While it certainly can't hurt to get one that's cute (luckily, there are plenty of designs to choose from!), you also want to pay close attention to the material and construction to ensure the sheet is soft, breathable, durable and secure when you place it on the crib mattress.

The fiber scientists in the Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab review baby products of all types, from disposable diapers to crib mattresses and beyond. We also thoroughly test sheets for adults using Lab equipment and by sending sheets to consumers for real-world testing. To choose the best crib sheets, we considered dozens of options based on top-performing styles from our tests, personal favorites that our product experts used with their own children and baby versions of our best bedding recommendations.

Our top picks:

At the end of this article, you can learn more about how we test crib sheets and what to consider when you're shopping for them. But first, see below for everything you need to know about the best crib sheets. Looking to complete your nursery setup? Check out our recommendations for the best baby cribs, the best changing tables and the best nursery gliders.