Fitted
Crib Sheets
fitting bedding crib is important. The crib sheet must
be fitted and should fit well. Choosing the right bedding
crib sheet is one of the most import decision the parents
make. Today, many companies provide fitted crib sheets.
The fitted crib sheets come in a wide variety of colors
and patterns.
Secure fit crib sheets
The crib sheets that are either long or short are termed
as ill-fitting crib sheets. The newborn spends ˆ¶ of the
time in the crib. Ill-fitting crib sheets can slip of
the crib mattress and pose a strangulation hazard for
the baby. A fitted crib sheet solves this problem by
securing the sheet with a Velcro underneath the mattress.
This resists the crib sheet from bunching and can be
removed only by lifting up the mattress. The fitted crib
sheets are machine washable and dryer safe.
Zippered Safety Sheets
Zippered crib sheets encase the entire crib mattress
and can be used on both sides. Zippered safety sheets
cannot be removed from the mattress during sleep. This
eliminates the risk of babies becoming entangled in
sheets. These sheets are available for all crib mattress
types.
Crib Sheet Security Clips
Crib sheet security clips are used to secure the loose
end of the crib sheets. They are used to secure the
baby's sheets at the corners. They are fitted so well
that the sheets stay safely put. This also helps to
eliminate the risk of suffocation.
Tips to make a fitted crib sheet
Buy a yard of fabric of bright color and beautiful design.
You can use jersey or cotton knit too.
Place the mattress on top of the sheet and then cut it
about 9 inches longer than the mattress, for the depth
of mattress. Then cut a 4inch square on all four corners.
Sew the corners into pockets. Make a   inch hem around
the sheet. Take a four pieces of narrow elastic approximately
17 inches long and zig zag one on each of the corner
pockets. It is advisable to first try out in an old sheet.
There are many
more fixture articles in our fixture
section. There
is more specific information in the links at the beginning
of this article. They can guide you where you need
to go.
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