I am looking for a crib matress pad and very soft crib sheets.

[brownay2]

When we had our 18 month girl in 2002 we purchased a cheap matress it is very stiff and many times could have kicked myself fir getting it. Does anyone know of a really soft matress pad to put under the fitted sheet that will make it soft and comfy? I am due any day now with my boy. And also I am looking for really soft fitted crib sheets. The ones I have are scratchy from Toys R' US. No wonder why my girl was so fussy all the time! Please help if you can. Thanks, Renee

[Momof3Labs]

The flannel crib sheets from The Company Store are incredibly soft - even after many washings! Their crib mattress pad (not the waterproof one - we have the regular one) is pretty nice, too.

[lmintzer]

I love the crib mattress pad and jersey knit sheets from Lands End. The sheets are soft--comfy like a good quality cotton t-shirt. The mattress pad is thick and provides just a touch of padding.

Lisa
& Jack, 4/20/02
& Joshua, 11/16/03

[Imperia]

I bought some sheets from Fleecebaby.com, they are super soft. I wouldn't us ethem in teh summer, but living in Reno in winter I am sur ethey will be a good choice. They fit extremely snugly on the mattress as well (without being too tight), which makes me feel better.

I am don't know of a good mattress pad, but I have heard it's better for the baby's mattress to be very firm to reduce the SIDS risk.

Imperia

[justlearning]

Ditto... I also have a Fleecebaby sheet and love it--it's super soft, fits perfectly, and has been holding up well. I don't think you'll find a super plush mattress pad because it wouldn't be safe for a newborn. The mattress pad I have, which I like, does have a little batting on it to provide some softness--it's made by Continental Quilting and sells for around $13 at Babies R Us.

I'm not sure what kind of mattress you have, but I have a more expensive, well-rated foam mattress that is VERY FIRM too. DS has always slept well on it so I wouldn't worry too much about it being too firm.

[amp]

My favorite sheets are our knit sheets from Land's End. They are super soft, wash after wash. We have a couple of Carter's sheets that are nice enough too, but the LE ones are definitely softer, stretchier and wash/wear more nicely! We bought ours from the Overstocks as a set of 2 for about $18, so that helped defer the cost of their sheets.

[Jacksonvol]

I second the LE sheets on the overstock page. These sheets are soft, wash well and at 2 for $18.00, a great bargain. I bought a kidsline sheet that went with the "bedding theme" and it is so rough I never have used it after the first time. Don't worry if the colors on the overstock page don't match your nursery. The baby does not know and does not care.

[ladythebabygirl]

i am also lookjing for very soft crib sheeets but dont really want flannel. any suggestions

Mel

[toomanystrollers]

Check out: www.fleecebaby.com - very soft and yummy and lands end also makes a polartec crib sheet.

[Momof3Labs]

Try knit sheets, then. Many stores carry them. But I'd suggest that you reconsider flannel - soft flannel really is nice for a baby to lay on. We used them year round because they aren't as warm as when you are covered with a flannel sheet.

[MelissaTC]

I agree with the posters that recommended LE sheets. They are the best. Super soft, hold up well in the wash and overall comfie! I wish I had bought some for my bed!