Gerber vs. Carters knit crib sheets
FYI...
I bought several of the Gerber Everyday Basics knit sheets that were rated pretty well in the Good Housekeeping crib sheet study. They fit my 5" thick Sealy mattress well when I bought them, they were super soft, and had elastic all the way around for safety. BUT THEN...I washed them on the delicate cycle in cold water and dried them on low/delicate as instructed in teh package, and they shrunk so much I couldn't even get them on the mattress anymore!
I exchanged the Gerber sheets for Carter's Starters knit crib sheet (soft like your favorite tee-shirt) with elastic all around, and washed and dried them. They fit wonderfully, with enough fabric to cover that I'm sure they won't be popping off. You can find these at BRU or the Carter's outlet.
Mama to "The Fantastic Four":
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