XP clicky poll Flannel sheets

mlangs

Are you a fan of flannel crib sheets?
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Lilywildcat

i voted yes, but i only use them in the winter. Both my kids tend to kick all the covers off so if the flannel sheets can keep them just a bit warmer, then i will use them.

ShellShockedMama

I say no, my child would run the risk of over heating and that can be dangerous when you're talking SIDS. (assuming you're talking about stuff for your new baby)

But I do live in Florida, so if you live in a cold tundra, the answer could be different.  

 

Regulate the temp.You know how you sleep better when the room's a little cooler? Well, your bundle of joy is no different. Keep your baby's room warmer during the day and cooler at night, Dr. Greene suggests. The optimal temperature for infant sleep is between 65 and 70?F. If you don't have a thermostat you can control, leave the window slightly open or use a fan at night. (Just make sure your baby sleeps far away from windows and fans, and that the room never gets too hot or too cold.)

bumpuser260585

I'm not a fan of flannel sheets for me, so ds won't get them either

MrsGoodkat

DS has a chamois fleece sheet that I like to put on in the winter because it's so soft. Other than that we mostly use cotton or jersey knit but I would probably use flannel in the winter.

CoffeeBeen

Stardust225:

I voted no. DD is very hot natured and would sweat a lot.

Ditto.  To this day he refuses to use a blanket everywhere, except for daycare where they make him because it's how they do naptime (I'm sure it wasn't a pretty battle). Plus, I hate the feeling of flannel.

Isn't flannel flammable or something?

[Deleted User]

Regular sheets.  I am a fan of flannel blankets though!  Oh, so snugly!

mammcg88

MIL got some for us that are organic cotton. They don't seem too hot but they stained super easy so I don't use them too often-we probably will in winter though.

Venus04d

Even on the winter I would be afraid of overheating when used in combination with a onesie and sleep sack. I'd rather use the latter with a cool, breathable sheet.

Yules

I use nothing but flannel in the winter for both, DS and for us. I hate getting into a cold bed. I don't think you risk the chance of overheating if you live in the northeast in the winter. I'd avoid fleece maybe, or any other synthetic, but good flannel cotton is the way to go. 

mlangs

Thanks for all the help ladies. It seems pretty split 50/50 so I will go ahead and try to make some for the fitted sheets!