Sizes of baby bedding for a crib

Sleep is very important for a child at a tender age, because the more he sleeps, the faster he grows. For a full and restful sleep, it is important to choose the right underwear by purchasing it before the baby is born. It is difficult for the consumer to understand among the abundance of European, American, and Russian sizes. What to rely on when choosing and what features do the sets of each country have?

Table of bed linen sizes for a crib

Russian sizes

The standard length of a sheet for a crib is 110*150 cm, pillowcases are 40*60 cm, and the size of a duvet cover is 112*147 cm. You can find such sets in any bedding store or in online stores. And if you wish, you can sew it yourself, because there is nothing complicated about it. If you cannot find the right size for the blanket, mattress and pillow, you can purchase a set that is a few centimeters larger, and then simply “adjust” it to the desired parameters.

Size chart for Russian children's underwear

Name	Pillowcases	Sheet	Duvet cover
Children's	60 × 40 70 × 50 70 × 70	150 × 120 210 × 150 214 × 150 260 × 180	147 × 115 210 × 150 215 × 143 220 × 160

European sizes

The difference between European and Russian standard sizes is that bedding items made in European countries are several cm larger than ours. The dimensions of the European duvet cover are 205 by 225, the pillowcases are 51 by 71, and the sheet dimensions are 220 by 245.

On the label of children's underwear, the country of origin puts the following marking: Children or Baby bed. This inscription refers to children's bedding. For the mattress, the standard size is 56 by 118, and the parameters of the sheet are 120 x 170. The size of the sheet, into which the elastic is sewn, which is put on the corners, is 60 x 120, and the size of the duvet cover is 100 by 120. The standard parameters of the pillowcase for the European bed linen set are 40 by 60.

European size chart for children's bedding

Name	Pillowcase, cm pillow case	Duvet cover, cm Duvet cover	Fitted sheet, cm Fitted Sheet	Mattress, cm	Bed sheet, cm Sheet
Baby bed/Crib	40 × 60	100 × 120	60 × 120	56 × 118	120 × 170

Attention: Manufacturers in European countries often make sets of children's bedding with incomplete components. Therefore, before purchasing, make sure that the set contains all the necessary items.

American underwear sizes

Baby bedding made in the USA is also marked Baby bed on the packaging and has the following sizes:

• mattress (71 by 132 cm);
• a sheet with an elastic band (71 by 132 cm);
• sheet (107 by 183 cm);
• pillowcase (40 by 60 cm);
• duvet cover (101 by 121 cm).

US size chart for children's bedding

Name	Pillowcase, cm pillow case	Duvet cover, cm Duvet cover	Fitted sheet, cm Fitted Sheet	Bed sheet, cm Sheet	Mattress, cm
Baby bed/Crib	40 × 60	101 × 121	71 × 132	107 × 183	71 × 132

Important! American bedding sets have their own characteristics. Often, instead of a full duvet cover, the set includes only a sheet that is attached to the blanket with a zipper or buttons. Therefore, before purchasing the selected set, you should pay attention to whether the set includes a duvet cover.

Bedding sizes for newborns

It is important that the bed linen purchased for a child is not only of high quality, but also made from natural fabrics, absorbs well and does not cause allergic reactions.

The parameters of the bedding set items are directly related to the size of the crib itself in which the child sleeps. It is very convenient to use sheets with an elastic band, which do not need to be tucked or adjusted; you just need to put them on the corners of the mattress.

Recently, manufacturers have been offering crib sets, which, in addition to the standard pillowcase, duvet cover and sheets, include the pillow itself, a blanket, a protective bumper and a pocket.

Standard sizes of linen set items for newborns:

• the sheet comes in 3 options: 120 by 60 (with elastic); 120*180; 110 by 150;
• pillowcase, size 45 by 45. 35 by 45 option is possible;
• The duvet cover can be in two versions: 100 by 150; 110 by 140.

Bedding size chart for newborns

Name	Bed sheet, cm	Bed sheet, cm	Duvet cover, cm
Children's (nursery)	45 x 45; 45 x 35.	120 x 80; 110 x 150; 120 x 60.	100 x 150; 110 x 140.

What's included in the newborn kits?

The birth of a child is a wonderful event in the life of every family. We try to give children the best: toys, clothes, entertainment. But it is very important from childhood that the baby is surrounded by natural fabrics that will not irritate his delicate skin.Cotton fully satisfies all these requirements, being a hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly material. It is important that all bedding sets for newborns are stitched with a linen seam and do not rub the delicate skin of the baby. Linen must comply with all sanitary and hygienic standards.

What is included in the newborn baby kit?

• blanket size 110 by 140. In summer, parents are recommended to use two blankets (thin summer blanket and long blanket). In winter, it is good to combine three blankets (one thick one based on down or camel wool and two thin ones);
• protective side so that the child does not hit or get hurt. Size 360 ​​* 36. In summer it is better to remove it so that air can flow better into the crib;
• duvet cover. Parameters: 146 by 112;
• the pillow for a newborn is always thin, and the pillowcase for it has a size of 40 * 60;
• a canopy that is supported by a mount;
• mattress cover;
• sheet. It can be regular or with an elastic band, the standard one has parameters 127*146.

Children's bedding for kindergarten: sizes

Linen intended for preschool institutions is sewn only from natural materials, such as cotton. It meets all sanitary and hygienic standards. It is sewn from calico, linen, satin or calico. The standard contents of this set are:

• pillowcase measuring 40 by 60;
• duvet cover size 110 by 145;
• sheet 100 by 145.

Children's bedding - types, types, composition

The standard set of children's underwear includes:

• a sheet (for covering a mattress or sleeping place). It can simply be placed on the mattress or secured with a sewn-in elastic band; it has a rectangular shape;
• pillowcase (pillow case). Shape: cylinder, square, rectangle, etc. Fastened with buttons, Velcro, zippers, fasteners;
• duvet cover (a cover for a baby blanket, fastened with a zipper, buttons, Velcro; sometimes a slot is simply made on the side for inserting a blanket).

According to the configuration, bedding for children can be divided into the following types:

• pillowcase+sheet+duvet cover;
• duvet cover + 2 pillowcases + sheet;
• pillowcase + sheet;
• 2 sheets + pillowcase;
• two pillowcases.

Lingerie is not always sold in sets; you can buy an item and combine it with the set you like. Or buy another sheet for the set until the child learns to go to the toilet on his own. And for a baby who spits up, a bedding set with a second pillowcase would be an excellent choice.

By size

• for a crib (cradle). For babies from birth to 3 years;
• for teenage beds. The size is calculated from the dimensions of the mattress or bed; the length of the sheet will vary from 140 to 220 cm.

By type of fabric

All fabrics recommended for a children's bed are breathable and natural, so that the child does not have allergies, diaper rash or heat rash, and his sleep is comfortable.

• batiste. Thin fabric with low density, soft and delicate material, but wears out quickly;
• chintz. The thread in this fabric is thick and the weaving is sparse. Has average durability;
• calico Does not dry out for a long time and is resistant to mechanical damage;
• satin Thin threads with dense weaving. The material is pleasant to the touch, has a glossy surface and excellent wear resistance;
• flannel. Soft brushed fabric, disadvantage: rolls up quickly.

By purpose

For newborn babies. The linen set includes a blanket, a fabric border for protection, a pillowcase, a sheet, a canopy, a sheet, a mattress pad, and a duvet cover.For set items, it is recommended to select only natural fabrics: thicker in winter, light in summer.

The standard length of the sheet in this set is 121 by 151, duvet cover 116 by 148, sides 25 by 75, pillowcase 41 by 61. Parents should take into account that the edges of the sheet should be hidden under the mattress. The size of the duvet cover should match the length and width of the duvet. Same thing with the pillow.

For preschoolers. Not only the parameters of the set items are important here, but also the material, colors, and texture. A pleasant perception influences the formation of the child’s psyche and the baby’s taste. Standard options for boys: cartoon characters, geometric prints, technics, etc.

For kindergarten. Often, the management of a preschool institution asks parents to provide the kits themselves. But such sets differ from standard sizes. For example, the size of a sheet is 105 by 150, and a pillowcase is 42 by 62.

Linen designed for a double bed. TThese sets are rarely used. It contains two pillowcases, a duvet cover and a sheet. The pillowcase measures 51 x 71 cm and the duvet cover measures 165 x 225 cm.

Read bedding sizes for adults Here.