Inside this Article:
- Keeping Babies Cool Keeps Them Safe
- Silk Sheets Naturally Regulate Baby's Body Temperature
- Hypoallergenic and Hydrating to Baby's Delicate Skin and Hair
- About Mulberry Park Silks Baby Crib Sheets
- Mulberry Park Silks Crib Sheets: Easy Care for Busy Parents
- Not Just for Babies: Silk Bedding Is Also Great for New Moms
- Silk Crib Sheets: An Investment Wellness and Comfort
- Our Clients Also Ask
As the summer heat sets in, parents and caregivers may find themselves worrying about their little ones' staying cool and comfortable during sleep. And that's a reasonable concern. Along with year-round issues like eczema, cradle cap, and bald spots, summer brings the addition of sweaty heads, allergies, and seasonal skin irritation to babies and toddlers, all of which are exacerbated in warm weather. But you can minimize that discomfort with one simple move: switching your cotton baby bedding to a pure silk crib sheet and (when your baby is old enough) a silk toddler pillowcase from Mulberry Park Silks.
Silk is nature's wonder fabric, boasting hypoallergenic and temperature-regulating properties that make it ideal for delicate baby skin and hair. The pure, pristine, soothing touch of 100 percent silk is the antidote to summer heat and skin irritation and the perfect sleep environment for your little one. Read on to learn how our mulberry silk crib sheets can help both your baby and you get a soothing, comfortable night's rest.
Keeping Babies Cool Keeps Them Safe
First and foremost, keeping your baby from overheating-both during the day and overnight-is a health and safety issue. New parents are often alarmed when they discover just how quickly babies can overheat. This is due to multiple factors:
- Underdeveloped temperature regulation: Infants have not yet fully developed their ability to regulate body temperature efficiently. Their sweat glands are functional but not as effective as adult sweat glands. This leads to more localized sweating, particularly on the head.
- Limited movement: Young babies can't move around much to cool themselves off, so heat tends to build up, especially when they're lying down.
- Overdressing: Parents sometimes overdress babies or keep rooms too warm.
- Sleep position: Babies who sleep on their backs (as recommended for SIDS prevention) may experience more head sweating due to less airflow around the head.
- Higher metabolic rate: Infants have a faster metabolism than adults, generating more heat overall.
Switching to silk sheets in your baby's crib can help them stay drier and sleep comfortably, even on warm summer nights.
Silk Sheets Naturally Regulate Baby's Body Temperature
Our breathable crib sheet made of pure mulberry silk is a wonderful choice for helping your baby stay cool in the summer. Protein-based silk is made from the cocoon of the silkworm, which has inherent protective and hygienic properties:
Temperature regulating: Silk is a low-conductivity fabric that naturally regulates temperature. This helps keep babies (and adults, too!) cool in summer and warm in winter.
Moisture-wicking: Unlike cotton, which absorbs and retains moisture, silk wicks away sweat, keeping your baby's head dry and comfortable.
Breathability: Silk allows air to circulate freely, reducing the chance of overheating.
Smooth surface: Silk sheets are the softest crib sheets you can buy. That smooth texture of silk reduces friction, allowing heat to dissipate more easily.
By using our silk crib sheets (and, for older babies, our silk toddler pillowcases) you can help manage your baby's temperature to keep them cool and minimize sweating for more restful sleep. Say goodbye to those sweaty, restless nights!
Hypoallergenic and Hydrating to Baby's Delicate Skin and Hair
In addition to essential temperature regulation, silk crib sheets also help protect your baby's delicate skin. Silk is naturally hypoallergenic, and resistant to mold, dust mites, and fungus. Protein-based silk fabric is also inherently hydrating, which helps your baby's skin to retain essential moisture. The hygienic, gentle makeup of silk protects your baby against common skin and hair issues:
Cradle Cap: This unpleasant condition is similar to dandruff and causes red or yellow scaly, oily patches on your baby's scalp. The exact cause of cradle cap isn't known, but it is believed to be a combination of too much oil on the skin and a form of yeast, which is a fungal infection. Conventional cotton bed sheets can exacerbate cradle cap, because they absorb moisture without wicking it away. Silk, on the other hand, is breathable; wicks away moisture; and is resistant to fungus, all of which can potentially reduce the incidence of cradle cap.
Eczema: Also known as atopic dermatitis, eczema is characterized by patches of itchy, scaly, or dry skin. Eczema can be triggered directly by allergies, or indirectly by dry skin, which cannot fend off irritants and allergies. Keeping your baby's skin hydrated and moisturized is essential for controlling eczema. An absorbent cotton sheet makes this difficult. A silk crib sheet will help your baby's skin retain moisture; it is also soft, soothing, and hydrating to minimize irritation.
Baby Bald Spots: For safety, babies are put to sleep on their backs; this can lead to a telltale baby bald spot on the back of the head. A cotton crib sheet worsens this condition with tiny fibers that tug and pull at delicate hair. A silk crib sheet is soft, smooth, and friction-free to reduce hair breakage and rubbing that worsen baby bald spots.
Now let's talk about safety. As parents and caregivers, we all want the very best for our little ones. That's why All Mulberry Park Silks has taken the additional step of having our silk-including crib sheets-independently Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certified. This means they've been tested and guaranteed to be safe from harmful substances.
About Mulberry Park Silks Baby Crib Sheets
Our silk crib sheets are made from 100% pure silk of the highest grade, 6A, in a smooth charmeuse weave. They measure 28" x 52" and feature an 8" deep fully elasticized pocket for the perfect fit on a standard crib mattress. They are a fitted sheet design and come in a range of soothing pastel shades that complement any bedding set or nursery decor. (Note: for sleep safety, babies under a year should not be put to sleep with crib bedding like flat sheets or even baby blankets; place them in a sleep sack of appropriate weight on top of a fitted crib sheet). When your baby gets older and is ready for a toddler bed and a pillow, you can add our silk toddler pillowcase. Made from the same 19 momme silk as our crib sheets, the pillowcase measures 13" x 18" and comes in the same color family as the crib sheet. It can be purchased with or without a pillow insert.
Mulberry Park Silks Crib Sheets: Easy Care for Busy Parents
Despite being a luxury material, silk crib sheets are surprisingly easy to care for. Silk crib sheets and toddler pillowcases can be laundered at home right in your washing machine. Wash in a silk-only load in cool water on a delicate or gentle cycle using an enzyme-free formula made for silk like Heritage Park Silk and Wool Detergent. We recommend placing silk items in a mesh laundry bag to protect them from damage from the agitator and the drum. Never use bleach or fabric softener. Do not put silk sheets in the dryer. Hang them to dry indoors or outside away from direct sunlight.
Not Just for Babies: Silk Bedding Is Also Great for New Moms
Silk is not just for babies! Sleeping on a silk pillowcase or silk sheets can deliver big beauty benefits to new mothers:
Helping with Postpartum Hair Loss: During pregnancy, higher levels of estrogen slow down the normal hair-shedding process. This picks up in the weeks and months after delivery, with hair loss and regrowth, which is often frizzy. Sleeping on a silk pillowcase can ease this process by protecting fragile hair regrowth from breakage and tangles.
Skin Benefits: Silk's smooth surface and moisture-retaining properties keep skin hydrated and help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, giving tired new moms a well-deserved beauty boost.
Better Sleep Quality: When you do get a chance to rest, silk sheets can help you make the most of it. The temperature-regulating properties of silk can lead to more comfortable, restful sleep, particularly during the early weeks after delivery when fluctuating hormones trigger postpartum night sweats.
Silk Crib Sheets: An Investment Wellness and Comfort
While silk crib sheets may seem like a luxury, they are must-have baby products for your little one's comfort and well-being, with benefits extending to the whole family. At Mulberry Park Silks, we're committed to providing accessible luxury, offering unparalleled quality at an affordable price. Remember, a good night's sleep is priceless for both babies and parents! Mulberry Park Silks wishes you-and your baby-sweet dreams.
Not Sure Where to Begin?
Our Clients Also Ask
What is the safest material for a crib sheet?
The safest material for a crib sheet should be gentle, hypoallergenic, and breathable like silk. High-quality cotton is also safe but may be less comfortable.
What material is best for baby bedding?
A natural material like silk, cotton, or bamboo is best for baby bedding. Babies have sensitive skin and a natural material like silk that is hypoallergenic, non-irritating, and breathable is the best.
What bedding is safe for a crib?
Babies under a year should be put to sleep with only a fitted crib sheet, no blankets or flat sheets.
Should crib sheets be 100% cotton?
Although cotton is a popular material, baby crib sheets need not be made from 100% cotton. Bamboo crib sheets, cotton blends, and (our preference) silk crib sheets are also wonderful choices.
How to choose a crib sheet?
Choose a crib sheet that is a breathable, natural fiber that is soft and gentle on baby's skin. Look for crib sheets that are well-made with a secure, elasticized fit.
How often should you wash and change crib sheets?
Crib sheets should be washed and changed once or twice a week, depending on wear. Always have three crib sheets on hand: one on the crib mattress; one clean and ready to go; and one for the wash.
What are the best crib sheets for sensitive skin?
Silk sheets are wonderful for sensitive skin. They are naturally temperature regulating to prevent overheating; hypoallergenic; resistant to dust mites, mold, and irritants; hydrating to delicate skin; and gentle on baby's skin and hair.
