How to choose the right winter bedding for your baby
Keeping your baby warm through those chilly winter nights can feel like a hard task. You want bedding that’s cosy, easy to clean, and safe for your little ones.
Let’s chat through what kind of baby bedding fabrics are best for winter and how to care for them. Plus, the answer to that all-too-common question: ‘What bedding should I use for my newborn in the winter?’
Let's talk fabrics: What's the best for warmth?
Frankie Flannelette
If winter had a favourite fabric, this would be it. Flannelette is brushed for softness and warmth, making it a top pick for flannelette bassinet sheets and cot sheets alike. It’s like a hug for your baby, snug without being bulky.
Eden Cotton
Don’t be fooled, cotton isn’t just for summer. When it’s in a sateen weave (think: tighter threads), it locks in warmth while still being breathable. It’s a great option to help with overheating while still being cosy.
Miller Jersey
Stretchy, soft and easy to love, Miller Jersey feels like your fave t-shirt. It’s great for that everyday go-to that feels gentle on your baby’s skin. Our Miller Jersey also comes in swaddles to keep your baby extra snug, with an easy stretch.
Eve Linen
Linen isn’t just for summer breezes and an effortless bed look. It’s a natural temperature regulator, meaning it keeps your baby warm without overheating. Linen is perfect if you’re worried about how to keep your baby warm at night in winter.
Why you'll want more than one winter sheet set
Babies are messy, and winter typically means slower drying times. So, unless you want to do an emergency wash at 2am, stock up on multiple sets of bassinet mattress sheets and cot sheets. Trust us, future-you will thank you.
The perfect fitted sheet
Always make sure your fitted sheet fits properly. Ill-fitting sheets can bunch, ride up, or become loose. Our bassinet fitted sheets come with deep sides, thick elastic, and an end-of-bed marker so you know you’re getting the perfect snug fit every time.
Washing and caring for winter bedding
To keep your baby’s sheets warm, soft, and long-lasting, make sure you always:
Use a gentle, baby-safe detergent.
Wash in cold to warm water.
Skip the fabric softener (it can reduce absorbency).
Tumble dry on low or hang inside-out in a shaded spot to prevent stiffness.
This will help keep your cotton bassinet sheets, flannelettes, and linens feeling cosy from naptime to bedtime.
Traveling? Don’t forget a mattress protector
When you’re travelling with your little one, the last thing you want to worry about is cleaning your travel cot after an accident. A good travel cot mattress protector saves the day by creating a waterproof barrier; you can shop ours here. It’s a must-have under every fitted sheet.
Skip the blankets
When can a baby sleep with a blanket? Here’s the deal. Red Nose Australia recommends no soft bedding (including blankets) for babies under 12 months. That means keeping the baby’s face uncovered at all times. So, how do you keep your little one warm?
Use snug-fitting, breathable sheets.
Only use a cot quilt cover when your child is old enough.
From flannelette bassinet sheets to cotton bassinet sheets in winter-ready styles, choosing the right bedding for your baby is about more than just softness. It’s about safety, temperature control, and comfort.
So if you’re shopping for your nursery or looking for a useful baby shower gift, start with the basics. You always want breathable, fitted bedding that’s made for winter. Because when your baby sleeps better, you do too.
