How to Layer a Comfy Bed for Kids
How to make a kid’s bed comes down to cozy bedding layers that are comfortable, breathable, and washable for snuggled-up sleep and cheery mornings. Blankets and sheets do more than keep kids warm—they’re also perfect for creating fun spaces filled with personality. Explore these kids’ bedding ideas, from what sheets kids like best to how to layer a bed for warmth and comfort.
Start With a Protective Foundation Layer
With kids, messes happen. Protect the mattress—and make any middle-of-the-night accidents easier to clean up—with a waterproof mattress pad. This protective layer will block spills to extend the life of the mattress. Our breathable waterproof mattress pads are made from soft-to-the-touch materials that don't crinkle. Even better, they're machine-washable for easy care.
Choose Soft and Breathable Sheets
Sheets are a perfect opportunity to bring some personality to the bed. Comfort, breathability, and warmth are key for kids bedding, and cotton sheets offer all three. A complete sheet set includes a flat sheet, fitted sheet, and one pillowcase for Twin or two pillowcases for Full-size and up.
We love percale sheets because they’re easy to clean, kids love them because they feel soft and smooth—no scratchy material here. When winter rolls around and you’re looking for something a little cozier, choose flannel sheets for added warmth and fuzzy softness.
Fun Tip: Who says sheets have to match? Choose a few coordinating kids’ sheet sets, then mix and match the pieces to create a new bedding look every time you make the bed. Pair fairies and florals, jungle animals and solid colors, zig-zags and trucks, or classic prints like stripes and polka dots for a style that’s all their own.
