Pack n Play Sheets Are TOO LOOSE!!

[BGM]

I'm seriously at a loss here.:confused:

My initial inspection is any day and I cannot find any sheets that are tight enough for my pack and plays! I got these two Graco pnps second hand from different sources. They're in pretty good shape and I washed both of them in my tub. I feel like then I did that, it made some kind of air bubble in the mats. Has anyone else experienced this?

So, I bought these nice waterproof sheets off of Amazon and waited a while to set them up but when I finally did, my initial inspector said they were too loose and suggested I buy sheet suspenders for them. I did that and they are still loose.

Then I bought Graco brand pnp sheets specifically and still they are too loose. I even used the sheet suspenders on them to the point where the cheap stitching is pulling apart and the boards of the pnp mats kind of buckle together but still...too loose!?

I really don't want to fail my inspection because of this. What do you guys use to make sure your sheets are snug?

[Blackcat31]

I'm seriously at a loss here.:confused:

My initial inspection is any day and I cannot find any sheets that are tight enough for my pack and plays! I got these two Graco pnps second hand from different sources. They're in pretty good shape and I washed both of them in my tub. I feel like then I did that, it made some kind of air bubble in the mats. Has anyone else experienced this?

So, I bought these nice waterproof sheets off of Amazon and waited a while to set them up but when I finally did, my initial inspector said they were too loose and suggested I buy sheet suspenders for them. I did that and they are still loose.

Then I bought Graco brand pnp sheets specifically and still they are too loose. I even used the sheet suspenders on them to the point where the cheap stitching is pulling apart and the boards of the pnp mats kind of buckle together but still...too loose!?

I really don't want to fail my inspection because of this. What do you guys use to make sure your sheets are snug?

I just stopped using PNP's. There really are no legal options other than having them custom made....which I have had done but it's expensive and silly that I even have to do it... instead I just opted for mini-cribs.

They fold flat for easy storage, meet all licensing safe sleep rules and have mattresses that use "well fitting" sheets you can simply buy on-line or in stores.

[Snowmom]

I'm seriously at a loss here.:confused:

My initial inspection is any day and I cannot find any sheets that are tight enough for my pack and plays! I got these two Graco pnps second hand from different sources. They're in pretty good shape and I washed both of them in my tub. I feel like then I did that, it made some kind of air bubble in the mats. Has anyone else experienced this?

So, I bought these nice waterproof sheets off of Amazon and waited a while to set them up but when I finally did, my initial inspector said they were too loose and suggested I buy sheet suspenders for them. I did that and they are still loose.

Then I bought Graco brand pnp sheets specifically and still they are too loose. I even used the sheet suspenders on them to the point where the cheap stitching is pulling apart and the boards of the pnp mats kind of buckle together but still...too loose!?

I really don't want to fail my inspection because of this. What do you guys use to make sure your sheets are snug?

You said you washed the mats. Did you take out the inserts before washing the mat? A lot of those pack n play surfaces are wood or particle board inside, so you may have warped them if you submerged them in water.

You can make your own sheets.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UukTqMcwgw

The kind that completely encompass the mat surface all the way around stay the best... which is why a lot of providers make their own or buy them on etsy.

[MomBoss]

I use mini crib sheets for my pnps, they fit perfect.

[MyAngels]

I make my own with elastic all the way around. I've got another idea for making an envelope style with velcro for closing the flap, but I haven't actually made it yet as my current sheets are still working fine.

[Cat Herder]

I bought the slip on sheets several years ago. They fit the PNP'S and DayDreamer folding mats. I still use them with 3 inch mini crib mattresses, now. I will be ordering a new set, soon. Hands down the best purchases of linens I have made. happyface http://www.kinderkidzstuff.com/product-p/502393m.htm Fold and tuck, just like pillow cases.

[BGM]

I just stopped using PNP's. There really are no legal options other than having them custom made....which I have had done but it's expensive and silly that I even have to do it... instead I just opted for mini-cribs.

They fold flat for easy storage, meet all licensing safe sleep rules and have mattresses that use "well fitting" sheets you can simply buy on-line or in stores.

Yeah, I want cribs, but I'm trying to wait at least a year until I can put some money aside from the daycare to start paying for nicer things.

[Ariana]

I had to stop using them for this reason too. I have one that fits snuggly and the rest way too loose. I just lay them on the bare mat and disenfect at the end of the day with lysol wipes and a wash cloth. It is much easier than laundering sheets I find.

[BGM]

You said you washed the mats. Did you take out the inserts before washing the mat? A lot of those pack n play surfaces are wood or particle board inside, so you may have warped them if you submerged them in water.

You can make your own sheets.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UukTqMcwgw

The kind that completely encompass the mat surface all the way around stay the best... which is why a lot of providers make their own or buy them on etsy.

Good idea, now to start learning how to sew...Maybe that will be my project for the next couple days.
Thanks!

[BGM]

I use mini crib sheets for my pnps, they fit perfect.

I make my own with elastic all the way around. I've got another idea for making an envelope style with velcro for closing the flap, but I haven't actually made it yet as my current sheets are still working fine.

I bought the slip on sheets several years ago. They fit the PNP'S and DayDreamer folding mats. I still use them with 3 inch mini crib mattresses, now. I will be ordering a new set, soon. Hands down the best purchases of linens I have made. happyface http://www.kinderkidzstuff.com/product-p/502393m.htm Fold and tuck, just like pillow cases.

I had to stop using them for this reason too. I have one that fits snuggly and the rest way too loose. I just lay them on the bare mat and disenfect at the end of the day with lysol wipes and a wash cloth. It is much easier than laundering sheets I find.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I think I've decided what to do. I'll make pillowcase-like sheets that fit super snug with a zipper at the top...or at least, I'll try! I'll let you know how it works

[Snowmom]

Yeah, I want cribs, but I'm trying to wait at least a year until I can put some money aside from the daycare to start paying for nicer things.

Look into grants in your area. It is grant season here. Portable cribs are a great thing to buy with grant money!

[HappyEverAfter]

I don't even use sheets. Kids go straight onto the mats of the PNP. Each kid uses the same PNP daily and I Lysol them every night after the kids leave. On the weekends I pull the mats out and scrub them down. Seems to be working just fine so I'm not going to bother with sheets.

[Snowmom]

I don't even use sheets. Kids go straight onto the mats of the PNP. Each kid uses the same PNP daily and I Lysol them every night after the kids leave. On the weekends I pull the mats out and scrub them down. Seems to be working just fine so I'm not going to bother with sheets.

Sheets are mandatory here.

[BGM]

Sheets are mandatory here.

Here too, I'm in Wisconsin.

[LysesKids]

I use mini crib sheets for my pnps, they fit perfect.

Yep... that & I have custom 3" mattresses in my PnP's too. My families love I don't do the "board" that comes with them