Soft sheets

[Anonymous]

My son won’t use his bed sheets. He peels them off and uses his comforter only. It grosses me out, as I can’t wash the comforter weekly.

He is in 6th grade, no sensory issues that I know of..just says his sheets are “scratchy” and prefers the feel of the comforter. Current sheets are basic cotton (probably poplin) sheets from Target. What are some super soft cozy sheets he will be more likely to use? He has said no to flannel. Jersey? Is that what I need to get?

Give your brand/type recommendations of the most cozy sheets you know of.

[Anonymous]

We have these sheets on every single bed in our house.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FLX55L3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

They do get pilly eventually but they're so cheap I just replace them when that happens (I actually replace just the fitted sheet more often, you can buy that separately).

I'm a sheet snob and I tried so many very expensive sheets but these were just what I was looking for. My husband and kids and guests love them.

[Anonymous]

We loved our ikea cotton sheet, even guests liked them and said it’s very comfortable and asked where we got the sheets.

[Anonymous]

LL Bean flannel are very soft

[Anonymous]

I haven't used them with my kids but we have eucalyptus (tencel) sheets on our bed and they are very soft. Not cheap but feel great and cooling.

[Anonymous]

Flannel.

[Anonymous]

So I'd actually explore this with him a bit more because sheet feel is more complicated than "soft" versus "scratchy".

Some sheets are smoother because they have a higher thread count and use a stronger thread. Some sheets are softer (flannel, bamboo) but also more prone to pilling which can feel scratchy or irritating to some people. Some sheets have almost a slick feeling (we have some kids sheets from Target that are like this, almost a silky feeling, but I don't know the fabric content sorry).

Usually higher end sheets will use a high thread count of a good quality nature fiber like cotton, which produces both smoothness and softness. It's that "hotel sheet" feeling a lot of people like because it's crisp and smooth but still soft to the touch.

Personally, I'd take him to Target or similar and let him touch the sheets and pick some, and I'd stay away from anything likely to pill (which means looking for a higher thread count sheet and avoiding flannel or bamboo).

[Anonymous]

Brushed cotton is very soft…but I also have a child with no other sensory issues who simply will not use a flat sheet, no matter how soft it is.. She just hates it. I don’t like her skipping the sheet either, but I don’t sleep in her bed, and her getting enough sleep is important to me, so I just accept it.

Could you let him choose a cozy blanket to wrap up in that can be washed weekly, and only put the comforter on the bed when company is coming over?

[Anonymous]

Does he leave the bottom sheet?

[Anonymous]

Take him to BBB or whereever. Let him pick his own.

[Anonymous]

Why don't you get a soft duvet cover for the comforter and just wash that weekly? In Europe, they don't use top sheets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why don't you get a soft duvet cover for the comforter and just wash that weekly? In Europe, they don't use top sheets.

I find getting the duvet covers off and on to be extremely annoying personally, especially if your bed is larger than a twin.

[Anonymous]

Experiment with sheets but also get a duvet cover for the comforter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why don't you get a soft duvet cover for the comforter and just wash that weekly? In Europe, they don't use top sheets.

I find getting the duvet covers off and on to be extremely annoying personally, especially if your bed is larger than a twin.

Washing duvet covers is a huge PIA

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does he leave the bottom sheet?

Yes, at least there’s that