Alternative to cot sheet

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Hello, was just wondering if there's a slightly fluffier/softer/warmer alternative to a cotton fitted sheet for a cot? After night feeds I struggle to settle my 3 week old in his cot and I suspect it's coz the sheets a bit cold and not very cosy. Have been googling and apparently it's not advisable to use a fleece or anything but I have read of people using sheepskin in their Moses baskets. Don't want to put him in any danger obviously so just looking to pick brains. He sleeps very well in the day in his pram or swing which are both padded. First baby was a summer baby so we didn't have this issue x

Flannelette or brushed cotton sheets?

Or a hot water bottle in the cot before you put the baby in. I've also heard of keeping a muslin under the baby when feeding it, then when you transfer it keep the muslin under the baby so it doesn't feel the change in temperature so much.

Not sure about the sheepskin, maybe people put it under the cot sheet?

John Lewis do Terry Cotton sheets for cots. We've just bought some for our 13 week old DD for the same reason as you. Seems to be helping.

Use a gro bag?

We put our DTs in a sleeping bag, on a sheepskin in their Moses baskets when v small - I found it helped them settle.

Don't know why fleeces aren't advised - all my three had Bowron fleeces to sleep on (DS2 still on his at 8m) from birth and I can say with conviction that it really helps them settle. You don't put it under the sheet, they sleep directly on it. Very comfy and cosy!

As he's so young, why not put a towel under him?
I do this with whatever tshirt I'm wearing to night feed underneath so cot smells of me (we cosleep most of the time unless I'm tired/ill).
You could also put a hot water bottle in and take it out just as you put him back?

Thanks all, will look into these options. He's in a gro/sleeping bag but it's more his head/neck/arms I think x

I've read on baby centre about SIDS guidelines and fleeces were mentioned: Never sleep on a sofa or armchair with your baby. After a cuddle or a feed, put her back in her cot on a firm, flat mattress that is clean and fits well, without gaps at the edges. Waterbeds, beanbags, baby nests, fleeces and other soft surfaces are not suitable for your baby to sleep on. The outside of the mattress should be waterproof and covered with a single sheet. X

I can understand it on 'long' fleeces where strands could get into their mouths, but these are specially shorn baby fleeces that are approved for use with babies.

I used to feed mine with a sweatshirt-fabric blanket under.them, then transfer to cot so still lying on same warm fabric.

I used to feed mine with a sweatshirt-fabric blanket under.them, then transfer to cot so still lying on same warm fabric.

Went and got a lamb skin, tucked it under his sheet and have noticed a remarkable difference.
Is going back down after feeds with no fuss at all. Thanks for the advice everyone x