The Clouds & Stars 
QuickZip crib sheet is pure genius. Designed out of the extreme frustration that comes with changing crib sheets, two moms knew there had to be a better way to change a crib sheet that was easier and faster than the pain in the rear that is untying bumper ribbons, rearranging the crib bumper and tugging at sheet corners. “Why can’t you just change the top?”, they wondered. And, so the Clouds & Stars QuickZip crib sheet was born.
About the QuickZip Sheet
The innovative two-piece QuickZip Crib Sheet Set is designed to be simple, safe and stylish. The zipper sheet (top) zips off the base for easy changing. No more mattress wrestling or constant tying and untying of bumper ribbons. Unlike loose-fitting sheets that can cause an entanglement danger to your baby, QuickZip fits snugly around your mattress. And since we preshrink all our fabrics, our sheets fit wash after wash.
Easy to Use Crib Sheet
The QuickZip sheet is made of two parts – a base with elastic at the corners and along the bottom to keep it snug on the mattress. It goes underneath the crib mattress and only covers a bit of the top of the crib mattress. The second piece is flat and the size of the top of the mattress and it zips to the base. So, yes, when you have to change the crib sheet, you simply unzip the top piece, wash, and zip it back on. Holy easiness.
The idea and design of Clouds & Stars QuickZip crib sheet is obviously genius. But does it work? And, the easy answer is yes! Making up the crib the first time is as time consuming as changing a traditional crib sheet because you have to get the base in place. But, it was simple and very straight forward. The real time saving and ease comes in when you have to change the crib sheet. It’s a piece of cake compared to changing a traditional sheet.
The zipper is fully covered by the top sheet so it’s comfortable and looks nice. The QuickZip is a bit big on our mattress so it looks a little bulky and loose from the side. The top is snug, though, and that’s where it’s most important.
Clouds & Stars Crib Mattress
In addition to receiving a Starter Kit for this review, I also received a Clouds & Stars Cotton Crib Pad. (You can see it in the close up photos above.) The crib pad is like a blanket that lays on top of the crib, unlike a traditional mattress pad that is like a fitted sheet. The mattress pad has a waterproof layer and if I need to wash it, it’s just as simple as the QuickZip crib sheet.
To Buy or Not to Buy
To Buy… Why did I not know about this when my son was born? It’s such a great mom-invention. If you have a child in a crib, I highly recommend it, and if you don’t, I think this is a great baby shower gift.
Or Not to Buy… The base sheet is a bit big on our mattress and isn’t snug around the sides. (Although, admittedly, I’m not really bothered by it and didn’t put much effort into adjusting it.)
Shop! The Clouds & Stars QuickZip Starter Set includes a zipper base and a zipper sheet and is $34.99 to $38.99. Top zipper sheets are also sold separately. The Natural Cotton Crib Pad is $32.99. Exclusive discount! Save 10% off your purchase with the code DDD1.
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kathy pease
April 30, 2010Entered the Swaddle Designs giveaway at Baby Loving Mama