Bottom sheet for upstairs bed - what do you use?

Seaside Sussex · Mar 25, 2017

So with only 5 days to go until pick-up :happy

, last-minute shopping for essentials is on my to-do list for the next few days.

We will be using our Cali as a family of 4 so kids will be sleeping upstairs, using sleeping bags.

Wondered what others do for sheets for the upstairs bed? Will a standard double fitted sheet suffice or better a flat sheet?

Many thanks.

bigmac77 · Mar 25, 2017

We use a fitted double, it's a bit of a faff to get on, I usually get one of the kids to crawl to the low end but it fits okay. I think a flat sheet would be harder to get on and keep on.

Seaside Sussex · Mar 25, 2017

Thanks @bigmac77, thats helpful, and one of the benefits of having kids!!

Lewis · Mar 25, 2017

We used a double fitted too. £4 job from Ikea. Stays on all night no problem. Agreed it's a faf to put on at first but not a major issue

WelshGas · Mar 25, 2017

Seaside Sussex said:
So with only 5 days to go until pick-up , last-minute shopping for essentials is on my to-do list for the next few days.

We will be using our Cali as a family of 4 so kids will be sleeping upstairs, using sleeping bags.

Wondered what others do for sheets for the upstairs bed? Will a standard double fitted sheet suffice or better a flat sheet?

Many thanks.

Probably just me, but why do you want a sheet on the upstairs bed if the children are using Sleeping Bags?

If you were sleeping in a tent then I'm sure you wouldn't try to fit a sheet to the bed roll or camp bed!

Hotel California · Mar 25, 2017

We also use sleepingbags in the pop-top but still we put a matras cover/sheet over the Cali matrass ....you can not wash the matras so a sheet probaly the best
We use one the same size as our homebed , as @bigmac77 says it's a bit to large but if you tuck it underneeth the matras works fine.

WelshGas · Mar 25, 2017

hotel california said:
We also use sleepingbags in the pop-top but still we put a matras cover/sheet over the Cali matrass ....you can not wash the matras so a sheet probaly the best
We use one the same size as our homebed , as @bigmac77 says it's a bit to large but if you tuck it underneeth the matras works fine.

Ah, just remembered I have a Comfortz waterproof mattress cover on the upstairs mattress so the mattress doesn't get damp if the roof has to be lowered with a soaked canvas.

A Double bed size Duvet cover fits easily.

Amarillo · Mar 25, 2017

Seaside Sussex said:
Wondered what others do for sheets for the upstairs bed? Will a standard double fitted sheet suffice or better a flat sheet?

We went for the expensive option and bought two sets of these from the forum shop. They fit perfectly, and the clean set are stowed under the bed slats.

CYCLOPATH · Mar 25, 2017

I put the upstairs mattress in a single quilt cover...perfect fit
My daughter uses a quilt
On a long hol, we can flip the mattress , so she gets a clean surface for part two.

bigmac77 · Mar 25, 2017

WelshGas said:
Probably just me, but why do you want a sheet on the upstairs bed if the children are using Sleeping Bags?

If you were sleeping in a tent then I'm sure you wouldn't try to fit a sheet to the bed roll or camp bed!

My kids drool in their sleep, one has nose bleeds and the other occasionally wets the bed. We have a waterproof sheet plus a fitted top sheet. Have you ever tried putting the roof bed mattress in a washing machine?

WelshGas · Mar 25, 2017

bigmac77 said:
My kids drool in their sleep, one has nose bleeds and the other occasionally wets the bed. We have a waterproof sheet plus a fitted top sheet. Have you ever tried putting the roof bed mattress in a washing machine?

No, that's why I've got a Comfortz waterproof cover on it. As I stated in my second post. :thumb

Days out · Mar 25, 2017

Sheet is sensible. Keeps mucky fingers / nose bleeds / general messes that kids generate away from mattress. I also bought cheap topper from home bargains to improve protection/ comfort.

Our sheet has pictures of VW splitties on it so looks the part!!!

Fitted sheets are better....

Strong · Mar 25, 2017

We have the 'Essential White Fitted Sheet' from Dunelm. It's £3.50 now (it was £4.50 when we bought ours!) polycotton easy to wash and dry and simple to fit. If it lasts a season then, result.

Seaside Sussex · Mar 28, 2017

Thanks all for your insights, been working nights so apologies for tardy response.

Some good ideas (especially the duvet cover, thanks @CYCLOPATH).

With little people onboard too, a sheet seems a sensible option.