According to the commission, if crib sheets are are too big or small to stay put, they pose a risk. There's also a risk of suffocation if a sheet that is too large comes loose. The commission has reported 17 deaths since 1984. So parents should make sure the sheet is tight and won't pull free. Never use an adult sheet on a crib mattress.
Large sheets come loose easily.
To make the crib even safer, remove blankets and pillows. And place the baby on his or her back. CPSC encourages people to buy new sheets if their old ones don't measure up. Copyright 2001 by ThePittsburghChannel. All rights reserved.