
One statistic reports that a new parent loses up to 1000 hours of sleep during their child’s first year, and 45% reported that a top reason for that lack of sleep was worry about baby’s safety. With the latest recommendations from American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and all the recent understanding about the impact of sleep on overall health, new parents will need some strategies to survive (and even enjoy your little bundle of joy)!
Review of the recommendations:
The AAP recently issued new recommendations to reduce SUIDs (Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths); not long before that, a Penn State study showed that up to 93% of parents or caregivers did not always follow the sleep safety recommendations that were in effect at that time. So here is a quick review of the new and expanded AAP recommendations and a few suggestions to make it easier for you to become a Safe Sleep Pro. (As always, specific questions should be directed to your pediatrician or health practitioner.)
AAP 2016 recommendations on creating a safe sleep environment include (but are not limited to….. see link above for complete resource):
In addition, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued more specific warnings about crib sheets “which can sometimes be hazardous to babies” Safety Alert 5137 describes precautions to ensure a safer environment, including: making “sure crib sheets fit snugly on a crib mattress and overlap the mattress so it cannot be dislodged by pulling on the corner of the sheet” and to “never use an adult sheet on a crib mattress; it can become loose and present an entanglement hazard to young children.”
Getting into the safety habit
As with everything, practice makes perfect, and sleep safety will become a habit – just like putting on a seatbelt. (The suggestions below are not official AAP recommendations, but our suggestions to help you put them into action)
Our perspective:
At QuickZip, we hear from our customers that one piece of safety gear that they had not really thought about as safety gear is the crib sheet, the only item in the crib with your baby. In all the research preparing for a new child, it often does not come up. Of the approximately 3500 SUIDs deaths in 2014, 25% were due to “accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed” (CDC, http://www.cdc.gov/sids/data.htm). That number is not just a number to us. We know one of those numbers. Tricia, a nurse, lost her baby Isaac at 6 months of age when he got wrapped in a traditional fitted crib sheet. His traditional sheet appeared to fit “tightly” on the mattress as recommended, but popped off. Tricia believes that the regulatory recommendations and alerts do not go far enough to warn parents of this risk. She is now a tireless crusader for crib safety. Happily, she and her husband have two awesome and healthy boys and the youngest is sleeping on QuickZip because it is a safer alternative, which goes beyond the CPSC recommendation because it wraps all the way around the bottom of the mattress. QuickZip also makes safety easy; it can be quickly changed by zipping off and on the zip-on sheet without lifting the mattress out of the crib each time. Tricia found QuickZip after their tragedy, and she one of our strongest supporters. (She even got BabiesRUs to carry our sheets after telling them her story.) We keep Isaac in our hearts and honor his memory by selling safer sheets and by following Tricia’s example in spreading the message of crib sheet safety.
We reinvented the fitted sheet with a two-piece design that is quick to change, easy to fold, and won't pop off. Each Fitted Sheet includes a base and a zip sheet. Extra interchangeable 'add-on' zip sheets are available separately in a variety of colors & fabrics.
Each Fitted Sheet includes two parts: 1x Fitted Sheet Base + 1x Fitted Zip Sheet (split sizes include 2x)
Discover the easiest, most comfortable fitted sheet you’ll ever own. The QuickZip Fitted Sheet zips on and off in seconds, ending the struggle of lifting heavy mattresses or wrestling with stubborn corners. Goes on ONCE like a standard fitted sheet, and then changing sheets is refreshingly simple—just zip off the top and zip on a fresh one.
Our secure base features extra-wide elastic underneath for a snug, stay-put fit that won’t pop off, even on adjustable beds. It’s thoughtfully engineered for every kind of sleeper and every kind of bed, ensuring a smooth, tailored look and feel that lasts.
Available in both common and hard-to-find sizes, QuickZip comes in a variety of premium fabrics and colors to suit your style—whether you prefer crisp percale, luxe sateen, breezy ComfortCore or cozy flannel. And when it’s time to switch things up, simply zip on a new Zip Sheet - all colors and fabric are interchangeable within the size (sold separately). One base, endless comfort and possibilities—because great sleep starts with smarter design.
We ship orders with care each business day from our headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Our team is here for you. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about shipping services.
US Shipments
We offer free standard (4-8 day) shipping on all US orders over $149. No promotion code required. US orders under $149 are eligible for flat-rate shipping of $12.00. Shipping is generally via USPS, FedEx or UPS. Delays by the shipping carrier are beyond our control.
Expedited US shipping options are available. Expedited orders must be placed before 10 am (US Mountain Time) on business days to ship same-day.
Processing times: We generally ship orders within 48 hours Mon-Fri; high volumes during holidays, etc may extend processing time.
Orders Outside of the US
International shipping is available, and orders ship within 72 business hours. We ship with DHL, and rates are shown in the order/checkout process. Certain products, including mattress pads, blankets, and comforters, cannot be shipped internationally, as noted in the product listing.
International Duties & Taxes
If applicable in your locale, our system will calculate and collect any applicable import duties & taxes when you checkout. This allows your QuickZip order to arrive quickly with no additional payment due to your authority.
60 Days - Free Returns (all US orders). Try out your new bedding, risk free! Sleep on it, change it, wash it, fold it, lounge in it; and, if you aren’t 100% happy with your purchase, return it within 60 days for a full refund (any original shipping, gift wrap or duties excluded).
International customers are responsible for return shipping cost. Please contact us at info@quickzip.com instructions.
All QZ products are designed and crafted to make your life easier and more comfortable. That starts with easy care fabrics and low maintenance laundry days. All of our bedding is fully washable; cottons and our new hybrid fibers are meant to live and breathe with you. The premium YKK Vislon zippers are designed (and well tested!) to last wash after wash, and with a smooth finish, wash them worry-free with all your bedding loads.
Keep your QuickZip bedding looking and feeling their best with these general tips: