Clouds and Stars was introduced shortly after two first-time mothers, Joan and Elizabeth, questioned the method and effort it took to change a simple crib sheet. Although they had not had much practice with changing this type of bedding, they knew that they could design something that was less complicated for busy moms. The “ah-ha” moment occurred when Elizabeth investigated the ability to just change the top instead of the entire sheet. Soon to be known as the QuickZip, this sheet is credited for being Clouds and Stars big break. While no other crib sheet on the market was as logically designed, convenience for a mom with full hands had become the inspiration for a brand that has revolutionized this side of bedding.

“Few seemingly small tasks take as much effort (or are as hard on your back) as changing a crib sheet. Not anymore. Clouds and Stars’ QuickZip Crib Sheets let you zip off the top of a fitted sheet when it needs to be washed and leave the elasticized sides and corners in place. Testers loved it.” – Parenting Magazine

At this point in the article, you may be asking yourself how these simple sheets work? First, you will take out the crib mattress and place it into the base of the QuickZip Sheet. Keep in mind that the Zipper Pull (or Tab) needs to be at the bottom of the zipper near the plastic insert box. This point is half way across the shorter side of the mattress. It is tought to visualize if you have never seen this sheet before, but simple once you get your hands on it. Second, you will place the mattress pad on top of the mattress. Third, Zip up the zipper sheet and tuck the zipper away. Fourth, place the mattress into the crib (first time only) and you are done. Now to change the sheet, simply zip off the dirty sheet and zip on the clean one!