Nursery Bedding

Nursery bedding is one of those everyday essentials you will wash, replace, and reach for more than almost anything else in the house.

The right foundation makes a real difference—soft enough for delicate newborn skin, breathable enough for Australia's shifting climate, and fitted snugly enough to stay in place through even the most restless nights. A well-made cot or bassinet sheet should feel gentle from the very first wash and hold up beautifully after every single laundry cycle that follows.

Our bedding items are designed to fit securely and complement a calm space, whether you are dressing a newborn bassinet for the first time or refreshing a growing toddler's cot with softer, more reliable layers for early parenthood.

What to look for in a fitted muslin cot sheet

There are lots of lovely cot sheets in Australia, from linen and organic cotton to jersey and printed cotton. When you're comparing them, these are the things that make the biggest difference day to day.

A fit made for Australian cots

Standard Australian cot mattresses measure around 130cm x 69cm. A good fitted sheet has elastic all the way around so it sits flat and snug, with no loose fabric near your baby. Our fitted muslin cot sheet is made for this standard size, and our muslin bassinet sheets suit most bassinet mattresses around 81cm x 41cm. If your cot is an unusual shape, check our Australian cot sheet size guide before you buy.

Breathable construction

Muslin is an open-weave cotton, so air moves through it more easily than through tightly woven cotton or heavier jersey. That makes it a good match for babies who run warm. Ours is 100% cotton muslin and gets softer with every wash.

Suited to warm Australian nights

Australian summers ask a lot of nursery bedding. A light, breathable sheet helps reduce heat build-up under your baby, and muslin dries quickly between washes. Keep the cot clear of extra bedding and follow Red Nose safe sleep guidance all year round.

How Honey & Sage compares

Some Australian brands focus on linen, some on bold prints, and some on stretchy jersey. We focus on one thing: soft, breathable 100% cotton muslin in calm, simple colours, made to fit standard Australian cots and bassinets. If you want a light, airy sheet that softens over time rather than a heavier or patterned option, muslin is the one to choose.

Caring for muslin cot sheets

Wash cold or warm on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent, and skip fabric softener so the weave stays breathable. Our baby product care guide has the full details.