For our bassinet we only had 1 fitted sheet as it was on loan. My son was a bit of a spewer, so we put a flannel cloth tucked in under his head and changed that regularly (every few days). That way the fitted sheet barely got dirty.
As for his cot, I have 3 fitted sheets and 3 mattress protectors. I'll change this weekly or so depending on how dirty it gets. We have only had to do two night time changes due to wetting through his nappy, grow suit and sleeping bag. Thanks Dad for not putting the nappy on properly!
I have occasionally used a flat sheet as now that Mitchell is in his sleeping bag he likes the security feeling of being 'tucked in'. However you have to be careful with sheets / blankets in cots as they can be a SIDS risk. I have 3 blankets and he is currently using all of them. They don't get dirty so I can't see myself washing them regularly. I air them every so often and that seems to be working well.
I know how hard it can be to know what you need! Don't hesitate to ask.
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