Bed sheets

My daughter is transitioning into a “big girl bed”, so I need to buy

some bed sheets and a blanket. Considering she’s also toilet training,

I figure I’ll need several sets. I’m always amazed at how much sheets

cost…it’s just a big piece of fabric! In the past, I have bought

cheap sets to save money, but they remained scratchy and hard after

repeated washings. I want to find sheets that don’t break the bank, but

will give my daughter something soft and comfortable to sleep on. Is

there a certain thread count I should look for? Isn’t there some other

measure of softness, besides the thread count? Where can I look for a

good deal? I’m in the Boston area.

Thanks,

Suzanne