i usually get double of the same sheets. he picks his favorite and i get two. so he wont really notice the change.

What works with my son is including him in the change, making sure he is there and I explain why the change. He also sees the dirty sheets go to the laundry room and I let him help put the new sheets on, this has given him a sense of control and he enjoys knowing we are a team deciding things together. This has actually alleviated a great deal of dissention in many areas by emphasizing that we are a team and including him.

We have two sets of sheets our 3yo will tolerate. Any changes will cause him to be awake all night long and also to hum and pace. So no more cars anything in his room.

I would make note of the ones he likes and just get multiple sets of that. What is on the bed isn't as important as your child being comfortable and the linens being clean.

My daughter reacts similarly to the change of her bed linens. I wash her linen when she is at school and put it back on the bed to use again.