Won't you still have to remove the underlying mattress pad when a leak occurs? which would be a hassle. how do these sheets save time?
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Only had to do that once in 10 months...remove mattress pad underneath. While i change sheets every week to keep them clean since babys face is on it and drools on it too. Definitely do save time and eorth the money
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As a first time mom I can tell you honestly that these sheets rock! My daughter is now 15 months. When she did have explosions as a baby, I just unzipped the top part, and then took off the cover underneath. Then I laid a new cover on top and rezipped a new sheet. I bought a 2 set of Carter's Keep Me Dry Flannel Bassinet Pads. And then I bought the full set of these sheets and then 2 extra sheets. How does it save time? My friends have to lift the full crib mattress up to change sheets when they get soaked. I do not know about you, but I cannot lift my daughters mattress by myself. These sheets have the zippers on top. It literally takes all of 10 seconds to unzip the top sheet and then you just put another one on. Super simple, especially at 2 am.
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While I do have a mattress pad to completely protect the mattress, I have the carters keep my dry crib pad. It fits underneath the zipped on sheet and, even though it doesn't cover the mattress 100%, it's covers enough that most of my quick changes due to wetting through in the middle of the night is super fast. Obviously there are times in which I have to change everything, but a majority of the time I don't.
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We use these awesome sheets with the Naturepedic Waterproof Flat Pad. If you have a leak you unzip, remove the pad, place a new one down, zip in the new sheet. Done and done. These sheets are a must have!
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The protector is not designed to be slept on so you would still need a sheet between you and the protector. The protector uses a breathable technology that works great with any type of mattress including memory foam. Hope this helps.
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We put a fitted sheet over the heated mattress pad always. If you didn't do that you would have to wash the heated mattress pad more often and that would be hard on it.
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If you cover both the mattress and the pad together, you will need the extra deep sheets. The regular sheets are too small.
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Hi there I'm not the seller so you may want to asask them that question. I didn't notice and gelled filling with my mattress pad only the down alternative.
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I actually have not put my on and this is the reason. A friend of mine has a set and hers are often not where they are supposed to be, but she is OK with that. I would not be OK with that. I plan to purchase those devices that hold sheets securely to a mattress and use them under the seats. I can think of no other way. Amazon has several of these devices and most are adjustable.
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To wash it you have to take the foam sides out. We made little pads that fit to size and buttoned them on. That worked. But I do wish there was an easier way to wash/change out the mattress because I had a spitter!
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Because reviews are mixed in regard whether the bedpad is waterproof or not, i would not trust it. I do not own one, but I recently purchased a new bed and that cover was offered as part of the package. I declined to have it, but I was shown a sample and the waterproof element was demonstrated. From what I could surmise, the pad may indeed be waterproof, but with use, it may develop random weaknesses and allow liquid to pass through. My suggestion would be to purchase some waterproof underpads (often sold for incontinent patients) for the bed, and place a pad or two UNDERNEATH the 'waterproof' mattress pad. That way you would have a little extra insurance against a 'pee bed'. The pads would last a long time I would think. You could also fold a shower curtain or plastic table cover to the appropriate size needed and use that under the pad... you can get the thin cheap ones at the dollar store.
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I have no knowledge of whether or not they are waterproof or not, nor do I intend to test to see... My only negative about them is that they are terribly hard to fit onto a foam (and, presumably latex) mattress due to a too small piece of elastic which causes the pad to bunch up into a small 'wad', and requires either three people, or two and a contortionist, to put on. The quality of the materials appears to be excellent, and the texture leads me to believe that it would in fact be waterproof. I do not look forward to have to remove the pad for washing, and then replacing it. It is simple TOO DIFFICULT A PROCESS.
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I didn't get the recommended carter ones but what I did is put a waterproof pad at the bottom of the bed and a regular twin bed fitted sheet over the whole thing. That way you just have to clean sheet instead of taking pads out if the bed to wash cover and put all back together. You also protect foam pieces in case of a toilet training accident.
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As with any fabric, the mattress pad will absorb odors, however it is machine washable. It will not heal or prevent pressure ulcers for a patient though. In general....wash it when she poops the bed and also when you wash your sheets. This pad will also absorb moisture...so if you are looking for her comfort and a clean mattress then you may still want to put a plastic cover over the existing mattress before the pad. I hope this helps to answer your question. :)
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We have a mattress cover over our topper and I think it helps hold the topper in place. However, we haven't tried using the topper without the mattress pad. You can try it without and then just buy one later if you need it.
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No you don't. I've never even bought a mattress protector cause all my son's toddler mattresses are the waterproof material. Just wipe clean in case of a accident. Until they're in a regular twin mattress, you really don't need the protectors.
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They ALL slip out with the exception of that expensive ($20-$40) hard plastic model that uses a flap extending all the way across the mattress. But the model you're looking at for $5 - $7 lasts me 2-3 years with a couple of large-size safety pins to hold the flap to the mattress. (Velcro would also work.)
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Your not suppose to use sheets, I read it is dangerous. As for wetting ummm diapers?
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Yes they are great because you can remove them with plastic diapers on so they stay dry and/or change the pad. You have the benefit of the diapers for any big "accidents" and the changing or removal of pads keep the skin dry. They also wick away moisture to prevent skin breakdown and if arranged well to prevent leaks help keep bed dry overnight if large amount of urine flows out.
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I would say that depends on how often they're changed and how leaks out if the diapers? For my 7yr old we dont put nite time underwear and try to cut off his liquids and the pad does it's job on soaking up his nighttime urine.