Seeing how it fits like a bed sheet, I'm wondering if it really protects against bed bugs? I was told that a zippered mattress cover is the only kind of cover that can truly ensure bed bugs don't get out of the mattress seams.. please let me know! Thanks
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I suppose it offers some protection but it does not fully enclose the mattress like a zippered mattress would, so my guess is protection is limited.
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Sorry, I have never used a mattress pad. I guess if you use a fitted bed sheet, the pad will stay in position over the encasement. I used the mattress and box spring encasement to get rid of the bedbugs. I hope this helps.
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I purchased both the mattress and box spring encasements. I think the only difference between the two is that the mattress encasement has the terry cloth type layer on top, which is usually covered by your bed sheets anyways. The outside material is similar to the material you'd see on a sleeping bag which supposedly helps keep unwanted critters from entering or leaving your mattress. If you plan on using bed sheets over it, the box spring encasement would be fine.
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I bought this and the waterproof mattress cover. I use both under the Quickzip brand sheets. It makes it tight with the Naturpedic mattress, but it still zips. It's fine.
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Zipped up it should keep most bugs out. However, my kids (and I image all other kids) tend to run in and out constantly. And, if you are using it when it is hot out (and why wouldn't you) you probably won't want it zipped anyway.
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Yes, it is designed to keep bugs, like moths, out. It is even cedar-lined. There are no holes after zippered up. There are three (3) zippers - 1 vertical & 2 horizontal that meet at the very top. Because they are three individual zippers, they do not meet for a complete seal. However, there is a cloth flap that covers the top opening so it protects/covers up that slight opening.
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It is applied like a fitted sheet. SafeRest also makes a zippered encasement, which encases the entire mattress. Please see the following amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=saferest+encasement
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Yes, it is. However, I do not know why you would want to do that. It has got a zipper, that is not the problem. But, How are you going to get the mattress back into that cover after you wash it? This is an excellent product, but is it not a permanent bed. What we do is but a nice fitting sheet on them. We have three of them.
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the circular ring at the top is completely enclosed and nothing can enter that way. the opening slit is generous enough to overlap sufficiently to prevent ""crawly"" entry. But...bedbugs live in the mattress. Good luck with that.
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The blue side is supposed to be down. That's how I used it. It's not actually going to cool you off or keep you cool; it seems to just prevent you from laying in a spot that warms excessively from your own body heat to prevent, or at least curb, the possibility of sweating. It seemed to work that way for me at least. I did not put another mattress cover over it however. That might make a difference if you did that. I just put the sheet over it that I laid on. I would contact the manufacturer for more specifics on this if you have more questions.
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I just received a full mattress and other than a non-offensive and subtle "new" smell while unpacking it did not have any of the unpleasant odor that people have described. Mine came with a cover zippered on it, and I wonder if that might have perhaps reduced any chemical scent?
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No, and I don't think I would want to have a sheet that closed so tightly that bedbugs would be sealed out -- if such a thing even exists. Bed bugs are really small, small enough to get through most zippers, etc.
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I do not know the answer to your question as I do not have bed bugs. Is this because of the Encase??? I do not know. I can tell you that I am pleased with it and believe it is a superior product to any others I researched.That is my opinion. I hope I have answered your question for you. Ron. P, Surprise, AZ.
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Hello, I'm glad you asked. If you have bugs, the best bet is to get It checked out. Have you been getting bites, such as little red bumps. Unless your bed is completely covered by bugs I would get the top and bottom cover, once on this will keep any bugs from coming out of mattress or box spring. This is not a total solution, so a pest control company is the next step. The one I used did a hepa vacuum and steam cleaned all rooms. A lot of work is involved cleaning clothes and moving things around. If you buy a mattress and don't take care of bugs you will still have a problem. I hope this helps.
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No, the mattress is not completely incased; there is no zipper on mattress cover (it's like a second sheet). No, the sheets do not slip off of cover. The mattress cover has a firm grip on the mattress (tighter than a sheet) and it has a terry top, so no slipping happens.
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Zarett, what did you end up doing about the mattress? I went ahead and purchased this mattress and really don't feel safe about how it fits the bassinet. I'm thinking on ordering a custom made mattress from Naturepedic instead. Thanks!
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Mine didn't come with a cover. I just put the mattress cover and sheet over it. I've slept like a baby since the day it came. I didn't have to let it air out or anything. No motion at all. I keep a bed tray on my bed, and it doesn't move at all. I usually have a coffee mug with me. Love it. (Got it cheaper at Overstock.)