Instructions say do not put bedding between monitor and mattress.. does this mean you cannot use mattress pads and/or sheets?
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You can use bedding and mattress pads. They probably mean not to cover the underside of the mattress where the pad goes.
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you are supposed to put the monitor between the base of bed and mattress, with the mattress resting on top of the monitor. you may need to purchase a piece of plywood to put over the springs on base of crib if your crib has springs. order of items from bottom up goes: springs/base of crib, plywood if needed, monitor, mattress with pad, sheets.
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The monitor is super reactive, we have used it in a bassinet with no flat surface under it (just the net that holds the sleeping pad and still responds great. Our baby is now sleeping on the crib, it has bedding and everything to make him comfy and it still works great. This is a must have item. Peace of mind that alarm will work is priceless. If you ask me, I would pay 2x as much as paid for it. Best safety item we own, and we have all of them!
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The monitor goes below the mattress. The mattress sits on top. You can use a fitted sheet but most pediatricians recommend the firmest surface with nothing in the crib for the first 12 months unless cleared with your Doctor. In theory you could have mattress, pad, fitted sheets, blankets, stuffed animals and your baby; it will still detect movement. It also has a sensitivity adjustment. In our tile floored house with concrete foundation the monitor picks up the motion of our footsteps from 6-10 feet away at most sensitive setting.
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I placed the box spring and mattress on the floor. The rails were between the box spring and mattress. Works just fine. Imagine doing the same without the box spring might work and may depend on your flooring and whether the mattress would slip, or not. These rails are awesome.
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Your not suppose to use sheets, I read it is dangerous. As for wetting ummm diapers?
814125
I am kind of a cheapskate, so I will not adequately answer this question. I just covered mine with a microfiber full fitted sheet. Easy on and off for cleaning, rest of sheet set makes for easy bed set up.
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no, place the topper directly under your fitted sheet. the protector would go on the bare mattress to protect it.
1203233
No, we use a foam topper and mattress pad then bottom sheet...we like it as well or better than reg mattress. Few low configurations on surface are not bad in our opinion.
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I'm confused! Is the firm mattress pad used as a mattress? Or should there be a mattress pad and mattress?
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Leon is correct. I LOVE this bed....I have a queen comforter on it and it cover the mattress well without touching the floor. You won't be sorry to purchase this.
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Long pieces go between the mattress and springs and the maker's intention is that you tie the ends down for security. If you do that then removing it is a bit much. You buy the bed....you don't make it!! Seriously...no problem unless you are very fussy about bed making.
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I used regular sheets with no problem. I see no reason you could not use a regular "mattress cover" assuming that's the same thing as a mattress pad ie. something to protect the mattress itself.
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Yes, I always like to put something between the metal and the mattress. I used one of the thin pieces of foam. Works great.
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I think you can put a sheet directly on the topper, but I personally use a mattress pad as it is washable,if need be.
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Not at all. The sheet sort of clings to the mattress pad, but in a good way. I like the pad and recommend it highly.
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Think thin. You need a bunky board underneath the mattress and if the mattress is too thick it will be above the rail and therefore unsafe.
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Yes. I even put a featherbed under it before I moved. Really cushy. Fitted sheets go over it, but newer sheets are larger/deeper than older ones because newer mattresses are thicker.
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I have the same setup! It fits just barely on mine with my mattress being so thick. Definitely involves a bit of muscle work to get the last corner on correctly, but the comfort and appearance of the sheets more than make up for the inconvenience.
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No. Desk pushes beneath bed. You could roll it to the mentioned position but it would block other elements.