My 85 yo alzheimer mom is living with us. Although no "accidents" yet, I don't want to replace a mattress. Can I put this UNDER the fitted sheet.
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I'm sure you can. I chose to put it under so I can wash only the pad if needed, and not the pad and the sheets
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Yes , I do not see why you could not use this under a fitted sheet. The only thing to watch is if it moves over several days of use. If possible, depending on the size of the mattress, tuck the ends under the mattress to secure it. It washes up great, do not use liquid fabric softener when washing it.
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It would work well under a sheet, but you may want to put it on top. If there is a accident you won't have to change the bed
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Sure, should work just fine. I put my 5 year old's on top of her fitted sheet so I don't have to wash sheet if she has an accident, but for your mother under the sheet is a good idea so she doesn't see it as bothersome and take it off the bed. You might also consider getting a waterproof mattress pad to completely cover the mattress to further protect it and use the bed pad as the layer in between mattress pad and fitted sheet. Hope this helps. I wish you all the best as you care for your mother.
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Yes even though my mom uses hers over the sheet, after a few washes it softens up and she said its quite comfortable
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Yes you can. It has a somewhat non slip surface. If your mother tosses and turns it may get bunched. It is large enough that it should be fine. My mother uses her OVER the fitted sheet. One less thing to wash.
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You could probably tuck it under and be ok. The sides are stretchy like a jersey sheet. You'd basically have the same issue w any fitted sheet on a 5 in mattress
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Yes, I do with my grandma since she spends alot of time in bed. I use a soft thin sheet and a draw pad. The mattress has been great for pressure relief for her. Skin remains intact.
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We put it under a sheepskin. The company does not recommend using with foam. Great company, you can call and chat with them. I recommend the mattress pad style for just sleeping. My friend has purchased three styles of this product and both she and I are very pleased with how our body aches are greatly reduced and sleep much improved.
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It is strongly advised not to put sharp creases or folds in the pad. the heating elements feels like wires going vertically up and down inside the pad. The pad comes with safety pins you use to pin the pad flat on the mattress by the edges. if you have to tuck the excess padding under the mattress this should be okay as long as there aren't any sharp folds
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I bought this as an allergen protector..it sits under a regular mattress pad and 2" memory foam mattress topper..only way to survive college life! However, as a care-giver for a 94 yr old his seems to work fine. ..haven't tried just pouring water right on it though. Have you thought of putting the mattress in a zip-on plastic cover and then using this one on top? Sure to stay dry that way...
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I believe it is meant to go directly under the sheet. However, my baby flips over onto his stomach all night and usually sleeps mostly in that position...the mattress topper leaves terrible marks on his face so i had to put it under a mattress pad and sheet...
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Yes, there would be extra that you could tuck under the mattress. I did notice that what is under the mattress does not slip out easily, so will probably stay under there, if you tuck it under.
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Hello Lexine, No. A steel base, a standard foundation ( not box springs with coils ) and or a platform bed are all ideal bases to go under the memory foam mattress. The harder the surface, the better the memory foam mattress will perform.
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Older standard fitted sheets would be too tight. Newer fitted sheets for deeper mattresses would be fine.
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No; a fitted sheet has elastic corners to fit snugly around the bottom of the mattress.
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We used the very small rubber sheet to place under a cotton sheet for our 4 yr old grandson for occasional accidents. Not sure if you could slide it under a patient as we made bed before child got in it. But it isn't slippery if that helps.
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Put it under a sheet. Basically you use this instead of a mattress pad. It's the same thing, just a little thicker.
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We also have under-bed storage in our trailer. The mattress is heavier for its size than any other mattress we have owned. That might be why it is so confortable. We are still able to lift the storage compartment lid but it is more difficult. My wife and I lift the lid and prop a piece of 2X4 under it to hold it up while we load/ unload the storage compartment. I am able to lift and hold it alone while the wife grabs something quickly. I am 60 years old in fairly good shape.
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No, this serves as the only sheet you need. I would suggest a mattress pad laid underneath, of course. Just the flat sheet type of mattress pad, not the fitted type. Buy an extra zip sheet!
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Depends on how thick your current padding is but sheets fitting are not a problem for me. I would remove the old padding I think to get the full benefit of the Memory Foam IMHO!!!
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Sure, I don't see why not. It goes under the fitted sheet. I use two of them placed next to each other on my son's twin size bed because he tosses and turns A LOT in his sleep.