Would I get by without using a cover?
242552
No. Deffinately get a cover, I would even say get two. Sometimes late night diaper changes turn into a disaster, that's how I ended up getting a second cover.
1718219
No.Sorry you can not use a cover, not even one of the low profile ones. It is great anyway. I leave it in all the time. I even ran a long USB cable and an audio jack to the iPad so now I use it as my docking station. I love it. GoodLuck :)
1299564
A cover is necessary. I installed louvers that close when it is off...gravity closing. Also the louvers have a wire mesh.
796603
No, a cover is not needed. The handy handle is convenient and I wouldn't want a cover on the cushion. I have a tailbone problem and this is the best cushion on the market, I've tried 4 others and bought 3 of this one (office, car and extra.
116929
Well I wouldn't worry too much about it. Mine did not have a cover and I have never felt it needed one.
2161553
No. I don't think so (though I may have thrown it out if it did have one). The probe is very durable, and I could not see a need for a cover. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
745530
I use it with a cover, but yes it can, just removed the cover and using it now without.
1746085
Yes, you can use it with or without front cover. it would hold the cover on better, but our charger would not work with it on.
436318
No cover. You can buy that separately--something I would highly recommend if you plan on keeping it outside. If storing in your garage, then it is probably not necessary.
697369
That depends on how you use it. The cover is not needed for it to function however if you be taking it out with you on a day-to-day basis some type of productive cover is something I would definitely suggest
1924920
100% you will need a cover for this, especially waterproof. The item has sticky substance and do not recommend for a baby.
2151705
I don't think that you need the cover, I think that the one without the cover is for the modified van.
1433052
I absolutely agree with the previous answers. Leaving the cover on when running is not a good thing!
1906505
Sure. you will likely want to use a heavy duty cover. Also be advised this mattress is very firm.
550535
You don't need one. The "mattress" is made out of waterproof material so you can just wipe it with a cloth if accidents happen. Changing table pad covers fit as sheets too.
422134
I don't know why you would need a cover. As far as cleaning, we have ours dry cleaned as needed, not washed.
2218296
Don't know why you would want to. Had mine for a long time, years, and never need to remove cover. If nothing get's in you don't need to clean it. But I'm sure you could. I'm not.