Re: the bed ruffle: does the mattress have to be removed to put it on?
1051788
Yes, It does. I have a really thick and heavy mattress, so using the bedskirt is not the easiest task:-)
1051789
Yes. You remove the mattress then place the bed skirt/ruffles over top the box spring.
1051790
yes i had to slip the bed ruffle under the mattress..not as hard as it seems actually ;)
1051791
yes you have to take the mattress off and this goes on the box springs I did not use mine because I have a water bed.
1051792
Yes, the bed ruffle is all one piece that is all connected together under the mattress. You either have to remove the mattress or you can do what I did and strategically lift certain parts while you sneak the bed skirt underneath.
1257829
It's bolted on, but I guess you could remove easy enough. Will need tools to remove once on. But let me say this bed has been well worth the money, my kids love it...
1980812
There is a cover on the mattress, but it would be difficult to remove and wash and put back on. Personally I have put a nice pillow top type of mattress pad on mine so it feels extra luxurious plus I can remove it and wash it.
639921
If the mattress is inflated, it takes time but it can be done. Put on a clean floor, bunch the skirt to the back, crush the fome with your hand and slide the skirt on , like a trash bag. Might take an hour.
629568
No. It's like an underwear with an elastic band sewn on it. Removal will be required
1392329
The slide needs to be on for stability. If you remove it then the bed isn't stable (as per instructions).
1696823
The waterproof cover (over the mattress) does not need to be removed in order to take off the fabric cover when you wash it. This bed is probably the best dog bed we have used and we have used quite a few.
2041835
No, but I place it directly on top of the mattress and under the mattress pad. Love it!
899534
The mattress isn't attached to the frame, if that answers your question. Besides taking the mattress off and putting it on the floor, is there a reason to "turn [the legs] flat"?
1189301
You still have to have the sheet type material between the mattress and box spring, but the beauty is, you only have to go through the pain of making the "sandwich" once. Once the sheeting is in place, you just detach the ruffle and are able to wash it a reattach with no problems in no time! Wonderful idea!
1934969
The foam bridge's texture keeps it in place. You can remove it as well. We use a topper that also helps keep it in place and helps hide the seam and works great with no problems. We tried the straps around both mattress to keep them from separating and it worked fine but find it's not necessary if your box springs are solid or stiff.
1315001
not at all, you have to unfold then fold down the bottom that is one piece, the size of the crib opening and then then the mattress goes on top of it I have my grandson visiting every weekend till they move here next month and at 2 he has never even attempted to climb out of it like he does at the one at his home. Best investment I ever made. Well worth the price. Love it.
1519475
It does not have to be removed, but I remove it because it's how my family prefers it. Very easy to remove - it will pull off in a thin sheet.
1384485
Yes, I asked myself the same question the first time. They say it's washable so I just removed the mattress part and tossed it in the washer. Came out looking fine and minus about 10 lbs. of hair! :)
1058203
I didn't, I didn't want to risk taking it off and putting it back on, I just put a fabric twin mattress cover on it, which doesn't quite fit right, but does the trick! Then I can wash that if it gets dirty.
2056058
It has zippers on it - but I wouldn't take it off for fear it might not go back on. It is nice mattress. I would rinse it without removing it.
1088570
No. And the darn thing moves around a lot. It has an elastic band around the top, not the usual full piece that sets under the mattress and on top of the box spring. Seems I'm always fussing with it. It's very pretty tho.