is the sheet "Waterproof" or do you need to use a matress protector?
1665091
You need a mattress protector. The "mattress" covering is the same type of material that the sides of the bassinett are made of. You can't submerge it in water, only wipe it down.
2075625
Yes, and we use a waterproof mattress cover under the sheet too. The fabric isn't exactly luxurious.. it feels cheap, but it's fine for a kid, looks cute and has held up well through washings.
656344
This sheet protector is made with a soft cloth like absorbent material. It stay where you put it and there is no noise associated with it. We bought 4 to made it interchangeable during the night. Mother stay dry during the night and I wash them as suggested and they are ready for the next night. They are very good quality as I said I wash them everyday.
550536
We never used a mattress cover. The mattress that comes with the crib is waterproof. We just used the pack n play small sheets
137511
I don't see why not? It's a matress pad with a little extra fluff, so as long as your water proof sheet isn't too snug, I don't see why you would have an issue! Hope this helps!
876244
Correct, waterproof mattress protectors will produce chemical off-gassing. I put a large organic cotton towel down on top of wrap then fitted sheet on top of that. It does still "crinkle" a bit but baby love all things that crinkle.
2147557
It comes with a waterproof pad that is the mattress, you don't need a mattress cover. The sheet that comes in the box fits perfectly. Not sure about any sheets bought separately.
1832339
I actually bought the cool shield mattress protector first since my toddler sneaks into our room at night & on many occasions has wet our bed, but I also have the mattress cover that came with the memory foam pad as well. It seems like overkill, but I don't want my mattress pad to get ruined & the cover they sent me helps the over heating I was having while sleeping on this & I'm not sure that alone would be enough protection against my toddler wetting the bed every other night! With all that plus a fitted sheet it does not affect the comfort whatsoever.
240873
Yes it's extremely thin. It's like having an extra fitted sheet on your matters. Even without the bed being made up you wouldn't be able to tell it's waterproof unless you took it off and felt the underside.
1084554
The mattress is covered with a white plastic cover. Technically, it is waterproof, but I wouldn't want to have to wipe it down and dry it off every time there's an accident. We use the waterproof naturepedic pads so you can quickly replace the sheet and pad.You wouldn't need two pads though - the waterproof pad alone is fine. Also, I had a couple of the portacrib waterproof pads (flat, not fitted) that I used when the full crib pad was being washed. I just put it in the center and never had a problem with either child wetting around the edges of the crib. It's possible of course but probably worth the gamble if you want to save some money and avoid buying extra pads. The mattress is covered with a white plastic cover. Technically, it is waterproof, but I wouldn't want to have to wipe it down and dry it off every time there's an accident. We use the waterproof naturepedic pads so you can quickly replace the sheet and pad.You wouldn't need two pads though - the waterproof pad alone is fine. Also, I had a couple of the portacrib waterproof pads (flat, not fitted) that I used when the full crib pad was being washed. I just put it in the center and never had a problem with either child wetting around the edges of the crib. It's possible of course... » Read More The mattress is covered with a white plastic cover. Technically, it is waterproof, but I wouldn't want to have to wipe it down and dry it off every time there's an accident. We use the waterproof naturepedic pads so you can quickly replace the sheet and pad.You wouldn't need two pads though - the waterproof pad alone is fine. Also, I had a couple of the portacrib waterproof pads (flat, not fitted) that I used when the full crib pad was being washed. I just put it in the center and never had a problem with either child wetting around the edges of the crib. It's possible of course but probably worth the gamble if you want to save some money and avoid buying extra pads. « Show Less
1406449
It is. I always put a sheet under it, so that when my son wets the bed, I can just strip the wet sheet and mattress pad and he can go right back to sleep on the clean dry sheet.It does eventually lose it, though. There was a time I was washing and drying it twice a day. After literally hundreds of washes, it started leaking through. Most people won't be washing it quite as much as I did, so that wouldn't be a problem for quite a while. I still use it for the extra padding, and plan on buying a new one for his bed.
1785687
I bought waterproof covers just in case but the mattress itself has a vinyl(?) case that is non-removable. I've had to put a sheet over just the mattress when I've run out of waterproof covers and it didn't seem to be affected by a pee-accident at all... I just cleaned it off and it was fine, it didn't feel like it had been penetrated.
864603
I use the Naturepedic organic waterproof flat mattress pad. It just lays flat on the top of the mattress (no sides to wrap around the sides of the mattress), then you put a fitted sheet over it.
2280154
It's water proof around on the vinyl but the zipper on the end isn't (like in a flood water would seep through). I bought it because of my toddler having bed wetting issues and it has worked great for that. I live in a dry climate and would totally use it for a cover to protect the mattress if in storage.
2022645
I washed and dried mine according to instructions. Within two years it was no longer waterproof and was allowing liquid through and onto the mattress. I will never buy the product again but if I did I would do what others have suggested and by a pad to go on top and only wash this when you absolutely have to.
1406450
It doesn't let moisture make its way down to the the mattress.The mattress pad its self will get get wet in its top layer of material but it is waterproof. It is also not crinkly or noisy like cheap or old versions of waterproof mattress pads. When i took it out of wash a couple days ago i actually noticed how well it is holding up.
114706
Because reviews are mixed in regard whether the bedpad is waterproof or not, i would not trust it. I do not own one, but I recently purchased a new bed and that cover was offered as part of the package. I declined to have it, but I was shown a sample and the waterproof element was demonstrated. From what I could surmise, the pad may indeed be waterproof, but with use, it may develop random weaknesses and allow liquid to pass through. My suggestion would be to purchase some waterproof underpads (often sold for incontinent patients) for the bed, and place a pad or two UNDERNEATH the 'waterproof' mattress pad. That way you would have a little extra insurance against a 'pee bed'. The pads would last a long time I would think. You could also fold a shower curtain or plastic table cover to the appropriate size needed and use that under the pad... you can get the thin cheap ones at the dollar store.