Would you put a mattress pad to protect from leaky diapers, etc?
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The little "mattress" or pad that comes with the cradle is water-resistant, so strictly for the fear of leaky diapers, you don't need anything extra. However, for comfort, I would put a cotton/cotton flannel cover on it.
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I made a wool mattress proctector, or could use a old style city nappy/diaper. Never had any issues. Would clean easily
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I bought it for my toddler but would have felt safe if he were an infant. I actually use a soft mattress pad because it isn't plush
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No you cant! Plus its very thin, and not well padded!You will need a mattress pad for underneath!
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These are a cover for a cloth diaper. If these are all you are wearing probably not. If you are wearing a cloth diaper under these, then yes. But as with all diapers leaks happen. These are just thin vinyl, there are better ones on market that would do a better job at leak protection when used with diapers, but cost much more. Also there are all sorts of cloth diapers, some called all-in-ones(which include a waterproof outer cover).
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You'd want a liner or trash bag for diapers anyway. Otherwise the can itself will start to smell.
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That's a good question - I suppose you could. It's worth a try:) Perhaps, without the weight of the mattress on it, it wouldn't leak so much.
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Absolutely. You will be able to feel it when it gets damp. It holds a lot so I wouldn't worry about messes. I did it all the time when mine wore diapers.
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A pad is not neccessary,,and would detract from this mattresses comfort,,perfect as is,,,for a Diabetic,,in this case Me,!!
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I would say you'd need an orthopedic type pad. The mattress isn't very padded or comfortable.
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No these are only meant for the center and work well. If there is a diaper leak it happens to go on this changing pad liner and not the changing pad cover. We love them. You still need a changing pad cover. However these will help to make sure you wash the liners more and the cover less
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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.
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While I do have a mattress pad to completely protect the mattress, I have the carters keep my dry crib pad. It fits underneath the zipped on sheet and, even though it doesn't cover the mattress 100%, it's covers enough that most of my quick changes due to wetting through in the middle of the night is super fast. Obviously there are times in which I have to change everything, but a majority of the time I don't.
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I am thinking about buying one which means I most likely will buy the one that's around $100.Supposed to prevent liquids from getting to mattress.
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No. You'd need to get a zipper type enclosure around the whole mattress that allows air out but not chemicals. Something like a BabeSafe Cover (google it) would protect from off gassing.
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I would say yes but to be honest I would put some rubber padding as I do to protect my bedding the pads they use in the hospital is good them put pad on top
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It is designed to protect your mattress from wetness so my suggestion would be to not use it to sleep on but put a sheet on top as you normally would.
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I use a waterproof cover on the top of this mattress then I put Fitted Pack N Play Sheet. Though the waterproof cover we use can't fit wholly but it is ok for our child and it helps to prevent splits/leaks. Hope that helps!