Layers in the crib?

CarrieBrad

I'm trying to figure out what I truly need to put on the mattress of the crib.

The mattress we have is waterproof (so vinyl I guess!?!?).  So do I put a mattress pad, then a fitted sheet and possibly I could put a sheet protector on top, right?  That way if there's an accident in the night the only thing I would have to change would be the sheet protector?

Or is there a better system to all this?

Thanks!

orangedaisy85

We're doing sheet, mattress pad, then mattress.

CamFam

Someone mentioned an idea that I plan to try:

Mattress, waterproof mattress protector, fitted sheet, mattress pad (lays flat on top of sheet), second fitted sheet, mattress pad, third fitted sheet. This way, you can pull off the wet or soiled fitted sheet and mattress pad and still have a clean one underneath.

It may seem like overkill, but if baby has two bad spills in one night, you are only removing the sheets and do not have to worry about replacing them until morning.

mommyme

i always only put the sheet on the matress.  i think ds only leaked 1-2x and it was when we tried 7th gen diapers and that was during a 20 min nap!

happy-honey

I never really had a need for layers on the mattress.  We did do a mattress paid on top of the mattress but that was so we didn't have to disinfect the mattress.

animalcrckr

I just put a flat mattress pad down and then the fitted sheet.  

The idea of a few fitted sheets layered with mattress pads is good in theory but our fitted sheets fit so snugly that I would never be able to do that.  That being said, DS has only had 2-3 accidents in almost 2 years. 

E&RMommy

I've read that you are not supposed to have several layers since that makes it less firm and increases risk of suffocation.  To each her own on that comfort level.

Either you will need a mattress pad then sheet or sheet then sheet protector (like ultimate crib sheet).  There really should not be any need for more than that. 

jazzyexpo

I'm doing mattress, mattress pad, and fitted sheet

neeniebean82

If you're as worried as I am about having to tug soiled sheets off in the middle of the night, look at the Ultimate Crib Sheet by Summer Infant. It's essentially a mattress pad that has snaps to the crib. We're going to use the mattress, mattress pad, fitted sheet with the Ultimate Crib Sheet on top. Sounds easy, breezy and was recommended to us by a mom of 2. GL!