Interesting piece of advice re: crib sheets

gymnst1013

I just read this on 3rd tri and thought I would share.  To help make it easier to change sheets in the middle of the night after a diaper leak, you can layer several sheets so you just have to take off the soiled one and you have clean ones already on.

If you layer it waterproof sheet on the bottom, then regular sheet, then another waterproof, then another regular you will always have a clean, dry set on. 

MommaA117

great idea. I also plan on getting sheet protectors but I know LO's can squirm.

cvl105

I heard this somewhere too and totally have plans of doing this!

CarlaAndJames

that's our plan! matress pad/sheet/matress pad/sheet/matress pad/sheet

Turtle143

Definitely have thought of this since we are CDing and hear horrible stories about leakages. lol

gymnst1013

Turtle143:

Definitely have thought of this since we are CDing and hear horrible stories about leakages. lol

It's funny you've heard this.  I've actually heard the complete opposite of that - that CDs actually are better at containing leaks and blow outs.

helenejr

fabulous idea - thanks for sharing.

A co-worker of mine actually had told me to use tery towling flat cloth diapers under baby's bottom to line the crib of a night time.... some of these little tips sure are useful!

OctoberCAPA

gymnst1013:

Turtle143:

Definitely have thought of this since we are CDing and hear horrible stories about leakages. lol

It's funny you've heard this.  I've actually heard the complete opposite of that - that CDs actually are better at containing leaks and blow outs.

I've heard CDs are best at controlling blow outs, but they don't have the absorbency of disposables.

EMLYNNLERETTE

OOOOoo great idea!

Galena99

I wish I knew this with DS!  We used CDs and didn't have many blowouts, so I don't know if that's true or not.

KYBABY2011

That's brilliant! Thanks for reposting!

LoveOfMikesLife

That is such a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

LollyBug18

OctoberCAPA:

gymnst1013:

Turtle143:

Definitely have thought of this since we are CDing and hear horrible stories about leakages. lol

It's funny you've heard this.  I've actually heard the complete opposite of that - that CDs actually are better at containing leaks and blow outs.

I've heard CDs are best at controlling blow outs, but they don't have the absorbency of disposables.

I think they (CD's) can be better at containing leaks overnight if you use an extra insert or special one for overnight use that's supposed to have extra absorbency. I know I put some inserts on my registry specifically meant for overnight use.

But the layered crib sheet is still a good one. I definitely don't want to have to change sheets in the middle of the night!

sleepingbeauty825

I haven't had many issues with overnight diaper explosions but I wanted to just throw out there that too cushy of a mattress/too many layers of sheets can be a SIDS risk.

gemini2005

I just read in the Baby Bargains book that more than two layers of sheets is dangerous and can cause SIDS. They suggest the Ultimate Crib Sheet over a regular sheet as a precaution to blow outs. I mentioned it to my MIL and she said her babies never had blow outs and the Ultimate Crib Sheet is totally unnecessary. I am still going to get a few though.

akayf

gymnst1013:

I just read this on 3rd tri and thought I would share.  To help make it easier to change sheets in the middle of the night after a diaper leak, you can layer several sheets so you just have to take off the soiled one and you have clean ones already on.

If you layer it waterproof sheet on the bottom, then regular sheet, then another waterproof, then another regular you will always have a clean, dry set on. 

I did this with DS!   It was great for the middle of the night!    

Shine2015

A friend of mine suggested this and I love the idea.  I plan on doing it.  Good thought on the SIDS risk if you use too many layers though - thanks for that.

leb2be

gemini2005:

I just read in the Baby Bargains book that more than two layers of sheets is dangerous and can cause SIDS. They suggest the Ultimate Crib Sheet over a regular sheet as a precaution to blow outs. I mentioned it to my MIL and she said her babies never had blow outs and the Ultimate Crib Sheet is totally unnecessary. I am still going to get a few though.

DS didn't have blow outs at night, but i still LOVE the ultimate crib sheet 

CantWait2Be

good luck getting layer on top of layer of sheets/protectors to fit.  If they're fitting properly they're so snug I don't know how you could get another on top, it's hard enough to get the first one on...

caruso_60

Turtle143:

Definitely have thought of this since we are CDing and hear horrible stories about leakages. lol

 

I found that CDs are better with leaks.  I use Bumgenius and rarely have a leak.  I can't even remember the last time we had a leak at night.  I triple stuff his (17 months old) nighttime diapers. That being said I still use a waterproof mattress pad on his mattress.