Mattress Protectors

Ulinemm · May 2013

So this may be a dumb question, but are they are all the same or do any of you STMs have some recommendations for a specific one. Do I need just one or is it better to get two? Looking to get one ordered this weekend... and had been looking at the Sealy one just based off the name. TIA

bkeane619 · May 2013

I think I got a generic BRU one

buckeyeki · May 2013

We have 3, one from PBK, a generic type from BRU (it might be Carter's though, I'm not sure) and a cheapie one from Target. I wish I had only bought the kind from PBK. It's the only one that hasn't leaked so far. A bit on the expensive side for these type of things but worth it to not have to scrub a mattress in my opinion.

Also, I would suggest two. That way you can wash one while you still have a clean made up crib.

danandkam · May 2013

We had 2 for DD1 that way the mattress was still protected while the other was being washed. I think we had the generic BRU brand too. They seemed to work fine.

onuhleesuh · May 2013

Great question! I was wondering the same thing! I guess I will hit up PBK!

Ulinemm · May 2013

I will look at the PBK one too! Thanks for the review on that. I was also looking at this Serta one since the reviews were pretty good:

https://www.amazon.com/Serta-Deluxe-Waterproof-Mattress-Cover/product-reviews/B004TUTSZU/ref=cm_cr_pr_btm_link_next_2?ie=UTF8&pageNumber=2&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

Ulinemm · May 2013

buckeyeki:
We have 3, one from PBK, a generic type from BRU (it might be Carter's though, I'm not sure) and a cheapie one from Target. I wish I had only bought the kind from PBK. It's the only one that hasn't leaked so far. A bit on the expensive side for these type of things but worth it to not have to scrub a mattress in my opinion.
Also, I would suggest two. That way you can wash one while you still have a clean made up crib.

Did you line dry your PBKs mattress protector or dry it on low heat? Line drying is going to be a pain to do every time especially because I live in a townhouse.

buckeyeki · May 2013

Ulinemm:
buckeyeki:
We have 3, one from PBK, a generic type from BRU (it might be Carter's though, I'm not sure) and a cheapie one from Target. I wish I had only bought the kind from PBK. It's the only one that hasn't leaked so far. A bit on the expensive side for these type of things but worth it to not have to scrub a mattress in my opinion.
Also, I would suggest two. That way you can wash one while you still have a clean made up crib.
Did you line dry your PBKs mattress protector or dry it on low heat? Line drying is going to be a pain to do every time especially because I live in a townhouse.

I just threw it in the dryer with everything else. There are very few things in my house that can't go in the dryer, mostly because they get ruined when one of us forgets! But, I should add, that may have been my problem with the other brands. I never even considered that.

JuneBug86 · May 2013

I don't get the purpose. Crib mattresses are waterproof. Well, mine is anyways and all others I've seen in stores. I bought one when I was pregnant with DS and I have yet to even try it out.

Love My Lil Princess 509 · May 2013

We never even bought one. Our mattress is waterproof. When we start potty training though, just in case, we are getting a Luna Mattress Protector. They sell them on Amazon. We have one on our bed and it soaked up I can't tell you how many bottles and sippy cups that have leaked and our mattress never got even remotely damp once. It's great.

Mae208 · May 2013

JuneBug86:
I don't get the purpose. Crib mattresses are waterproof. Well, mine is anyways and all others I've seen in stores. I bought one when I was pregnant with DS and I have yet to even try it out.

This. I thought all crib mattresses were waterproof.. If not, may as well just get one that is! Then you never have to worry.

Ulinemm · May 2013

Mae208:
JuneBug86:
I don't get the purpose. Crib mattresses are waterproof. Well, mine is anyways and all others I've seen in stores. I bought one when I was pregnant with DS and I have yet to even try it out.
This. I thought all crib mattresses were waterproof.. If not, may as well just get one that is! Then you never have to worry.

To be honest, I didn't even look. Our mattress is waterproof. I just thought mattress protectors were one of things you had to purchase. I guess I will just hold off for a bit then and decide later. Thanks for all the help ladies!

shelley1002 · May 2013

Ulinemm:
Mae208:
JuneBug86:
I don't get the purpose. Crib mattresses are waterproof. Well, mine is anyways and all others I've seen in stores. I bought one when I was pregnant with DS and I have yet to even try it out.
This. I thought all crib mattresses were waterproof.. If not, may as well just get one that is! Then you never have to worry.
To be honest, I didn't even look. Our mattress is waterproof. I just thought mattress protectors were one of things you had to purchase. I guess I will just hold off for a bit then and decide later. Thanks for all the help ladies!

Our mattress is waterproof but I didn't want the liquid (spit up or pee) to pool and/or spread further over the sheet and have to wipe a puddle off the mattress in the middle of the night. The mattress protector absorbs it so you just pull it off with the sheet and put a new one on. Just seemed like less work. Plus I don't trust the holes where the threading (at the seams) goes through. I'd hate to have one not be sealed and the liquid to get in the mattress.

babybash · May 2013

I got a couple generic ones and never had a problem. I also suggest getting two, you can do a mattress cover, sheet, mattress cover, then sheet that way if there is an accident in the middle of the night you can just rip off the top one and the bottom one is good to go - no having to get a new one on in the middle of the night.

mnovato · December 2013

Hey Girls,

I did a lot of research when I was pregnant with my first son and a couple of things you need to make sure you look for when looking for a mattress protector:

- Make sure it has cotton terry surface ( you don't want to be sleeping in Vinyl. It sleeps hot and makes a lot of noise)

- Make sure the brand is phthalate free

- make sure is a fitted shit style so is easy to be removed ( you don't want to spend half an hour removing a zipper cover from your mattress everytime your kids have an accident)

I purchased mine on Amazon 2 years ago from Saferest and I am very satisfied with my choice. Their price is great compared to the ones offered on stores.

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