https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:38:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-mattresses-2#post-2631625 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:59:17 +0000 Goldengirl 2631625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@RonjaL7: Yah I might just keep it for that to not have to bother with lining up and returning it... luckily only cost 10 bucks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-mattresses-2#post-2631479 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 06:51:11 +0000 RonjaL7 2631479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Goldengirl: of course it is totally up to you, but for diaper changes and things where you are watching the baby something that is non-breathable would be fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-mattresses-2#post-2631351 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 19:58:37 +0000 Goldengirl 2631351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@RonjaL7: I bought one of these which I thought would do the job and could be multi-purpose <a href="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/40143304/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/40143304/</a><br /> But then I read the description where it says non-breathable and don't put under baby's head... and that freaked me out so now I think I should take it back! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-mattresses-2#post-2631346 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 19:52:24 +0000 RonjaL7 2631346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Goldengirl: ah yes my mattress itself is covered in a non removable plastic material. If yours has an additional layer I wouldn't bother. </p> <p>I did use a crib mattress protector for a lot of things though like laying the baby on my bed for night changes when they were still in my room. Or when laying them on the floor or couch if they spit up a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-mattresses-2#post-2631245 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 17:05:39 +0000 Goldengirl 2631245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@GreenThumb: True! So maybe I'll just get one and call it a day. Although I still don't know how to decide between so many mattress options... every day a new decision! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-mattresses-2#post-2631237 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 16:56:16 +0000 GreenThumb 2631237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Goldengirl: I think the thing is in the middle of the night, even if those are removable, you are just going to want to change the bed quick and go back to sleep. So maybe if you remove the cover that's normally on there, you might want a back up while it is in the wash? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-mattresses-2#post-2631230 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 16:41:24 +0000 Goldengirl 2631230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@GreenThumb: The ones I posted all seem to have water-resistant removable covers that go in the washer... that's where my confusion is, if I still need a cover in addition!</p> <p>None seem to be completely "waterproof" but I think it needs to have a plastic/vinyl surface in order to really achieve that, which I'm hoping to avoid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-mattresses-2#post-2631224 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 16:33:27 +0000 GreenThumb 2631224@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did layer a waterproof mattress pad and sheet over our waterproof crib mattress. I could just pull both of them off if there was an accident and put new on without having to think about wiping down the mattress before replacing the sheet. Worked for us especially since we knew we wanted to use the mattress again for LO#2. I'm not a germ freak but it seemed a little more sanitary to be able to throw them in the washer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-mattresses-2#post-2631219 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 16:28:17 +0000 Goldengirl 2631219@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@KayKay: Haha yes it seems so! That's good to know though, I just don't want to buy more things than I need and if the cover I'd buy is the exact same type of thing as the cover that's already on the mattress, I just don't know why I'd need it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-mattresses-2#post-2631154 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 14:47:25 +0000 KayKay 2631154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@goldengirl: In 4.5y, i have never put anything other than one crib sheet on our crib mattress. It does have a non-removeable waterproof cover. Apparently I'm the minority :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-mattresses-2#post-2631085 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:56:15 +0000 KT326 2631085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Goldengirl: our mattress did not come with a separate cover but it was still waterproof (could easily be wiped down). I had a cover for it but never really used it unless I doubled up on sheets like @RonjaL7: suggested. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-mattresses-2#post-2631077 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:51:28 +0000 Goldengirl 2631077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@RonjaL7: So the protector pads are needed even though they all come with removable water-resistant covers? And that doesn't make it too bulky? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-mattresses-2#post-2631038 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:25:52 +0000 RonjaL7 2631038@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think all crib mattresses are "waterproof" but everyone tends to add a waterproof pad under the sheet as well for extra protection.</p> <p>Don't forget to make the bed twice (protector, sheet, protector, sheet). That was the best advice ever for middle of the night sheet changes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-mattresses-2#post-2631029 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:21:11 +0000 Mrsbells 2631029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Goldengirl: we bought a sealy mattress that has a waterproof cover that isnt removable. we still added a mattress pad to that </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-mattresses-2#post-2631019 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:12:31 +0000 Goldengirl 2631019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And after more browsing... Here is another one from the same brand:<br /> <a href="http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3943349" rel="nofollow">http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=3943349</a></p> <p>Still confused if I need to get a mattress protector/cover with any of these! Anyone know?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-mattresses-2#post-2630859 Mon, 03 Oct 2016 10:16:21 +0000 Goldengirl 2630859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm looking at these 2 mattresses and trying to decide between:<br /> Safety 1st Peaceful Lullabies <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B004044L98" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B004044L98</a><br /> Safety 1st Grow With Me 2-in-1<br /> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B004049LT8" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B004049LT8</a></p> <p>The Peaceful Lullabies version is more expensive due to being filled with cotton and wool and having a bamboo cover. The other is less natural materials but still non-toxic, free of PVC/phthalates. </p> <p>They both have the removable cover for washing. But it seems like many people add waterproof mattress protectors (not necessarily with these mattresses, just what I've noticed in general).... is that still necessary with mattresses that already have a cover? Did you buy a separate protector to put around yours? Because I'm thinking in that case, if I did that, what does it matter what cover is beneath the cover I put on top (i.e. why wouldn't I just buy the cheaper one since I'm covering it up anyway?). </p>