waterproof sheet/mattress protector for your bed

[Khloeee]

At my antenatal class last week the midwife advised that if we hadn't done so already, we should buy a waterproof sheet or mattress protector for the bed to keep the mattress safe in case our waters break whilst in bed. I just had a look online and now I've confused myself because there seem to be lots of different types. Has anyone else purchased one and what did you go for? I'm not sure whether a waterproof mattress protector is the best bet, or a waterproof sheet then normal mattress protector and sheet on top? Don't really want my sheets to feel too plasticy but also don't want to run the risk of ruining my mattress!

 

[Rachii]

I didn't know there was a difference, So i can't help, but would like too know which too use too lol

 

[clarsair]

I decided against getting waterproof sheets as, having slept on them before, found them to be really 'sweaty' feeling and noisy when you move around. I've been using maternity mats from Boots which are absorbent mats to put between the mattress and the sheet, and using my oldest bedlinen recently!

 

[Becki77]

I went for a waterproof mattress protector, there a little uncomfortable because you can hear the rustling when you move about but very worth it as my waters went in bed last time!!!
You can get a double size for about £5 in tesco, king size is a few pound more. Def worth getting tho! X

 

[DottyLottie]

I have the one with terry cotton on one side, and plastic on the other, that way you put it plastic side down/terry cotton up and place your sheets over the top, if it gets wet, the whole thing goes in the wash.
It isn't very comfortable when it is hot, as the plastic on the sheet doesn't allow condensation and sweat from your body to escape, but hey, it's not forever

 

[Cookie1979]

I never even thought of this, its a very good idea, will get one.

 

[pichi]

my friend told me to do this because her waters went when she was in bed and it ruined her mattress!

a mattress protector is better than the waterproof sheets - get the ones that are nice and soft one side and waterproof on the other. i am in need of a new mattress though.... maybe that could be my excuse

 

[ayh78]

I have also bought some of the mats from Boots, but I haven't started using them yet, so I can't really comment on them.

I decided against getting waterproof sheets as, having slept on them before, found them to be really 'sweaty' feeling and noisy when you move around. I've been using maternity mats from Boots which are absorbent mats to put between the mattress and the sheet, and using my oldest bedlinen recently!

Preghead strikes again - I hadn't even thought of using old sheets
Thanks!

 

[isolabella]

I got a pack of pampers dry nites bed sheets when they were on offer in sainsburys. You get 7 in a pack so I've got one on my side of the bed and one under a throw on the sofa - just in case! I think they're about £5 normally. I hate waterproof sheets as they make so much noise and make you sweat, though it's tempting I don't see why OH should suffer that too! x

 

[pichi]

hah they should just make maternity nappy for at night

... needless to say i don't think you'd be getting any though

 

[Khloeee]

MW said it would also be useful for the first weeks after birth in case of any bleeding or leaking milk in bed. Good point about using your oldest bed linen. I think I will stick to duvets and sheets that I really don't care about spoiling for the next few months, I'm sure some of them may end up binned anyway due to various leaks and spillages.

 

[stacey01]

im just buying a new bed and matress so will deffo be buying a protector or 5 !

 

[Kirst264]

I just bought these big maternity mats (i think from Tesco) to put under me towards the end and also after bubs arrival too incase of leakages!x

 

[milkmachine]

i have a super king size bed and struggled to get plastic sheeting big enough to over it for homebirth purposes let alone an actual bed sheet so have loads of inco pads on the bed in case

 

[Faerie]

I used the maternity sheet things that you get from mothercare and boots last time. I need to see if I can find something similar here!

My waters never leaked so don't know how they'd hold up for that but they were useful for leaky boobs definitely, I also put an old towel under my sheets.

 

[wilbrabeany]

I bought a hippychick mattress protector for our bed and LOs cot as its no rustle soft breathable waterproof and anti allergy so covered all bases and actually its not sweaty haven't even noticed it on ours so pleased. Bought from amazon

 

[milkmachine]

I used the maternity sheet things that you get from mothercare and boots last time. I need to see if I can find something similar here!

My waters never leaked so don't know how they'd hold up for that but they were useful for leaky boobs definitely, I also put an old towel under my sheets.

i can always post you some if you struggle to find some?

 

[wilbrabeany]

plus i had the disposable changing mat beside my bed which came in very useful last time!!!

 

[Faerie]

I used the maternity sheet things that you get from mothercare and boots last time. I need to see if I can find something similar here!

My waters never leaked so don't know how they'd hold up for that but they were useful for leaky boobs definitely, I also put an old towel under my sheets.

i can always post you some if you struggle to find some?

Thanks I think I'm going to be making an order from Boots anyway and getting my sister to post, so many things I miss!

 

[Faerie]

I bought a hippychick mattress protector for our bed and LOs cot as its no rustle soft breathable waterproof and anti allergy so covered all bases and actually its not sweaty haven't even noticed it on ours so pleased. Bought from amazon

Ooo, that sounds good!