New mattress protectors

Remember my sorry excuse for a mattress protector here? Well, I was finally able to replace it during my trip to Sydney when I was able to buy these new ones at a Kmart store. The one for our bed was a bit expensive at $29, but I figured it was really an investment since we would be using it for a long time. Plus, both kids spend most of their time on our bed so it was really prone to accidents. The top part had a terry cloth layer so it doesn't get hot when you lay down on it, while the back is made of waterproof laminated PVC. The stretch skirt fitted the bed perfectly so it really stays put.

AUS $29

I was able to find a much cheaper one for the kids' twin bed. It was only $6 because the whole thing is made of PVC. I was afraid it was going to get hot when you sleep on it, but I tried it and it wasn't noticeable at all. I actually like this better because you can just wipe it clean when it gets wet, not like the one for our bed which you still have to wash and dry out. Unfortunately, there wasn't a queen size available during that time.

AUS $6

Overall, I'm happy and very satisfied with both products. Really worth every penny. =)

Mattress Protector

We've had quite a number of accidents on our bed already from overflowing diapers, milk spillage, etc. Usually, we'll just wet the spot with water and then turn the mattress over. However, I was browsing online and I saw that they were selling mattress protectors in the States for about $25 or about P1,000. Now, I remember going to Daiso Japan Store and seeing a version of their mattress protector for just P88! So off I went and bought it.

Well, I guess it was P88 for a reason. The material is cloth-like so I doubt it's water-proof (in fact, I'm sure it's not at all). Plus, the elastic straps don't even fit all the way down the mattress. But once you put the bedsheet over it, it pretty much stays put.

Anyway, we still placed it on top of our mattress. My thinking is, at least the liquid won't go straight to the bed. There'll be sort of a protective first layer barrier so at least the mattress won't get that wet right? At least I hope so. =)