Mattress protector for cot bed?

[CarpeJugulum]

I'm looking for a cotbed mattress protector for DS as the bogstandard variety which are waterproof (definitely needed due to Houdini like nappy escaping) are nasty, crunchy, noisy and make him sweaty.

So - are there other options? Please? As it gets colder he's burrowing under the duvet more, so getting sweater and waking himself up.

[WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes]

Have you tried the disposable bedmats from Pampers and Huggies? They're nice and soft. Could work out expensive depending on the frequency of accidents though.

[CarpeJugulum]

Yep. They're okay, but expensive. Ideally want a washable option so I can have a couple.

[WhoKnowsWhereTheTimeGoes]

I made the mistake of accidentally washing one of the bedmats a while ago, it was a nightmare, imagine if you had put an entire box of tissues in the washing machine, never seen so much white fluff in my life.

[homeaway]

You can buy them with fleece on the outside and a plastic membrane in the middle. I cant remember the brand name though... but this might be worth a look at www.johnlewis.com/230965267/Product.aspx. Another thing is that if you put the waterproof one on top of the mattress and then put a fleece blanket on top of that and then a sheet that would stop him from getting as hot ? I think that the fleece is waterproof as some people use them for nappies. Have you thought about one of those sleeping bags so that you dont have to put such a thick duvet on?

[LittleHarrysMum]

I think I may have one. Would you want a second hand one? Completely understand if not. I will look when I get home am on school run at mo

[CarpeJugulum]

Thanks for the offer LittleHarrysMum but a friend has just offered me a Hippychick protector after I moaned on Facebook to try so will see how that goes.

[FireOverBabylon]

Carpe the hippychick protectors are fab - what I was coming on torecommend. They don't russle and feel just like a thick sheet.