Toilet training. It’s not my favourite part of raising children, but I’ve always felt SO proud when the penny finally drops, and the child is successful. However, once toilet training during the day is mastered, then comes the challenge of toilet training during nap times, and at night. Obviously, this goes hand in hand with a LOT of wet sheets and a LOT of washing!
To be honest, one of my biggest tips for toilet training overnight is to double-sheet the bed (eg. waterproof mattress protector, fitted sheet, waterproof mattress protector, fitted sheet) so that it’s easier to remove the sheets in the middle of the night, without having to fiddle around to replace them. But since trying Protect-A-Bed mattress protectors, we’ve been feeling much more confident about the kids’ mattresses not turning yellow and also not having to repeatedly buy new mattress protectors or waterproof sheets.
We have recently trialled a few different sheets for our 2-and-a-half-year-old who has been toilet trained during the day for a while now. She has sensitive skin, so the Protect-A-Bed range really suits her. The Cotton Terry Mattress Protector not only protects against dust mites and allergens, but obviously protects the mattress from the inevitable bed wettings we are experiencing now she doesn’t wear a pull-up at night. I didn’t know before, but the Protect-A-Bed mattress protectors are the #1 selling brand of mattress protectors world wide. Needless to say, I had high hopes, and this particular mattress protector is best for bedwetting and spills.
Investigating the loot
The most impressive thing for Miss 2 about the mattress protector was that it wasn’t all crunchy underneath her fitted sheet. We have other mattress protectors, and if they’re not crunchy, then they’re crinkly. The Protect-A-Bed range have a patented “Miracle Layer” that really make them much more comfortable to sleep on.
The most impressive thing for me was that it soaked up the moisture really quickly and there wasn’t that tangy wee smell that wafts through the room after a bedwetting. It’s also really easy to put the sheets on so it makes life easier in general! I’m also really pleased that the Protect-A-Bed mattress protector protects the mattress from yellowing (I’ve always found this really gross!).
We experimented with pouring liquid onto the mattress protector and seeing how damp the mattress was underneath. But the kids felt underneath the sheet and there was NO dampness whatsoever, not even on the underside of the sheet. Check out the video for our reactions.
My 3-year-old daughter has also tried out two of the Protect-A-Bed mattress protectors. The Signature Tencel Mattress Protector was “So soft, Mummy. Like a bunny rabbit!” We will also use this for Miss 2 as it’s ideal for people with sensitive skin, rhinitis, or eczema. It’s made from odourless wood-based fibres, so it stays cool in Summer, and warm in Winter plus it’s waterproof, which is super important for those overnight accidents that sometimes still happen. It’s also pleasing that all the sheets are expandable so if I want to use the sheets on a different single bed, with a deeper mattress then I know it’ll still fit. Obviously, this also saves money in the long run too.
The other thing that makes this particular product worth investing in is that they are machine washable and can be put in the tumble dryer. WOOHOO!
Why you should invest in quality mattress protectors for your family:
1. Ensure a healthy sleep environment for you and your family by protecting against dust mite allergens that are present in our mattresses and pillows, that 30% of the population are allergic to and are a common cause of asthma and other allergies. (The Tencel range is also approved by the Eczema Association as Sensitive Skin Tried and Tested, which is why we really wanted this range for our 2 year old.)
2. All products are approved by National Asthma Council Australia and Single Bed sizes are Red Nose (SIDS and Kids) approved. This is really important for many families.
3. Protect-A-Bed’s patented Miracle Layer soaks up liquid quickly, and prevents sweat and skin flakes from staining the mattress. PLUS did I mention they are machine washable!!! (great for a quick turn around when washing sheets in the winter!)
4. If you’re thinking of investing in new sheets mattress protectors, whether it’s for yourself, the kids or even something like beds at a rental property, then I’d recommend Protect-A-Bed sheets. If you’re currently pregnant and are looking forward to all the leaking that comes with childbirth and breastfeeding, then it’d be worth investing in these sheets too. #saveyourmattress!
Visit the Protect-A-Bed website to check out some awesome bonus offers.
- Spend $100 plus and receive a pack of T2 Sleep Tight Loose Leaf Herbal Tea valued at $17.00
- Spend $250 plus and receive an Ecoya candle valued at $42.00
- Spend $500 plus and receive a Protect-A-Bed Perfect Pillow valued at $69.99
If you’re ready to protect your family from the nasties lurking in our beds, then be quick – offer available strictly for a limited time
PLUS they’re giving away a $1,000 Flight Centre Gift Card- whether you buy a mattress protector or not.
Fill in this entry form to enter.
It’s probably important to note that although these sheets are actually AMAZING, they haven’t yet managed to stop Miss 2 from jumping on her bed. Grrrr.
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I received my Protect-a-Bed sheets free of charge for the purposes of this review however, as for all reviews from Kids in Adelaide, the above is honest and in my own words.
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