Yeah at the end I wore maternity pads jic and had a towel on the front seat of the car. I also had a few towels on that part of the bed jic. I also kepts a newborn disposable nappy with me at all times, in my handbag or in the nappy bag. That was another BB's hint that newborn nappy's are great for the gushes. TBH they were perfect for the first few days afterwards as well