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    if bubs can suffocate because of matress protectors...
    1) they should be removed from all shelves and NOT be sold
    2) if a bub (nb) can roll..well they must be VERY advanced....
    3) if your nb bub is a tummy sleeper you should have a monitor

    i have always used a matress protector in our bassinette and in our cot... no probs at all

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    Nov 2007
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    yeah I thought as much .. I'm going to add one to the shopping list.

    Thanks girls.

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    I have a wool one too, from Nature Baby NZ. Worth the extra money in my opinion, healthier and breathable. We have had plenty of times when there have been accidents and never once has anything got through the wool!

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    I got a two pack from target - they are quilted mattress protectors that are cotton- The twin pack was about $35 ON SALE- get two if you can so that one in the wash and one on the bed at all times- makes a huge difference to the state of your mattress! Best and less also have a cotton one available as well - they were cheaper again!

    Plus the covers are soo much better than the plastic side of the matress as well as they are softer and more comfy!
    Definately get one

    odette

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    Just putting it out there Holly, Si started rolling back to tummy at 2 weeks. So while I would be surprised if mattress protectors were a danger, it's best not to make sweeping statements - every baby is different.

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    i'm with Odette - as much as i haven't used them yet, my intention is to get the quilted cotton ones from Target - they have the under sheet ones, but also one that goes over your sheet to protect the sheets as well... i've got them on my "must get" list...

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    Just putting it out there Holly, Si started rolling back to tummy at 2 weeks. So while I would be surprised if mattress protectors were a danger, it's best not to make sweeping statements - every baby is different.
    hence why i said that if you baby tummy sleeps get a moniter. if a baby face plants the mattress and leaves it there its going to suffocate eventually with or without a mattress protector.
    Last edited by [M]umma[M]ia; January 28th, 2009 at 05:48 PM.

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    Girls seriously there is no need to be so nasty! I think the heat must be getting to everyone... but to quote Tom Cruise... can you put your manners back in... please! And I don't mean that badly at all... just to clarify

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    i have to agree with you Hollye...if your bub does start to roll early on..yeah for sure get a monitor BUT if you wrap your bub to sleep very very unlikely they are going to roll...NOT once has Jack been able to roll when he is wrapped.

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    no nastiness here i do agree tho.. i think the heat is getting to everyone. How long does these heat last for again? like march.. april??????? argh!

    at the end of the day, Mattress protectors are safe.