6 of the best baby waterproof mattress protectors 2024
DO YOU NEED A MATTRESS PROTECTOR?
The Lullaby Trust recommends that a baby’s mattress is protected with a waterproof cover to keep it clean and dry. Some mattresses come with their own waterproof layer or cover.
Where do they go?
They are usually placed between the mattress and your normal sheet.
Mattress cover features to look out for:
Flat or fitted protector: A fitted protective cover will have elasticated edges to keep it in place. A flat protector, if ever placed over the top of a normal sheet, could be removed more quickly and easily at night.
Soft top layer: This will make it more breathable and won’t be noisy or crinkly under a baby.
Fully waterproof: The sheet should be 100% waterproof.
Hypoallergenic and anti-dust mites: Especially useful for children with allergies or asthma.
Washing: It should be machine washable. If you have a tumble drier, check if it’s suitable for this.
THE BEST BABY MATTRESS PROTECTORS
This list has been narrowed down to the very best with thorough research and the following considered:
Consumer reviews
Best-seller lists
Recommendations from industry experts
Award-winning products
Personal experience and the products loved by other parents.
The list is updated annually. It was last updated on 21 January 2024.
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1. Clevamama Waterproof Mattress Protector
100% brushed cotton top layer.
100% waterproof.
Fitted sheet.
Hypoallergenic.
Available in a range of sizes suitable for cribs, cots and cot beds.
Machine washable and tumble drier safe.
2. The Little Green Sheep mattress protector
Award-winning mattress protector made from 100% organic cotton top layer.
A flat, not fitted sheet.
100% waterproof
Anti-dust mite protection
Available in a wide range of sizes.
Machine washable at 40˚C and tumble drier safe.
3. Silentnight Safe Nights Cot Bed Waterproof Mattress Protector
A quilted protective fully waterproof fitted sheet for cot beds measuring 140 x 70cm.
Hypoallergenic.
Produced in an OEKO-TEX-certified factory so there are no harmful chemicals.
Machine washable at 40˚C. Can be tumble-dried.
It feels a bit crinkly and low quality when it comes out of the bag but I’ve found it to be silent on the bed and it dries very quickly after washing.
4. Vesta baby cot bed mattress protector
Fitted mattress protector with a bamboo rayon jacquard top layer.
Available in two sizes: 70 x 140cm and 60 x 120cm
Hypoallergenic.
No crinkling sounds.
Machine washable and tumble drier friendly.
5. John Lewis Anyday waterproof mattress protector
This fitted sheet has a soft quilted top and waterproof backing.
It has been treated with MicroFresh technology to inhibit the growth of bacteria.
Made from 100% polyester.
There are sizes to fit Moses baskets, cribs and prams as well as cots and cot beds.
Machine washable at 60˚C and tumble dry low.
6. Hippychick cot mattress protector
100% waterproof flat mattress protector.
The outer layer is a soft 100% cotton.
Has an anti-allergy barrier.
Machine washable at 60˚C. Can be tumble dried.
Available in 75 x 50cm for a pram, 100 x 75cm for a cot bed and 100 x 150cm for a single bed.
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