good option for covering a king sized bed?

[chellebee]

I definitely need a waterproof cover. I am wondering what others have done for covering your big bed.

Ours is a little funky. It's a foam mattress, so standard mattress covers are too thick for it. We could do it still, but I would have to try to bunch extra width under the mattress or something.

My main concerns are price, since this is probably something we won't be using again and that it's not too hot/sweaty/crinkly.

[babycatcher12]

This is our first homebirth, but we bought a painters dropcloth because we couldn't find a mattress cover we could afford.

[happynaturalmama]

Put a shower curtain down under your sheets

[WindyCityMom]

or a couple of shower curtains duct taped together and tucked under the mattress!

theres a site, http://inhishands.com/html/orderbirth.html that has a king matress bag for 5 bucks

[thenaturefreak]

Originally Posted by happynaturalmama

Put a shower curtain down under your sheets

Yep, this is what we do too. Just buy a couple from the dollar store and you will be set

[fruitfulmomma]

We do the shower curtain thing too. Put a set of old sheets on top of it and it shouldn't be a problem.

[spanishcrunchymama]

King size cover

we bought a plastic mattress cover at Uhaul. It was about 4 dollars and it fits perfectly.

I took it out and don't plant to put it back until I am closer to my EDD in case my water breaks while I am in bed!

I assume it is the same as using shower curtains but this is already pre-sized and probably cheaper!

GL

[lynsage]

We like the plastic painters' dropcloths from the hardware store. Softer and less crinkly than a shower curtain or a tarp.

[nikirj]

A big enough painters dropcloth was only about $1.20 at the hardware store . We didn't use ours, it's still sitting in its package on DH's dresser

[nikirj]

A big enough painters dropcloth was only about $1.20 at the hardware store . We didn't use ours, it's still sitting in its package on DH's dresser

[St. Margaret]

I was going to suggest the painter's drop cloth! They even have ones that are lined on one side with a bit of cotton, so it's like thin fabric on one side and plastic on the other. I plan on trying that out, see if it makes it less slippery perhaps? But the plain kind is great, very soft I find these are less off-gassy than shower curtains, too.

[chellebee]

Thank you! I think I am going to go with the drop cloth option. The crinkling otherwise would drive me batty. :P

[Jenne]

Flannel backed large plastic PU tablecloths. I buy mine after the season at 75-90% off. They are great for any messy bed activity. They also hold up to 4-6 washings which is nice. Plus you can get pretty ones!

Jenne

[HeatherB]

Anyone know if the dropcloths are PVC? We went with EVA (so PVC-free) shower curtains last time. We didn't end up having the bed made prior to labor, but I did sleep with that for a couple of days after, until the bleeding had let up some. I don't remember it being a real bother to me. I'd definitely like to go PVC-free again.

[thebeljur]

We use a painter's drop cloth, too. Drop cloth, old fitted sheet on top. It works great. I don't put it down, though, until I'm in labor. It's just too hot for me to sleep on. (We have a Cal-King Tempurpedic bed.)

[BlackSheepPDX]

We bought a special waterproof cover for our Tempurpedic when we got the bed. I wouldn't dare go without one! It's breathable, but stops fluids from passing through, and washes in the regular wash. With an EC kid, it's more than proved it's worth!

[St. Margaret]

Good point about the PVC. I don't plan on putting whatever down until birthing time; we havea waterproof pad (very organic, rubber, cloth-covered etc) I plan to sleep on in case my water breaks in the night or something... but it's not big enough for birthing on

[NorthernPixie]

I'm planning on getting this in queen for my bed - I haven't looked at it in person yet, but it appears to be PUL, not vinyl, and you could wash it and keep it on your bed for co-sleeping/nursing/potential water breaking in bed. It's $30.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50152779

[HeatherB]

Originally Posted by NorthernPixie

I'm planning on getting this in queen for my bed - I haven't looked at it in person yet, but it appears to be PUL, not vinyl, and you could wash it and keep it on your bed for co-sleeping/nursing/potential water breaking in bed. It's $30.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50152779

Nice! Ikea has great practices when it comes to plastic, so it's definitely not going to have PVC. That looks like a great option!