mattress pads?

[vagabonder]

Our mattress pad has reached the end of its life. I hate the feeling of not having a pad on there, so I want to get something to replace it. Any suggestions of organic ones that are not too expensive? Or other alternatives?

[snanna]

We have one of these cotton mattress pads. They are pricier than a polyester-padded one would be, but my parents had theirs (identical to these ones) for 20 years without needing to replace it, so we figure it's worth it. Nice and breathable as well.

[Mara232]

Originally Posted by snanna

We have one of these cotton mattress pads. They are pricier than a polyester-padded one would be, but my parents had theirs (identical to these ones) for 20 years without needing to replace it, so we figure it's worth it. Nice and breathable as well.

What about dust mites? I've read that cotton allows for more mites. Have you come across this in your search?

[4evermom]

Originally Posted by Mara232

What about dust mites? I've read that cotton allows for more mites. Have you come across this in your search?

I'm in the market for a new mattress pad, too.

I would think dust mites would not be an issue if those cotton mattress pads can handle hot water washes.

I've seen wool mattress pads, but we can't have those because of a household moth problem.

[snanna]

Originally Posted by Mara232

What about dust mites? I've read that cotton allows for more mites. Have you come across this in your search?

We wash and dry it on hot every time we change our sheets. Does that kill them?