Thank goodness for the waterproof mattress protector

LadyTexan

DH had a urinary accident in the bed last night. His disposable briefs could not handle all the fluid. DH's jammies were soaked. The fitted sheet, flat sheet, regular mattress pad and water proof crib pad were soaked. THANKS GOODNESS for the waterproof mattress protector. We use the 6 sided model with the zipper. It saved our mattress.

Thanks to this forum, and the care giver heroes here, I knew about layering the linens. That made getting the wet ones off the bed easier.

Interestingly, DH was completely unaware that he and the bed were wet. Prior to the accident, DH was especially fidgety. I asked him several times if he needed the bathroom. His response was no.

If you haven't invested in a water proof mattress protector, I encourage you to do so.

Beachfan

Not to offer unsolicited advice to you, LT, but from my perspective, I never second guess DH where the toilet is concerned.  If he is overly or unusually fidgety during the night, or anytime, I just take him to the bathroom, no questions asked.  He usually goes; I’ve found if I ask him if he has to go, he might say “no”.  (I’m not sure he totally comprehends the question.). Just another approach to an ongoing problem.  (Glad you had all that protection in place!)

extex

I use a waterproof mattress cover plus sheet saver water proof pads for my wife.  I also wake her to use a bedside commode at 1100pm and 300am. Saves me a whole bunch of sheet washing.  I also get to sleep in until 7am.

Doityourselfer

Thank goodness for all the products out there to keep the mattresses dry - washable and disposable.

cjcadmen157

what is a good type of mattress pad?

trottingalong

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/238412#Comment_238412

I bought a bamboo mattress protector that has worked wonderfully. I bought mine from Cosy House

annie51

I like the idea of the six sided protector. But I hesitated to buy because of the heaviness of my king mattress, thinking that it would be difficult to put on and then to pull it off and wash if it did get wet. What are people’s experience?

RetiredTeacher

Do they make waterproof mattress protectors that aren't plasticky? I bought a plastic table cloth a while back to use on DH's side of the bed to try but it krinkled and slid around everytime he rolled over or got in and out of bed. I'd appreciate any suggestions of waterproof mattress pads brands you'd recommend.

RetiredTeacher

CampCarol

I use Coop HomeGoods Ultra Tech Waterproof cover. I’m having difficulty pasting a ‘clickable’ link here; I got it at Amazon.

I do have the same question as Annie51 above. I went with the Coop one because I had to call my sister and BIL over to help me wrestle off the six sided one I initially bought when DH had an accident. Is there a trick here I’m missing to get it off/on in an easier way?