Is a waterproof mattress cover necessary?
It’s a good idea, even if the mattress you select is leak proof, because a mattress cover will make your baby’s sleeping surface cozier. Without it, the chill of the mattress’s vinyl cover is apt to come through, no matter what the thread count is of the fitted sheet. A waterproof cover will protect the surface of your baby’s mattress from diaper leaks, absorb the liquid, and wick it away from your baby’s skin. But it’s still a good idea to wipe down a crib mattress with a damp cloth and mild soap any time the mattress gets wet or soiled. Do you need an antimicrobial cover? Some mattresses are sold with a special antimicrobial additive that’s mixed in at the factory when the vinyl cover is in a liquid state. An antimicrobial mattress cover will slow the growth of mold and bacteria, but it won’t prevent it altogether. Do you need this trendy feature? Definitely not. To prevent microbe growth, keep your baby’s mattress clean by wiping it down after any accidents with soap and water. When
