Diaper accidents in the middle of the night are the absolute worst. You have to clean a huge, unpleasant mess while bleary-eyed and incoherent. Next, you have to locate the crib sheets and remake the crib. And, we always rush in hopes to minimize the disruption so your little one can go right back to sleep. Instead, you’re fighting the crib sheet and now everyone’s wide awake. Here’s the very best hack for nighttime diaper, or any, accidents (like vomit) so you can get more sleep.
The solution
A great way to reduce the disruption is to put on an extra layer, or two, of mattress protector and crib sheet. Layer onto your crib mattress in this order: a mattress protector, crib sheet, mattress protector, and a crib sheet on top. The next time you face a nighttime diaper accident, you will have this hack to fall back on. Then, you can just pull off the dirty set-mess and all. It all goes into the laundry basket or washer for you to deal with, preferably during the day. And now, you have a fresh crib for your baby. You and your baby are free to go back to bed-all without the adrenaline rush of having to struggle to make a bed in a hurry. Anything that maximizes much needed sleep is good for everyone.
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Curated Picks
Lofe: This truly waterproof crib mattress protector is made from organic cotton. It’s breathable, soft to the touch and noiseless. It’s also free of BPA, phthalates, latex and fire retardants. We use this one ourselves.
Burt’s Bees Baby: These knit crib sheets are made with the softest organic cotton. The best part is they stay that way after countless washes without pilling. Their products are certified by the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), which means each step of the organic textile supply chain has been evaluated “against strict ecological and social standards.”
Pehr: This brand makes high thread-count sheets woven from soft organic cotton. They also have the sweetest prints every season. We can never get enough of their line.
