Short answer
Use a fitted waterproof protector on every child's bed, and during potty training double-layer it: protector, sheet, protector, sheet, so a night change is one strip-off. Naturepedic recommends an organic waterproof protector pad for its quilted crib mattresses. If urine gets through, blot, air the mattress and don't soak it.
Key terms used on this page
- TPU membrane:
- A thin thermoplastic polyurethane film laminated to a protector's face fabric to stop liquid. Casper lists 'Polyester with Thermoplastic Polyurethane' for its waterproof protector's top.
- Skirt depth:
- How deep a fitted protector's stretch sides reach. Too shallow and it rides up, leaving the corners uncovered.
- Care label:
- The care instructions sewn into a mattress, topper or cover. Tempur UK notes that 'A label stitched inside the cover will give you specific care instructions for the item you have purchased.' A care label outranks general web guidance.
Potty-training bed
Double-layer setup
- Waterproof protector on the mattress
- Fitted sheet
- Second waterproof protector
- Second fitted sheet
- Spare set by the bed for night changes
Kids' beds see the most accidents, so they get the most from a protector.
General information about mattress care, not medical advice. For allergy or asthma questions, talk with your doctor.
Choose
- Fitted, waterproof, and a skirt deep enough that it doesn't ride up.
- Breathable or organic. Naturepedic's guidance for its quilted crib mattresses: "we recommend using an organic waterproof protector pad to prevent fluids from seeping into the mattress."
Double-layer for night changes
Protector, sheet, protector, sheet. A 2 a.m. accident means stripping the top two layers, not remaking the bed.
Wash and dry
Wash per the care label and dry fully; see how to wash.
If urine got through
Blot, air, and don't soak it. See what happens when urine soaks into a mattress and our accidents hub.
Sleep Sanitation's view
This section is our view. Sleep Sanitation serves Omaha, Lincoln and surrounding towns. Every visit includes dry vapor steam, HEPA vacuuming, UV-C light treatment, the built-in bed mite sensor on our JIGOO UV-C mattress vacuum and a moisture check before we leave. We take your protector off at the start of the visit, so you don't need to strip it first; wash it yourself per its care label while we work or afterward. The first mattress is $249. Call or text (402) 512-5658, or email info@sleepsanitation.com. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 to 6, and we return calls and texts on weekends.
Changelog
- 15 October 2026: First published. Sources accessed on this date.
Sources
- Product Care · Naturepedic
- A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home · US Environmental Protection Agency
- Waterproof Mattress Protector: Materials & Care · Casper
Last reviewed October 15, 2026. Manufacturer specifications and care instructions change; check the current version for your exact model. This page is general information, not medical advice. How we source and check pages: editorial standards.