Comments on: Reusing Crib Mattress Protectors

By: Alexi

Alexi — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:43:45 +0000

Awesome idea! Baby number 4 is suffering from some pretty bad reflux. Our third born had it so bad she required a feeding tube from 2-8 months old. Mattress protectors would be perfect to lay down for tummy time. I dreaded that time with my third born as the reflux would soak right through blankets!

My favorite re-use is turning old pillowcases and Daddy’s old button up shirts into dresses for our girls. Oh, and I love turning pants into skirts. And I use hubby’s faded Marine Corps uniforms for all sorts of stuff. In fact, I just made a long skirt using an old pair of pants. It’s quite comfy. One more thing…. I use long (knee high) socks that have holes in the feet and turn them into baby leg warmers.

By: susan willis

susan willis — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:27:58 +0000

where do I find them? I have been looking but can
‘t find not one

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:48:56 +0000

I still use these protectors and my kids are 4 and 5. They sometimes have accidents at night so if they are having a sleepover, I just send one along. I would hate for my kids to be embarrased ruining something on accident.

By: L2L

L2L — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:48:18 +0000

I recently learned how to make button holes in the dresses I make for my daughter. Because I am overseas, sometimes it is hard to find just the right buttons I need, so I have started collecting the buttons off of her old dresses and shirts that I will use for scraps in other projects. I also like to use the character pillow cases to make cute pillow case dresses for her, she really enjoys those.

By: megan

megan — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:21:16 +0000

Great idea! I never thought about using it for that before.

By: Upstatemomof3

Upstatemomof3 — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:28:52 +0000

That is really neat!! I will have to remember that one. My favorite repurposed item is the shower rod I hung in my laundry room to hang my clothes on so I can use my dryer less.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:27:06 +0000

Oh, and as a “stay on this mat and play” place when in the midst of potty training.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:26:24 +0000

I use these for sick pads too. Or sometimes when the kids want to have a picnic on the living room floor.

By: kbreints

kbreints — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:33:26 +0000

I never had to purchase one of these as the crib mattresses already come plastic covered! Though I would say my favorite repurposed baby item was my baby bottle steamer (that went in the microwave) … it is great for making puppy chow! LOL

By: Clare

Clare — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:51:23 +0000

I use these on my bed during my cycle. That way if there is a “accident” you just wash the mattress pad and it doesn’t stain your mattress. I normally didn’t need it but it has become heavier as I have gotten older and it is a great safeguard.