A baby bassinet pad is one of those often unseen but critical parts of a baby bassinet set. This pad which can be made of many materials serves to protect the baby bassinet mattress from leaks or spills and to provide protection in some cases from dust mites or other allergens in the baby mattress.
Most parents know just what they want in a baby bassinet pad, some place the highest priority upon a waterproof bassinet pads and choose a vinyl baby bassinet pad. These baby bassinet pads are watertight, easily cleaned with a wet rag and reasonably durable. The negatives to this alternative is that vinyl is not breathable so baby may sweat against it the pad, some less expensive varieties might “crinkle” and make sounds disturbing baby’s rest as he shifts. Many waterproof baby bassinet pads made of vinyl also have a slight cushion of foam inside the bassinet pad that provide a little extra comfort for the sleeping infant. On the downside of this is most padding of foam tends to flatten out over time so this benefit can be mostly lost over extended use. These types of waterproof baby bassinet pads are usually the most economical alternatives when purchasing a baby bassinet pad.
Organic bassinet mattress pads can be water resistant though as well, with some added benefits, like breathability preventing a “sweaty back” and a much more comfortable sleep for the newborn and of course being machine washable and chemical free. There are a few alternatives in organic bassinet mattress pads that combine a tiny layer of waterproofed material that is sandwiched between two layers of organic material (most often tightly woven cotton). These can be considered waterproof and for the concerned parent, a suitable compromise between mattress protection and chemical exposure concerns for their infant.
Baby bassinet pads are available in sizes that will fit almost any bassinet type. There should be no problem locating a suitable baby bassinet pad for almost any style and size of bassinet. A pad for oval bassinet collections or even a Moses basket baby bassinet pad, are available from both the bassinet manufacturer as well as in various designer collections as well.