Mattress pad and mattress cover

One of the things you may look for your new bassinet is to protect mattress from spills and stains. There are two solutions to protect your new mattress: using a mattress pad or a mattress cover.

The difference between a mattress cover and a matress pad is:

• A mattress cover is used to protect the mattress
• A mattress pad also protects the mattress while providing extra padding and comfort.

Usually, mattress included in the bassinet are perfect for babies and you may only need covers to protect them from spots.

Mattress pad

There are a lot of kinds of mattress pads made with different materials, the best ones are made from natural materials.

The main function of a mattress pad is to provide a layer of comfort and warmth between the baby and the mattress.

There are some mattress pads that can fit with a lot of bassinets depending on their size. Some bassinets offers their own mattress to fit perfect with the bassinet:

Mattress pad for HALO Swivel Sleeper Bassinet 
Made from the highest quality products and designed for safety. 100% waterproof and highly absorvent to provide comfort while protecting the mattress. Made of three layers of 100% polyester  material that protects mattress from leaks.
This mattress pad is machine washable and easy to dry. It is recommended to machine wash warm and line dry.

Mattress pad for Stokke Sleepi System:

The stokke sleepi system offers a high quality mattress. It is firm, strong and durable. Besides, it si made from natural fibers that allow air circulation to keep the mattress ventilated.

It also features a non toxic cover and waterproof backing.

The standard foam core has a firmness of 1.2 density (pounds per square inch) and longevity of 40 ild (load deflection). Besides, the mattress comes with non-toxic cover made from damask cloth.

Moreover, it features a water resistant cover.

Mattress covers

If you want to prolong the life of your mattress and protect it from spills and stains is a good idea to use a mattress cover.

There are different kind of mattress covers depending on the material.

Besides, a mattress cover can come with reinforced corner zippers to make easier to add and remove the cover. A corner zipper also ensures better than a cover with an elastic band that all the mattress is covered.

The American Baby Company Waterproof Quilted Cotton Bassinet Size Fitted Mattress Pad Cover offers different sizes to fit with a lot of bassinets

For oval bassinets like the halo bassinet a good mattres cover is the iLuvBamboo Waterproof Bamboo Bassinet Mattress Pad Cover.