Waterproof liner or fabric?

------------------------------------- Erin

I am trying to make a sleeping mat for my son who is potty training. I am racking my brain trying to think of what I could use that's waterproof as a liner between the front and back, to protect the batting (and my floor!). Is there a liner sold that I could put between the top and bottom fabrics that is machine washable? Or, is there a certain type of fabric sold that's waterproof? Thanks! erin

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Yes, there is a product sold at the fabric stores. I believe it's called waterproof sheeting. It's sort of rubbery on one side and similar to white flannel on the other side. It can be washed and dried, it doesn't crinkle like plastic, and it doesn't slide around.

Erin,

Not sure I can directly comment but thought these suggestions may help you:

1) Ripstop nylon may be sufficiently waterproof (I've never tested it!) and seems to be easily available 2) Large chemists / large baby stores sell waterproof sheets - you may well be able to pick one up second hand through the local Mums & toddlers group or similar.

3) I note you said potty training - I'm sure you know more about it than me as DD is just 2.25 years old, and yet to potty train, but here in the UK it's considered wise to do day time potty training first, following on with night time potty training when (a) the child has sussed day time potty training and (b) has stayed dry at night (in nappies) for a fortnight

4) One suggestion I've read here in the UK, is to make the child's bed as normal, then add a waterproof sheet on top of the bottom sheet, then add a standard sheet. That way if the child wets at night, you just strip off one sheet and the waterproof sheet, and voilà a bed ready to go without having to make it in the dark....

HTH

Sarah (planning on attempting potty training with DD in May......)

The fabric I have the most experience with is Procare, here at wazoodle, though there are others:

carry several fabrics that might be of use to you:

Emily

Serendipity. I was just wondering about this sort of stuff.