Do I need a waterproof mattress cover for baby's mattress?

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I'm compiling a list of essentials that I need to get before the baby gets here. I'm 20 weeks so I got a little bit left. I was wondering if I need to put a waterproof mattress cover over his mattress. I'm a FTM and don't have much experience with babies.

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Absolutely get a waterproof cover!! As a mother of  4 (soon to be 5) this has been a must have for me. Babies wet through their nappies (uk mummy here!) they are sick and you don't want it going into the mattress!! They are cheap, easy to wash just like a sheet and you'll be so glad you got it when you are cleaning up a mess in the middle of the night that hasn't stained your mattress as a result. 😷😁

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Another question! Should I get a small thing of formula just in case breastfeeding comes difficult or slow? I plan to exclusively breastfeed but I've heard that sometimes it just doesn't happen.

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I got waterproof mattress so I won't be getting a pad.

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Unless your getting one you can fit in your washing machine or is plastic, then yes get a cover. It can help a lot! My son wet through numerous times, puke all over himself and his mattress, and would spit up so often that I'd lay down an extra burp cloth under his head to try to make me less having to change his sheets. My daughter has also had a few leaks and it's easier with a plastic mattress that you can easily wash and sanitize.

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Mattress pad cover is a must! Makes clean up super easy, even if you have the waterproof mattress. I actually have two for each of my diaper wearing kids-so I don't need to rush to do the laundary if there's a blow out. Formula you don't need to buy. Go online and sign up for the enfamil, Gerber and similac reward programs and they'll send you a ton of samples and coupons. Also if you tell the hospital you would like to possibly supplement, they will send you home with more formula. Save the money for the mattress pad cover!😀

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The hospital gave me some formula as well as the doctors office and samples I had received in the mail I did not use much of it I would honestly wait on the formula

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If you have a waterproof mattress then you don't need the cover.

Do I need a waterproof mattress cover for baby's mattress?

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