One of my favorite baby mattress pads is the quilted crib mattress pad by Continental.
Here are some reasons why I like this product:
It's thin, but still soft and absorbs liquids extremely well
It's reversible with the waterproof layer located on the inside (this also eliminates noise)
Because it's quilted I am convinced that it is more comfortable for our babies
Very durable, since it can be washed many times and won't show any wear
Maintains shape quite well and fits snuggly
Fitted sheets fit well over it because it's not super puffy like other mattress pads
Inexpensive
It actually can absorb 7 times its weight in liquids, and being that it weighs 2 pounds, that's 14 pounds of liquid. The Continental 100% Waterproof Quilted Crib Mattress Pad fits standard crib and toddler beds and measures 28" x 52". This 2 in 1 reversible pad is both quilted and waterproof. It is fitted, machine washable, and made of fleecy soft material on both sides. However, the most important feature is that it protects crib mattresses from leaks very well. We all know how important that is!
We often do our shopping on Amazon. We really like the reviews they post from people who have purchased these products. Here are a few of the reviews on Amazon.com.
“I like the pad so far. Has worked well after washing and some accidents in the bed (protected the mattress good). I wish it would lay more flat on the mattress, though I'm using it with the Clouds & Stars QuickZip sheets, so that might be the problem. These flat crib pads are the best to use with those kind of sheets (not the fitted mattress pad).”
“Nice and thick pad with a soft texture. The pad is great for layering in between bed sheets. I always put 3 layers, pad & sheet, for quick changing during the night or when in a rush. The pads are soft enough to use without a sheet if needed. They are the perfect size.”
“I was looking specifically for a mattress pad that was flat/didn't wrap around corners in order to avoid having to wrestle with getting it on/off the crib mattress. I've had one for almost three years now and it still works great, and just purchased another for my second child. I do air dry it, which has probably helped extend its life/effectiveness.”
“As other reviewers have said, this is not a "fitted" mattress pad. It is a flat sheet style that will cover the top of the mattress, but not wrap around the sides.”
“I use the quickzip sheet set and i wanted a mattress pad that i could take off without removing the fitted portion of the sheet set. This is perfect! It covers the entire mattress and so far has held up well in the wash although i do air dry it which takes a full day (i have a back up pad that i put down to last the rest of the night).”
“My daughter received this for my grand daughter's crib and she was very pleased. She said it was very good quality and would fit the whole crib. She liked the fact it was reversible.”
“I love that this waterproof pad is "fuzzy" on both sides, and it seems very well made. I have only washed it once so far, but I love that it is flat and exactly the length and width of a crib mattress. I have a traditional wrap around waterproof mattress pad, a crib sheet, this flat pad, and another crib sheet layered so that I don't have to do a total sheet change each time the babies have an accident.”
I hope you find the right quilted crib mattress pad for your baby.