Tried and Tested: Brolly Sheets
Brolly Sheets are a practical and good looking alternative to the hideous waterproof mattress protectors of old.
They are made with an upper layer of 100 per cent cotton, contain a middle absorbent layer and are backed with a non PVC breathable and waterproof backing. They are machine washable and can be tumble dried.
Brolly Sheets was launched in 2006 by mother Diane Hurford. She was looking for a solution to making the night time wet bed change easier. Instead of finding one, she created her own fantastic product naming it the Brolly Sheet.
The product does make night time bed changes easier. Instead of a sheet being placed directly over the mattress, the Brolly Sheet is placed over the top of the bed sheet. Children can comfortably sleep on the sheet and if they have an accident, parents need only take off the Brolly Sheet rather than stripping down most of the bedding. As well as being available in five colours, they also come in different bed sizes.
Chopsy Baby editor Jen Smith, tested out the Brolly Sheet with her two-year-old son Sidney.
Jen says: “Although my toddler has just come out of nappies, he is not always dry through the night or during longer daytime naps. I feel it is important for children to start realising they need the toilet at night and ditching the nappies. It is vital during this stage to protect the mattress otherwise it will end up smelling like a gent’s urinal.
“For two months, I tested out the Brolly Sheets. I find them brilliant for use on the sofa when he takes a daytime nap as the single sheet covers the area he sleeps in. The only issue I found with night time is that like many modern waterproof mattress protectors, the sheet does not cover the entire bed area. For children who rock ‘n’ roll around the bed in their sleep, it can be a guessing game about which end of the bed to cover. Despite this, the Brolly Sheet did not let me down once. This is a top parenting product which has become a must-have in my household.”
Why Chopsy Baby loves the Brolly Sheet:
This sheet is really well made, it really is a quality item.
It works perfectly.
It can be used around the house to protect furniture during daytime naps.
It washes and dries quickly and easily.
It doesn’t rustle or cause any noise to disturb the sleeper.
It is PVC free.
Ideal for:
Toddlers coming out of nappies.
For mums-to-be to protect the mattress from waters breaking.
For breastfeeding mothers to lie on during the night to stop milk leaking into the mattress.
The absorbent layer will hold up to 2 litres of water making it usable for older children and adults with continence problems.
From £29.95