Customer Reviews

Carters Keep Me Dry Flannel Bassinet Pad, Ecru

5 star:		(38)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

This pad is perfect. I was looking for something to cover the changing area of a pack and play, and this pad works great--it is just a touch larger than the changing area. I also have a traditional bassinet that we use for the first few months--the pad fits nicely in that as well. I've always been a fan of using lap pads in changing areas so that if the baby has an accident during a diaper change, you don't have to change the whole cover, just the lap pad. I didn't know these larger ones existed, but I'm so happy I found them. Now I can catch spit up and diaper leaks/accidents in the bassinet and diaper changing areas. In response to the other reviewer, it is 18x27.

I use this pad as a place to change my infant's diaper -- either as a cover for his changing table cushion, or as a stand alone on the bed/sofa/floor. I have several other changing pad covers and this one is by far my favorite because it is soft (not vinyl or plastic coated like others, which does not seem nice against my baby's skin), and waterproof enough that we have not experienced any leaks through to the other side when my baby pees during a diaper change. Furthermore, because it is somewhat heavyweight, it stays flat and is hard for my baby's roving hands to grip and pull on during a diaper change, which he does with some other lighter weight changing pad covers. Further, it has a smoother texture, unlike some more fuzzy ones that I got from a different company, and as a result seems to stay cleaner looking. Although not recommended in the washing instructions, I put it in the washing machine (hot water) and dryer, and it's holding up great (5 months of heavy use). It did shrink a bit in the dryer, though I didn't mind since it is still big enough for diaper changes. I am buying another one.

I put this under the fitted sheet for the Graco Travel Lite Crib and it works like a charm. Keeps the pad underneath clean. I also put these on the floor after a bath, when I'm putting on lotion and dressing the baby. These are just so handy and keep anything underneath completely dry. Wash very well. I've washed these many, many times in my HE front load washer and dryer and they hold up great.

At first, my wife and I went through hundreds of disposable pads (aka chucks) on our changing table, but since we were washing diapers, wanted to find a 'greener' alternative for the changing table.

These flannel pad are oddly fantastic in that even without a nylon backing, they do not leak through - urine or runny solids (unless you leave them for hours). I suspect this is due to a very tight weave. Please note that the tight weave also keeps urine from be absorbed immediately, so I am not so certain of using them as lap pads and two times I did such, I found myself also washing my own garments.

We have found that 10 of them seem to serve us very well.

Regards.

John

I use this as a changing mat in my bedroom where there isn't a changing table set up and it works perfectly for that purpose. I don't have to worry about anything getting on my mattress when I am changing my baby. I have washed it many times and it has held up very well. For the price, I would say it is a must have. Very convenient item.

I am very disappointed that after the first wash, it did not hold well at all. It looked and felt very worn out as if it went through years of use.

I found this product while looking for a cover for my bassinet mattress, but I use it on my changing table and I loved it so much I bought three more. My infant son has a tendency to go to the bathroom while in the middle of a diaper change. The problem is that on top of the mess that makes, you still have to diaper the baby. I use these pads on top of my regular changing pad cover. That way, if he makes a mess, I can fold the pad over (and it doesn't go through the pad) and I can finish the diaper change without my son laying in the result of his mess, and then when the diaper change is over, I remove the pad and launder it with the rest of the diaper laundry.

I ordered both this size and the lap size at the same time...I have only used this size. It works great in the diaper bag for trips to the store when you want all of your baby laying on something you know is clean when you change her. I have also layed it on a floor and on a table to change her when no diaper changing station was provided. Both places it was great to have the full sized pad for her. It has held up for 4 months worth of washing so far. I think it is a must for every diaper bag.

I totally love these pads! They are soft fabric-like on one side, which means my baby's skin doesn't touch anything that feels like cold plastic. I wash and dry them on highest temperature setting and they come out of the machine just fine (unlike some other pads that I own). My only wish is that they would also come in bigger size - these are fairly small.

It's my fault for not checking the dimensions before purchasing it, but this pad is too small for the bassinet of Graco's Pack n'Play. The reason I deducted a star was that after I washed it, the material looked like it defuzzed on the surface. Since I had already washed it and couldn't return it, I decided to use it as a pad for the changer that's attached to the pack n play. It fit perfectly and worked out since the changer would have been too cold against my baby's skin otherwise.