Lil Helper Organic Mattress Protector

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I am going to tell you a story. This is not a story of triumph. I can share this now because, thankfully, I don’t wet my bed anymore. I have maintained an unblemished track record for the last 20 years and counting. For the record, I am 29 years old. I was 8- the oldest kid in my extended family. All the other kids looked up to me. I could do no wrong in their eyes. Our entire family, consisting of 5 uncles and their respective families had gone to a beach resort for the weekend to Daman, a coastal town not too far from Mumbai, India. The place where we lived was a resort in the same capacity as going to Afghanistan can be called a vacation. All eight kids were sleeping in a dorm like room, splattered on paper-thin mattresses set on the floor. I was sleeping next to my cousin Bob. No child in India is ever named Bob- the mental torture in school would be unbearable. I call him Bob in this story to cloak his identity. His real name is - never mind- its not Bob. So Bob was 6. He looked up to me. When we played wrestling, he would let me be Hulk Hogan. He asked me for life advice. I was everything he ever wanted to be. I was his hero. FYI, Bob is the real hero of this story. And that fateful night as we slept on those uncomfortable mattresses, I wet my bed. The dream was so real. If you had seen my dream, I am sure you would have peed too. I woke up as soon as I felt that uncomfortable warm-wet feeling. My options were limited. Stay and let the revealing yellow patch on the bleached cotton sheet tell a tale of shame to all my younger cousins. But those kids would have lost a hero. Who would serve as an example for my aunts when they had to discipline their brood? I was perfect. I could not be seen as a bed wetter. Then I saw Bob’s drooling face. I did what I had to do. It would all make sense if you saw the climax of the Dark Knight. In this case, Bob was Bat Man without his explicit consent. He took a blow/leak for the larger good. Bob was only 6, he was allowed to wet his bed. That’s what I told him when he woke up on my defiled mattress next morning. I assured him that ‘the accident’ was our secret. We took care of the dirty bed sheet better than the Mafioso henchmen dispose off bodies. The camaraderie I felt with Bob could only be matched if we fought a war together. Bob could have been spared a lot of anguish and years of therapy had my parents had the good sense to just spread something like a Lil Helper Organic Bamboo Mattress Protector on my bedding. Bamboo Top Layer: The top layer is quilted with organic bamboo/organic cotton (70/30) on both sides and in between is our specialty fabric that provides cushioning in addition to absorption. Waterproof Bottom Layer: The bottom layer of the diaper change mat is lined with a medical grade waterproof material. Now you can lay your baby down for a nap on your single girlfriend’s prized mattress without any worries. Baby Stays Dry: This thirsty combination of naturally wicking material will absorb a torrent of liquid and will still keep the surface feeling dry. Family Heirloom In The Making: The waterproof barrier is guaranteed to outlast 200 commercial launderings. Your rugged jeans will tear into rags after just 150 washes. Safe For Baby & Environment: The top layer is made from pesticide and bleach free organic bamboo/cotton. The waterproof barrier is phthalate, BPA and lead and heavy metal free. The waterproof barrier is alsom manufactured in Canada. No other waterproof material comes close to meeting such high standards of manufacturing. Sized Perfectly: The mat is sized at a convenient 34’’ x 36’’ (86 cm. x 91 cm.). The mattress protector is large enough to be used on a toddler's bed. It is small enough to be tucked cosily in a crib. One Mat, Multiple Uses: You can use this mat as a play mat when going to the park or visiting a friend's place. It also serves as a portable sleeping area when going on trips or visiting relatives. Using our crib pad ensures that your child doesn't leave a yellow trail on Granny's tempurpedic mattress. Pre-Washed; No Shrink: We pre-washed the organic bamboo to get rid of any shrinkage before sewing it with the waterproof barrier. And YES! It can go into the dryer: This protector doesn't mind the dryer. You can put it into your dryer at regular heat and it (including the waterproof barrier) will be tickety-boo. Made in Canada: Lil Helper’s Mattress Protector for cribs is made and manufactured in Canada. Its Made in Toronto, if you want to be really specific. All materials, including the organic bamboo and the waterproof barrier, are manufactured right here in Canada. Awesome Gift Idea: No matter the sex of the child or whether your friend decides to use disposable or cloth diapers- one thing is for sure- she will most likely change her baby’s diaper every couple of hours. Hey, she might even take the baby out once in a while. Your friend will love this as a baby shower gift. Or a birthday gift. Or if you hate her sense of style and want to give her an elegantly designed, classic piece that does not scream Disney characters.