My pad has shrunken into itself. How do I get it to spread out again?
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I'm not sure what could be done. I only have this one for a few weeks. So far so good, but it's way too small for my dog. I had 3 similar pads from a different company. They only lasted for about a year and a half. Shrunk and dried up inside. Nothing I could do with them, so went to the trash.
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Im not sure I am the best one to answer: I have not used this every day. But I have sometimes rinsed it in hot water or washed off the pad with soap and water. I have not replaced it at all. It is doiing fine for me. If worried, I might clean it with a stronger detergent or maybe rinse with alcohol or something. I guess if it got too grungy I would replace it, but that has not happened so far. As I say, I may not be the best person to answer this question. In any case I am happy with it.
1430899
The changing pad is not enough. I would recommend getting a separate one that you can also buy covers for.
2200728
You need to follow the directions and put it in a warm dryer before use. That will fluff it up.
2139560
The pad is whip stitched on the edges. I'm not sure what would happen if you cut that off unless you have a machine to re-stitch the edges.
694530
That happens on occassion and usually I just need to move the pad to a slightly different spot or I don't have enough water on the pad.
2213781
The pad is not 1 inch thick. I like a firm bed and this has not "hurt" the firmness for me. You could get one, put it on the bed, lay on it and see. If you aren't happy - send it back.
559172
The pad is fabric like a faux suede. It would have to be cleaned like any othe fabric.
101568
Somewhere I saw you were supposed to roll the original pad off. Not rip. so, remove, carefully.
541507
Try putting a felt pad in that spot I had the same trouble and it worked for me.
748179
The pad is pretty soft... at first. Its pretty thin, and quickly flattens out and becomes hard if you have baby sleeping on it every night. Due to the odd shape, there aren't really any mattresses you can buy, and last I checked, Fisher Price didn't sell replacement pads. There is no sheet, and I haven't seen any in this size or shape. Eventually, I cut a small slit in the bottom of the pad and inserted a blanket to pad it. Also, the pad is not machine washable. If baby pees through or spits up on the pad, you have to hand wash and air dry. And then hope in dries before nap time. Because, no replacements. The pad is pretty soft... at first. Its pretty thin, and quickly flattens out and becomes hard if you have baby sleeping on it every night. Due to the odd shape, there aren't really any mattresses you can buy, and last I checked, Fisher Price didn't sell replacement pads. There is no sheet, and I haven't seen any in this size or shape. Eventually, I cut a small slit in the bottom of the pad and inserted a blanket to pad it. Also, the pad is not machine washable. If baby pees through or spits up on the pad, you have to hand wash and air dry. And then hope in dries before nap time. Because,... » Read More The pad is pretty soft... at first. Its pretty thin, and quickly flattens out and becomes hard if you have baby sleeping on it every night. Due to the odd shape, there aren't really any mattresses you can buy, and last I checked, Fisher Price didn't sell replacement pads. There is no sheet, and I haven't seen any in this size or shape. Eventually, I cut a small slit in the bottom of the pad and inserted a blanket to pad it. Also, the pad is not machine washable. If baby pees through or spits up on the pad, you have to hand wash and air dry. And then hope in dries before nap time. Because, no replacements. « Show Less
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My bed had the same problem, and the mattress pad has helped considerably. It won't make your mattress like new, but it will give you a lot more padding and buy you some time before you have to replace your mattress.
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Use a screwdriver or butter knife to pry up one side. Turn the pad over, it may be as good as new on the other side.
1636211
I have not yet used this applicatior, but I think the pad can be cleaned by washing it with soap and water.
688353
I actually didn't think this pad is too large. It is about the size of a 14-15" laptop. The edges are rough already so cutting it should not be the issue, but what you use to cut it might be the issue as I cannot see scissors doing the job.
2152664
It's just the one pad. In the picture it's folded over several times. I have three total and switch them out every day or so.
919627
Yes, I went out and bought a mattress foam and cut it to the size of the pad it had. The pad itself is pretty firm.