H E L P ! (St.Dormier & Aloe Alexis)

[phoenix]

Hi NHN8IVE,

Their website states that the standard 16" pocket fits mattresses up to 12" thick & the optional 24" pocket will fit up to 20" thick.Since the Aloe Alexis is a 14" mattress, I am concerned that the recommended protector’s 24" pocket size will leave alot of bunched up material on the side skirts

2" of tuck is normally fine especially with an elastic edge all around the protector but I thought I would find out right from the horses mouth so I called St Genieve and asked them what they thought. She said that the 16" would likely be fine especially with a fitted sheet over it and the bit of stretch that the protector has and she didn’t see any problem with it staying in place. She said that the 24" would also be fine and that you could just tuck any excess material in between the mattress and the base. when I asked her what she would choose with a 14" mattress she said probably the 16".

Also, do people normally add a cotton fitted sheet over this type of protector as well?

Most people would use a fitted sheet over a protector yes but the fabric would be their preference so not all people would choose cotton (although good quality cotton sheets can certainly be a good choice).

Would it make sense to lay a wool blanket or something else over the slats to protect the bottom of the mattress? Or would this impede ventilation?

The wool blanket wouldn’t impede ventilation but whether to add it or not would be a “best judgement” call based on the condition and finish of the wood. If there were sharp edges or missing knots in the slats or a chance of the wood splintering then it may be a good idea to prevent the mattress from catching and it certainly wouldn’t do any harm.

Phoenix