They give my 13 year-old senior some added traction in rising from his naps, and they provide cushioning for his &quot;achy bones&quot;. Should he have an &quot;accident&quot;, they are easy to swap out with a clean one, and they wash up so quickly. Jamie is always ready to resume his naps instantly after the clean-up. They must also be a bit cooler, for he hasn't gone to sleep in either of his beds since getting this pads with the onset of summer weather.