This topic is about using a Kylie bed pad to manage night-time ostomy leaks. A Kylie bed pad is a reusable, machine-washable pad with a soft fabric surface and a waterproof backing. By placing it across your sleeping area, it helps contain any leaks from your ostomy pouch, protecting your sheets and mattress. Here are some helpful tips and insights:

1. These pads are known by different names in various countries, such as "Chux pads," "blue absorbent pads," or "liner sheets."

2. You can source these pads in several ways:
- Hospitals or nurses often provide extra supplies like blue absorbent pads, gauze, and tape when you are discharged. It’s worth asking for some.
- You can also purchase disposable or reusable pads from medical-supply stores, pharmacies, big-box retailers, or online.

3. Positioning the pad:
- Some people tape disposable pads directly to the bare mattress and then cover them with a fitted sheet. This keeps the protection discreet and wrinkle-free.
- Reusable pads can be placed on top of the fitted sheet for quick changes during the night, as suggested by the original poster.

4. For extra mattress protection, consider using fitted waterproof mattress covers. These are often labeled as "pee-proof," "waterproof," or "pet-proof" covers and provide an additional layer of defense.

5. Proactively managing leaks:
- Understand the typical wear-time of your appliance, which might be between 2 to 5 days, and plan to change it before reaching that point.
- Monitor your diet and meal timing to minimize high-output periods during the night.
- Consider emptying your pouch once during the night, perhaps around 4 a.m., to reduce pressure and the risk of a blowout.
- Wearing a cotton T-shirt can serve as a light barrier between your appliance and the bedding.

These strategies can help you sleep more comfortably and confidently, knowing that you have measures in place to handle any potential leaks.