I co-sleep with my toddler who was recently potty trained and needed a mattress pad to protect the bed in case she has accidents. I wanted a wool mattress pad and went with this product because it has wool pile and cotton backing that looked much thicker than the regular wool pad and it cost less. I've been using it for about 2 weeks and so far it is working great. It took about 2 weeks to arrive because I believe they make it when the order gets placed. The wool pile feels rough against the skin, but if you put it on your mattress and then cover it with a fitted sheet, your bed will feel extra comfy. We haven't had any accidents so I don't know how absorbent it will be, but I do feel better knowing that I have some protection underneath! I will update if and when there have been accidents.