I have a niece that is highly allergic to latex. She almost died after a C-section and a Foley catheter was placed. Now she even has to avoid any place that has latex balloons or other latex products in the same area she is in. Even the smell of latex has her eyes watering and her throat feels like it wants to swell up and close. I know most people won't react like this but please be careful if you are even the slightest bit sensitive to latex. If your lips ever tingled when you blew up a balloon or maybe your lips swelled up a little. Rashes and itching are other symptoms to be aware of also. So just placing a bed cover and a sheet might not be enough if you are allergic. And you can develop an allergy with increased exposure. Don't mean to scare anyone just want everyone to be aware and stay safe.