XP: Bellini changing "table"

golfingdarwinfish

Any STMs purchase Bellini furniture for their LO?  We decided on crib & furniture today (and apparently have to order it by the end of the month to get it for October!), and I'm torn on whether or not to buy the changing table.  I think the design is a bit novel, but not sure if we really need it... Thoughts appreciated!

For some reason my embed isn't working, but the changing "table" can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ7WNkwv76o.

ETA: here is a pic

Emerald27

Once DS stopped pooping every hour or two and needed less frequent diaper changes, we mostly changed his diaper on the bed. The changing table made for a great place to keep diapers, wipes, ointment, and other related items, though, so it was worth it for us just to keep everything in one place.

Some people don't even bother with a changing table, though, and just get one of the changing table pads to put on top of a dresser.

golfingdarwinfish

Emerald27 said:

Once DS stopped pooping every hour or two and needed less frequent diaper changes, we mostly changed his diaper on the bed. The changing table made for a great place to keep diapers, wipes, ointment, and other related items, though, so it was worth it for us just to keep everything in one place. Some people don't even bother with a changing table, though, and just get one of the changing table pads to put on top of a dresser.

This one attaches to any dresser in the back but can be removed when it's no longer necessary.  I'm just wondering if it's an unnecessary expense since, like you mentioned, diaper changes don't always occur on the table as much after a certain point.  Because of its novel design I'm not sure it would really even be handy for storing items.... 

megsandjohn

We just use a changing pad on a low dresser and once baby gets really active it's easier to just change them in the bed or the floor.

JJsMum

Like PPs mentioned, we do the pad on the dresser.  With DS#1 I had the dedicated change table and hated it.  We quickly stopped using it and just changed him on the bed we had in his room at the time.  Once we moved into our house we quickly adopted the change pad on the dresser.  It also gave us more room to keep the diapers and wipes closer, rather than having them on the shelf under the table.  Yes, diaper changes still tend to happen wherever it's convenient (often on the family room floor), but the change pad still gets used with both boys.

Emerald27

VCGolfNYC said:

Emerald27 said:

Once DS stopped pooping every hour or two and needed less frequent diaper changes, we mostly changed his diaper on the bed. The changing table made for a great place to keep diapers, wipes, ointment, and other related items, though, so it was worth it for us just to keep everything in one place.

Some people don't even bother with a changing table, though, and just get one of the changing table pads to put on top of a dresser.

This one attaches to any dresser in the back but can be removed when it's no longer necessary.  I'm just wondering if it's an unnecessary expense since, like you mentioned, diaper changes don't always occur on the table as much after a certain point.  Because of its novel design I'm not sure it would really even be handy for storing items.... 


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I didn't watch the video because I'm laying in bed with a sleeping DS, so I didn't realize that was the sort of changer you're looking at. I've seen those. IMO, if it doesn't provide storage and is a significant added expense, I might just not bother.

The nice thing about just setting a changing pad on the dresser is that you can pick it up and set it on the floor, or lean it against the dresser when it's not in use. If that's something that appeals, I might go with that option.



And if you did just set a changing pad atop the dresser, you could use one side of the top drawer to hold the diapers, wipes, etc., for quick access during changings.

vrj0522

We used a changing table until DS reached the 25 lb limit, which was at about 18 months. We loved using it and for me it was easier than anything else. 

persephonerose

Once DS1 started to crawl we had to stop using the changing table. So around 6 months. He just would not stay still and it was easier to do it on the floor or bed.  

That changing table looks interesting, but I would wonder how much actual use you would get out of it.   Do you know how long it would take to just get the changing table piece in? If you decided after baby came you needed/wanted it would it take months to get?

BreandMikewedding

We put a changing pad on top of ds low dresser and still use that quite a bit. We also got a changing table for downstairs which was very convenient when ds was younger. He has outgrown it now and we do changes on the floor but still keep diapers and wipes on it. We also change him on the bed or the floor or really anywhere he will stay still for 5 seconds for us to change him. IMO I wouldn't spend too much on a changing table of any kind because they grow out of them very quickly and it isn't always convenient.

meggiev123

I love the design, but like PPs we just used a changing pad on the dresser and after a few months only used that once or twice a day for poopy diapers. 

angeltennis3

I wouldn't consider that a necessity. I would also be worried that the bottom of that changing table would scratch the top of your dresser, so when you are ready to remove it you would see the blemishes.

We are also on the team of just putting a changing pad on top of the dresser.

ladybug0088

I'm not a changing table fan. I've never used one in 16+ years of babysitting. Once the baby starts to get wiggly and tries to turn over in the middle of a change, crawl away, etc. it just becomes a hassle. I always just used a changing pad and changed them on the floor. I figure it's one way to save some $$$ for something else we really like.

golfingdarwinfish

I agree with everyone and am siding towards not purchasing it. I would rather put the $200 or so dollars towards something else. My feeling is that DH is enamoured with it because he hasn't seen anything like it before.

hippohat

I just did a pad on top of the dresser, but I always changed her diapers up there, until she was Using the potty. I liked having all my supplies within reach, I hated changing her on the floor or elsewhere.

JessAnnJ

We use a pad on top of the dresser. When DD was a newborn we set up a temporary changing station downstairs with a travel changing pad, but other than that we always use the changing pad on her dresser. We still use it and she is 17 months. I definitely would not pay $200 for that. Partially due to cost and partially because I prefer a contoured changing pad.

Raesofsunshine1

Im late to this conversation but my main problem with it would be that Im short! Im 5'2"ish and the raised extra couple of inches would make it uncomfortable for me.

Im crazy maybe but I love my changing table. Mine has an open shelf right under the changing pad where I keep 3 baskets. It makes it easy for changes and supply storage. Then it has 3 dresser drawers under that. DD is getting too long for it so I mostly change her on the floor or her toddler bed.

Oh and another nice thing about a changing pad vs. changing on the bed or floor is that especially in the early months, they can pee everywhere-even my DD. This way, just throw the cover in the wash instead of scrubbing the carpet or washing big blankets.

PC0909

DS is almost 1 and we still using the changing table... especially since we have a dog 

TheOtherJacobsons

No input on your table question, but about youtube videos, I have only been able to post them using mobile. Just drop the URL in for the youtube link only and it'll embed. Using HTML doesn't work.

slsl509

I don't see the point of that changing table. We still use and like our changing table but we also have a set up with baskets containing all the stuff we need on a regular basis. A pad on a dresser would serve the same purpose but I do feel like the table is a little more secure than just a pad, esp if you have a really squirmy kiddo.