What is the purpose of "lap pads?"

ryansbride05

I saw these at BRU today and they seem like they're too small to be much help (I'm guessing about 12x12 or so).  Am I missing something here? 

This is what freaks me out - all the stuff I don't know how to use!  We need a Nestie master list for registries and supplies!

ali-1411

I think the lap pads are completely useless.  Instead I bought two packages of the cloth diapers, I think they work much better.

brideonjuly8

I use them all the time!  I put them down on the changing station of the PNP because it's rough plastic on the bottom and it's cold when I put DS on it.  It also soaks up pee, which you will have a lot of with boys.  you can also put them on the regular changing pad to keep that one from getting wet or dirty.  I have used them a lot, but mostly on the PNP changing station.

kiarox2002

I've heard of putting them in the crib so you have to change the sheets less often, but I'm not sure if it's a SIDS risk or not...

 

jml5q

I use them all the time too! i put them on the changing pad. DD has peed on them so many times and i don't have to change the changing pad cover because the lap pad soaks it all up. i only bought like 5 or 6 and already want more. And I thought only boys peed when they felt the cold air!

TXAggieBride06

We also use them on top of the changing pad cover and love them!

lrb

Kind of funny, but I kept one in my car in case my water broke! ?I never took it out after pg #1 and it was there all through pg #2. ?I use them on the changing pad as well.

Nessia

Same as others. I used them when he was younger on the changing pad so I wouldn't have to change the cover every time he made a mess while I was changing him. He's wasn't much of a sprayer at changing time but his dirty diapers would get everywhere for a while.

A&R2006

I only use them when we're traveling (over pack & play or other surface when changing diapers).

For over the diaper changing cover at home, I prefer these made by Boppy:

https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3245199

I thought they fit the changing table better and also don't pill up like the lap pads when washed.  We washed them all the time without any problems.