Question about using the top of dresser as changing table

kimmie321

Did you attach the changing pad to the dresser? Or were the no skid pads on the bottom, good enough? Thanks ladies. You are the best!

berty12777

I don't even think mine has non-skid pads on the bottom and we didn't attach it either.  It works just fine!

Be careful, though.  I think I've heard about people having the tops of their dressers ruined by changing pads.  We just have a cheap IKEA dresser and haven't seen any damage from our pad yet. GL!

jnealet

We attached the changing pad to the "dresser" we use.  It's not really a dresser but a side table/tv stand.  And haven't had any problems with it - but I have to admit, I can't remember the last time, if ever, we changed her diaper on it. 

ourlittlebean

we attached ours to the back of the dresser with the little tab "anchors" that are on the pad.  i can't imagine how guilty i would feel if it fell off b/c i didn't attach it.

and for the record - we use ours every time we change our LO.  even 11.5mos later. 

kimmie321

berty12777:

I don't even think mine has non-skid pads on the bottom and we didn't attach it either.  It works just fine!

Be careful, though.  I think I've heard about people having the tops of their dressers ruined by changing pads.  We just have a cheap IKEA dresser and haven't seen any damage from our pad yet. GL!

Yeah, I am a little concerned about it damaging the top. I am trying to brainstorm some ideas.

ocean71506

We covered our dresser with a water proof pad to protect it.  It covers the whole top so I dont have to worry about any damage.

ncsubride

Dh did attach ours to the back of the dresser so you can't see it and when we don't need it anymore you can't tell.

books4brooke

I think we used the changing pad twice.  I tried to sell it at our garage sale because I don't expect to use it with the next kid either.

Daisy22

I wasn't planning on attaching it b/c it fits pretty snug in the section it goes in. But dh is very safety these days and had to attach it.

cherryblossom25

We fully intended to attach ours but never actually did it I always have a hand on her when she's on it though, I wouldn't turn away for a second even if it was attached. We use it all the time.

JessMike07

Hey Kimmie!! We attached it to the dresser AND I added non-skid (rug) pads to the bottom which worked the best. Ours even had the non-skid pads but did nothing! HTH!