Changing Pad a little bigger than Dresser surface??

just_peachy

Ok, so I found a cute vintage dresser I like, has drawers and a hanging spot.

Only problem is, it's about an inch shorter than the changing pad.

It's only $50 and I hate passing it up - would you?

dairygirl19

My table is a little shorter than the changing pad too. I changed my nephew on it the other day for practice and had no issue with it, so we're leaving it.

That said, just make sure it's secured tightly to the dresser, so it stays in place.

just_peachy

gotcha! thank you. by the time he is squirmy enough, I'll change him on the bed ANYWAY.

dairygirl19

Yeah..I can't imagine using ours all that often either. The bathroom counter with a towel, the bed with a towel all seem to be my hot spots for changing other people's kids so it's a practice I'll probably continue.

That's why I'm not too worked up about having a "real" changing table.

Shananah

Can you switch out the changing pad for a shorter size?   We were able to find one that fit the specs of our dresser perfectly.

cadeandheather

They make compact changing pads. I got a standard one yesterday at my shower, and while it fits on the dresser, I just feel it takes up too much room. I probably won't change her a whole lot on there anyways, so I may go back for the compact or may do without - haven't decided yet.?

snsgurl728

Our original changing pad was a bit bigger than our changing table so I went on amazon and found one that literally fits perfectly.

HTH

just_peachy

it looks like a standard width wise is 16 inches.  if only i could find a 14 inch one....

DarrenandHana

We had the same issue with a vintage bassinet and my MIL simply took the stitching out of the long end of the bassinet pad (even though it was a little plastic-y), cut about an inch off the end, then stitched it right back up.  It might be a little more difficult to do with a changing pad because of the curved sides, but I bet it could be done.  Then just put a cover on it and no one will ever know!