changing pad on dresser...

JessH85

At first I was not going to do a changing pad on our dresser figuring I'll use the floor or bed most of the time. That being said, I'm starting to think it might be nice at least for the first couple months, especially for middle of the night changes.

 I know that there are mats you can put under the changing pads to keep them from slipping but I've heard they can damage the dresser top. We bought pretty expensive furniture and I do not want to risk this. Does anyone have suggestions on what changing pad would be best and how to keep it from slipping without harming the furniture finish? TIA!

wewillservehim

We have a plain old change pad from Walmart and it comes with two small straps on the back that you just use small finishing nails to attach it to the back side of your dresser. Worked great for us.

pokey208

I got the cheapest pad from BRU, the only thing that scratched my dresser was the plastic clips on the safety straps - I didn't think to cut them off soon enough.  As long as you cut those you will be fine, the bottom (of mine anyway) was just the rubber non-slip.  Not sure how that could scratch anything.

My cats figured out they LOVED sleeping on the changing pad and they scratched it a little jumping up.  I started keeping the door shut at all times.  So if you have cats keep that in mind.

CrazyToast

We use nothing underneath it.  The plasticy fabric on the bottom kinda keeps it in place.  We honestly keep a hand on DD at all times. 

We LOVE our dresser changing pad.  Our dresser is the perfect height (higher than normal for a dresser) so our backs are never strained.  We use it 100% of the time when we are home.

cassoppea

We use this changer and absolutely love it.  You can just wipe down any mess so you never have to put a cover in the washer.  And it stays put on the dresser without slipping because the material is rubbery.  Our dresser is still ok underneath so I don't think it will do much damage.

 

sherpa

If you really want to protect the top of your dresser have a piece of glass cut for it. Bevel the edges and have rubber nubs put on the bottom so the glass won't slide. 

ycristina84

My friend used the anti slip padding that you put under rugs. She got it at Ikea for, like, five bucks and cut it to size. It is completely slip proof.

JessH85

Starbuck128:

I don't see how the pad itself could damage the wood, but I'm concerned about how much mine slips around on my dresser. Even once we nail the straps to the back of the dresser, I would like it to be more secure. I was thinking about buying some plastic from Joann's because it is pretty grippy, plus it's added protection for the dresser. I don't know exactly what it is called, but your fabric store should have a few rolls of clear plastic of varying thickness. That might be an option for you.

 

It isn't the changer I'm concerned about doing the damage, it is the anti-slip mats that people put under them that is known to damage the finish on the dresser. It sounds like the changers tend to stay put pretty well so maybe the rubber mat isn't needed after all.

Feb3

ycristina84:

My friend used the anti slip padding that you put under rugs. She got it at Ikea for, like, five bucks and cut it to size. It is completely slip proof.

 

This is what I used.  It's also sold as drawer liner at any Bed Bath & Beyond, CVS, etc.  You can use the same material under your car seat base to keep it from sliding around.

Here's an example.

EmilyP103

Feb3:

ycristina84:

My friend used the anti slip padding that you put under rugs. She got it at Ikea for, like, five bucks and cut it to size. It is completely slip proof.

 

This is what I used.  It's also sold as drawer liner at any Bed Bath & Beyond, CVS, etc.  You can use the same material under your car seat base to keep it from sliding around.

Here's an example.

This is exactly what I was going to suggest.  If it doesn't damage hardwood flooring with adult's weight on top, I don't think it will damage a dresser with a baby's weight!

CarlaAndJames

We didn't put anything under ours and we haven't had a problem. Without her on it, you can slide it around pretty easily, but with a baby laying on top it's not going anywhere (even now with my squirmy worm!) You're never supposed to leave them unattended up there anyway, so with you holding the baby in place, it shouldn't be an issue.

(Also, since you seemed on the fence about getting one, I was too. We pretty much change every single diaper on that thing though. It's a perfect height, all our diapers and everything are in one location instead of all over the house. I'm really glad we have it)

JessH85

CarlaAndJames:

We didn't put anything under ours and we haven't had a problem. Without her on it, you can slide it around pretty easily, but with a baby laying on top it's not going anywhere (even now with my squirmy worm!) You're never supposed to leave them unattended up there anyway, so with you holding the baby in place, it shouldn't be an issue.

(Also, since you seemed on the fence about getting one, I was too. We pretty much change every single diaper on that thing though. It's a perfect height, all our diapers and everything are in one location instead of all over the house. I'm really glad we have it)

 Thanks! I think I'm definitely going with one now.