we aren't using a changing table--instead, we're using a regular dresser. my changing pad came with hardware to snap the pad to a dresser. i really don't want to snap it to the dresser, but was wondering if that was a real safety hazard?
anyone else in the same boat?
Re: did you strap your changing pad down?
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This. The bottom is super sticky, anyway.
If I strapped mine down, then I wouldn't be able to use the mirror on the dresser - it would have to be mounted UP and OFF of the dresser. I felt it was more important for the mirror to sit on the dresser for support and get mounted than to strap the changing pad down. I know I won't be using the changing pad much (probably just at night), and I will not leave the baby alone on top of the dresser. If it doesn't seem like it is working or is dangerous, then I will have to reconsider....
A couple things...my changing pad has the grippy stuff, but be careful - it may damage the surface of your dresser. Also, if you put a cover over the changing pad, it takes away the grippy-ness, and it could be slippery.
Just a couple things to consider....
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Ditto. We decided against strapping it down after taking an Infant CPR class. Our instructor said not to strap it down, particularly if the changing table/dresser is the only hard surface in the nursery, so that (God forbid) you have to do CPR on the baby, you can throw the changing pad off and do the CPR on the hard surface. (CPR should not be done on anything cushioned).
i never did the first time but DH had his power tools handy this go 'round and we did.
Never had a problem last time tough. You can alternatively buy one of those gripper pads to place it on -
it looks like this but they sell it at Bed Bath Beyond or Target:
https://www.ivyleaguesales.com/EZ Grip - 4pk Grip Pad 2.jpg
We are strapping ours down...just as an added safety measure. We have a mirror that needs to be attached to the dresser, but we won't put that up until the LO is no longer being changed on the dresser.
In the meantime, we're putting floating shelves above the dresser, then when we take them down, the mirror will hide the holes )