Changing station essentials?

aquababy320 · February 2012

I read Lucie's List's section about this, but I'm still not sure if I have everything we'll need. So far we have diapers, wipes, diaper cream, and lotion. Do we really need anything else (powder, etc.)? TIA!

krazykat415 · February 2012

I also put an extra outfit for near misses, plus for the first week or so until the cord falls off I have my rubbing alcohol swabs.

Fergie+1 · February 2012

Powder is no longer recommended for babies because it's an inhalation hazard. Talc in baby's lungs = not good.

This is what I keep on my changing station: diapers, wipes, extra diapers/wipes boxes, burp cloths (in case of big spit-ups), a few toys within reach (for distraction purposes) and hand sanitizer.

Although, if you're working off a dresser top you may not have space for all of that; my changing station has two shelves uder the changing pad, so I have room for all of that, plus a diaper caddy at the foot of the pad.

Babymamawithdrama · February 2012

I would also add a wash cloth or a pee pee tee pee to cover the penis (if you are having a boy) they frequently go when exposed to cold air.... Also not at the very beginning but near 3 months I would have a small handheld toy to distract my son to make a change go smoother.... Definately not needed at the beginning though

starswinger · February 2012

Babymamawithdrama:
I would also add a wash cloth or a pee pee tee pee to cover the penis (if you are having a boy) they frequently go when exposed to cold air.... Also not at the very beginning but near 3 months I would have a small handheld toy to distract my son to make a change go smoother.... Definately not needed at the beginning though

I read somewhere that at about 3 months to start giving them a flashlight to play with only during changes. Something to use as a special toy to intrigue them.

mrscurlygurl · February 2012

starswinger:

I read somewhere that at about 3 months to start giving them a flashlight to play with only during changes. Something to use as a special toy to intrigue them.

A flashlight? That's an interesting idea

I'll definitely be adding sanitizer to the essestials (diapers, wipes, cream, washcloths/burp cloths for any sprays) even though I loath sanitizer. One of my BFFs is a pediatrician and she highly recommended having sanitizer all over the place. And on the spraying note...one of my girl cousins (who's like 14 now) peed on me when she was a newborn...so, it can happen with girls too Stick out tongue

aquababy320 · February 2012

Fergie+1:
Powder is no longer recommended for babies because it's an inhalation hazard. Talc in baby's lungs = not good.

Ahh, no wonder why I haven't heard of anyone keeping it around.

Great info ladies, thanks! We have our changing table ontop of a dresser, and a large sectioned caddy next to it, so there's definitely room for all that stuff.

KCD053109 · February 2012

Vaseline as well; it's good for keeping poo off the skin and allows for easier clean up and rash prevention. I'm going to try to avoid diaper cream as much as possible until/unless needed to treat a rash.

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