how much do you use changing pads on top of a dresser for babies

aq88 · September 2014

Im a ftm, and was wondering how important is a changing pad on top of a dresser for babies. do you usually change them anywhere? or does it matter? i was thinking of using a waterpoof changing pad on the floor?

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CandEChicago · September 2014

I am looking at having 2 changing tables.

aq88 said:
Im a ftm, and was wondering how important is a changing pad for babies. do you usually change them anywhere? or does it matter?

MaineMama · September 2014

aq88 said:

Im a ftm, and was wondering how important is a changing pad for babies. do you usually change them anywhere? or does it matter?

By changing pad, do you mean the thing that comes with diaper bags, the cushion on top of a changing table, or an actual changing table?

Either way you mean it, I find that babies don't give a rip so long as they are getting a clean bum in the process. I use the changing table if I'm changing their clothes as well, otherwise I just change diapers on my lap. I use a blanket if there is poop involved.

JRod13 · September 2014

We used ours a fair amount because it was DS's favorite spot in the house for awhile.

aq88 · September 2014

MaineMama i mean a changing pad on top of a dresser. I am leaning towards not getting one and just having a caddy for their diapers lotion wipes etc, keeping one in their room and keeping one downstairs.

jayellekay · September 2014

The only time I really used them (if you're talking about the kind you fold up and put in the diaper bag) was out in public in the grody public restroom changers. At home, we just used the floor, couch, changing table, wherever. No pad needed unless I thought it was going to be a particularly nasty blow out.

JunkieBrewster · September 2014

we have a changing table because I needed the storage. as far as the pad that goes in the diaper bag, I never useD mine.

JennaRaek · September 2014

There is no way I could change DS on the floor, couch or bed every time he needs changed. I have a bad back and need him to be higher. The changing table/pad is a necessity to me. When he was smaller, I used the changing attachment on the PnP downstairs. Now that he's too heavy for it, I'll change him on the floor if it's just pee. If he poops we go upstairs. No big deal to me when he poops once a day usually and I run up and down the stairs probably 20 times a day anyways.

kimba1976 · September 2014

We have a changing pad on top of DD's dresser and use it for every diaper change and have pretty much since she was born. For us it's just the most convenient and easiest way to change. When we're out and about, I usually just use throw a flat cloth diaper under her butt for changing. When she was younger I hauled around one of those fold up changing pads, but it's space in the diaper bag got replaced by sippy cups and Pinky Pie Pony.

bowlwoman · September 2014

We had two changing tables, one in the baby's room and one downstairs. I used the pads almost every change. DH was more likely to use the couch, floor, bed, or whatever level surface was handy.

We just had this discussion yesterday, and we'll most likely do the same this time.

OhMySpawn · September 2014

We definitely used it in the beginning and still do (she's 18 mos old). In the beginning, it was just easier- especially with unpredictable poop fountains. But at night, when she was in our room, we'd change her on our bed.

Now, if we're downstairs, i'll just change her down there- but always take her upstairs (to the changing pad on top of her dresser) for a poop. But at 18 mos old, it's a battle of strength and I have the most leverage of keeping her somewhat still and on her back when she's up on the changing pad.

abenson3 · September 2014

We used a changing table for DD#1 until she was about a year old.

taylojade57 · September 2014

twolittledogs said:
See, I have always thought that changing tables/permanent pads are stupid. It sucks to change a baby from the side. I almost always changed DD on my bed (MB was main floor, hers was 2nd floor), the floor, or the couch because of the straight access.

This would be an awesome changing table, IMO:

When it comes to actually using a table, I like the sideways tables better. I feel like when I'm changing a baby from the front, I'm giving them a target for when they pee!

brittandjp · September 2014

We still use DD's ALL the time when we're upstairs and need to change her diaper. When we're downstairs we use the PnP that is set up. If we had a one-story house, we'd use the changing table pad in her room even more.

We will start potty training DD around the time she's 2 (she'll be 22.5 months if this baby is born on her EDD). So, I think we'll probably just move the changing pad from DD's room to Emerson's room instead of buying a second. So, I suppose we'll use the floor, bed, whatever's convenient for those in between months before DD is potty trained.

AnonnAni · September 2014

I used the changing pad from an extra diaper bag I had, if it was a blow out otherwise, the floor, the couch *shrugs* so not really to much.

Jessie333 · September 2014

We used the changing pad on the table until dd was about 6 months old. Eventually she was too wiggly and it was easier to change her on the floor.

AllTheTeaInChina · September 2014

We use the changing table all the time. It was easier to change there if we are upstairs. We do have a basket with diapers and wipes under the sink in the downstairs powder bath too.

nesenotes · September 2014

I'm one of the rare ones that is *still* using it. DD is 2 and it's just easier for me.

QueenOfSpades622 · September 2014

I am a FTM but my experience when I nannied my neiced is what I am basing many of my wants/needs on. I used the changing table off for diapers and changing it was easier for me to control and distract them there so I could get done what I neede as quick as possible.

iloveac · September 2014

We use our changing pad on his dresser often. Sometimes we change him other places or on a blanket but the changing pad on the dresser is very utilized in our house.

abcmom12 · September 2014

alway's used the changing pad at home on our table. baby pee/poop has the ability to come outta nowhere and fast too! Bought a lot of covers for it cause they were nice and soft and fit my decor lol

mlee116 · September 2014

We didn't use a changing table (budget was tight back then and that didn't seem like a necessity so we skipped it), but we did buy a pad. We had it plus a little basket sitting at our the foot of our guest bed when he was tiny and then when he got older, we changed him on the floor.

I always used the little fold up pad in our diaper bag or a receiving blanket or something when I changed him out in public.

soulcupcake · September 2014

Never used a changing table except when using public bathrooms. At home I just use the floor, couch or bed with a blanket underneath.

Bklm94 · September 2014

I'm a FTM and I didn't know if I would use it either so my step mom went with me to pick out things I would need. We came across this crib (picture included) and the changing table is included with it and it is a front facing changing table, I was told I would probably like it a lot better than having to do everything sideways. The only bad thing I've ever heard of being a pain was having to change a baby from the side instead of the front.

AngelSong76 · September 2014

We still use the changing table for Nathan and he's almost 2! I don't use the pad that came in the diaper bag anymore, but that's because we usually make sure he goes before we leave the house and he doesn't need to be changed unless we are gone for a long time. And then I just let him stand up and do it unless there's poop. But I did use it a lot when he was little, when we would go out in public. It was a lifesaver sometimes.

RayRay007 · September 2014

I used the contoured change pad on top of the dresser (the thick kind, not the fold up kind) all the time if we were upstairs. and because we CD'd we didn't keep a bunch downstairs so we usually went upstairs to change. But we did change downstairs sometimes on the couch. If we did sposies I would keep more downstairs and change downstairs more and just use a blanket or pad on the couch. I also used those folding pads in the diaper bag for outings. They come in handy for changing diapers in the car!

Shortstack06 · September 2014

I have one on my registry for the pad that I am using in the nursery, I plan (this is a FTM plan that will probably go out the window) but to put lotion and do after bath stuff on the changing table. I am also putting a pack and play with the changing table topper on the other side of my house so it isn't a constant back and forth.

aq88 · September 2014

eldunlap where did you get this!

Eora3 · September 2014

I use the changing pad on the dresser. It is easier for me at first because I have c-sections and bending down or sitting on the floor is impossible. However, I do use disposable changing pads/chux pads in the bedroom at night (I usually make DH change the baby on the bed while I get a bottle or get in position to breastfeed).

I also have two older toddlers so the height of the dresser is a nice way to keep little "helpers" out of the way.

byrne15 · September 2014

I never once used a changing pad on a dresser...for either child.

emsrdh03 · September 2014

I feel like we were in the minority here, but we used the changing table/pad/dresser whatever you call it for every single diaper change we did at home from the time DS was born to the time he potty trained. We cloth diapered and that's where they all were and where we stored the dirties until laundry day. It wouldn't have made sense for us to do it anywhere else.

absolutelymaybe · September 2014

Sorry for crashing the D14 party. I thought I was on my own BMB. Stupid mobile app (and maybe a little pregnancy brain).

I'm leaving my response below, however. Don't want it to look like a DD...

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This was my initial plan, but honestly our dresser isn't that wide and I'm worried about babies wiggling off in the middle of changing. Since we don't have room for a separate changing table, I'm planning on doing it on blankets, the floor, pack n play, etc.

hoping4aUNICORN · September 2014

Never used it! Just a blanket and what ever surface, or floor was readily available .... But I don't have a bad back.... Actually, I'm a gymnastics coach and feel more comfortable on the floor anyway. It all depends on you.... Standing up and leaning a little annoys me more then the floor!

kellyo0131 · September 2014

I used a changing pad on top of the dresser until about a year. Then I switched to changing pad on the floor or couch. My kid is so wiggly and almost impossible to change when I change him on just the floor with a blanket.

smack427 · September 2014

We bought a changing table for DD- mostly for storage like PP's said. It has two drawers and 3 baskets. I haven't thought about what we will do downstairs, though. I'm assuming we will have a waterproof mat and we will change her on the couch. I don't think I can justify spending more money on another changing table and I have no idea where I would put it.

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SeahorseMama · September 2014

We have a changing pad on top of the dresser. DD1 is 2 and we still use it. She seems more cooperative there than on the floor/ bed/etc. We have 3 covers we rotate.

brownmouse · September 2014

We had a changing table with DD, and seriously never used it. Always just changed her on a pad on the couch bed or floor. BUT this time around, we have two VERY rowdy curious dogs (one is a puppy under a year and the other is three, but a hyperactive breed, both are large), and so I am thinking we may actually need one this time so that trampling doesn't happen... Honestly, if you're just buying a cheap pad on the dresser, I say get one, and if you don't end up using it much, it's not like you spend $100+ on an actual changing table.

vlevitt · September 2014

we never had enough room fr a dedicated change table and have always used a change pad on top of a dresser. it's always worked great. now that DS is close to two, pretty wiggly and strong, i usually take the change pad to him and do it on the floor or couch. it's safer there, as i'm always worried he's going to turn over and pitch off the dresser.

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