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Dresser Topper Changing Table?

NoVA-grlNoVA-grl
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We have a dresser that we want to use in the nursery (it's a wide dresser) and we would like to use the top as a changing table.  How do we do this?  Do we need to buy a topper that somehow anchors to the existing dresser?  We registered for the 3-sided contour changing pad but do we need a separate wooden topper or something?  And where would we find one?  Help!  I'm clueless!
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  • mcurbanmcurban member
    we literally just threw the changing pad on top of the dresser. mind you, as soon as jack did more than just lie flat on his back, we started changing him on the floor.?
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  • luluAXAluluAXA
    The changing pad we bought for our dresser top came with a strap to secure to the dresser.  DH already secured it and although you can turn the changing pad upwards it won't move side to side and if the baby's on it it won't move upwards either. I think I've also heard of some adhesive strips though but that may ruin the dresser.
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  • Mrs.FroggiannaMrs.Froggianna
    We're planning on doing the same as MC.  I haven't gotten the changing pad yet, so I'm not sure what the bottom looks like but I think I remember someone saying that you can put that skid-resistant shelf paper down between the dresser and the pad to help with the slipping and sliding.  Though it probably won't do much good when they get super squirmy/mobile.
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  • AbrooksAbrooks
    We threw it on top of the dresser and secured it with the strap.  The only issue we've had is that her weight has caused the drawers to stick a bit when opening and closing. I am sure we can fix it but it's gotten worse the longer we've used it on the dresser.
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  • AbrooksAbrooks
    We threw it on top of the dresser and secured it with the strap.  The only issue we've had is that her weight pressing down on the top has caused the drawers to stick a bit when opening and closing. I am sure we can fix it but it's gotten worse the longer we've used it on the dresser.
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  • bobcatstephbobcatsteph member
    We bought a "changer/dresser" combo with our furniture and it's really just a dresser. We're planning on just putting the pad on top of it also.
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  • TXAggieBride06TXAggieBride06

    We put the pad right on top of the dresser with that no-skid shelf paper underneath.  We've had no issues and still change her on the changing table multiple times/day and she's 11 months old.  (She's not a super wiggly baby however.)

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  • spideyswifeyspideyswifey
    We are planning on using the skid resistant shelf paper to hold the changing pad down however, I have seen the wood piece you can buy to put on top of a regular dresser to create a changing table topper. Restoration Hardware sells their separate from the dresser...
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  • fjarilfjaril

    we change him on top of his low dresser in his room and on the bathroom counter. Both in a contoured pad and neither are secured. Only this week when I watched him roll over (while strapped in) did I decide I can't leave him there and go to the bathroom :)

     

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  • TayteeTaytee

    We used the non-skid stuff under the pad since we didn't want to screw anything into our furniture.

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  • ndluvsrkndluvsrk
    imageTXAggieBride06:

    We put the pad right on top of the dresser with that no-skid shelf paper underneath.  We've had no issues and still change her on the changing table multiple times/day and she's 11 months old.

    Ditto this and DS is 19 months old. I don't know how his nanny did it, but even when he did go through his squirmy, wiggly phase, she managed to teach him to behave up there and we're still able to change him on his changing pad on the dresser. Thank goodness too, with this big ole pg belly. :-)

    Can't wait to see pics of your nursery!

    ~NDK~

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