Is it ok to change a nappy in public?

[ChangerCliff]

With the nice weather we're having, we're all spending a lot more time in parks.

The toilets are always absolutely disgusting and changing tables are either non-existent or absolutely filthy.

As such, do you think it's generally acceptable to change a baby or toddler's nappy in public on the grass?

I personally don't care if I see a parent doing this outside. A small part of me feels bad about doing it myself because 1. I worry I'm almost compromising my little one's dignity; and 2. I wouldn't want to make others uncomfortable if it's considered an unacceptable thing to do.

Curious to see what others think and what they do if out and about without access to adequate changing facilities.

For reference, my children are 4 months and just turned 2.

In a park on the grass, as long as you're not right next to people eating or in the middle of the football field, no problem.

Can't see a problem

As long as you're not doing it on a table (or right next to me) knock yourself out while you can.

It’s fine in a park.

But it depends of course where. I mean I wouldn’t change at a bench in a full playground, I would always take baby off to the grass area slightly sheltered by a tree away from people as it’s also a bit gross isn’t it. No one wants a pooey nappy changed under their noises whilst they have a picnic.

Park bench fine if fairly empty park where people aren’t walking past every 30 seconds.

for 4 month old use pram also if needed. Just pop changing mat or muslin underneath and again stop away from mass crowds

It depends how close you are to others and how smelly it is. Despite having had my own child, other baby's nappies make me heave.

Find to change in public, but I would also be very aware of protecting my baby's modesty due to the fact that you don't know who is watching. If you can drape a muslin or even get one of those tiny pop up tents, I think that would be preferable.

As adults, we make the choice if we get changed or breastfeed in public, but I think with a young baby or child there's just so many disgusting people around.

It's not you, its them

I used to either find a quieter area of the park behind a tree or something, where I could shield her from view a bit or use the boot of my car as a changing table.