Wipe-able poo-proof wall protector?!

[IndecisivePramBuyer81]

Hi all

Ok, this might not be the right place for this question, but I'm not sure where would be more appropriate? Am wondering if anyone can help..

Am a first time Mum due in 2 weeks, and a friend has just had their first too. It turns out that newborns projectile poo, and I did not know this! Having just put in an awful lot of effort in decorating the nursery with wall stickers etc, I'm feeling a bit protective over my handiwork.

So my question is - is there some kind of cheap clear plastic wipe-able wall covering anyone can recommend for above/around/behind my changing unit? Preferably something that I can remove at a later date without pulling the paint off with it? Does such a thing a exist?

TIA!

You'll always have the business end towards you so you are far more likely to get covered! And/or the carpet soaked with wee. Cannot imagine how the wall behind would end up with poo on!

Tip: when you hear the baby poo (yes you will hear the squelch), always wait a minute, as the squelches tend to come in 3s!

You may find yourself abandoning the over cot changer fairly quickly for a simple mat on the bathroom floor. Babies are v wriggly and can move surprising distances. In a bleary eyed moment of reaching for a new nappy etc I could see a baby wriggling off all to easily.

Don't cover up all your hard work!

Thanks for the tip, I'll keep that one in mind! I can't wait for these first poos..I can tell I'm going to really enjoy them

By changing unit, I mean one of those chest of drawers with a bit on top for the changing mat? It's against the wall/under a mural of sorts in the nursery and all the nappies/changing stuff is in the top drawer..

Was thinking something transparent so as not to cover up my work, but also protective!

Am also now thinking about old blankets/mats to put under the changing mat to protect my carpet...lol!

We used a shower curtain Also a second one on the floor. They caught most of it. Enjoy!

We sorted it by draping a towel over the barrier at the business end of the changing table, and one on the floor beyond it to catch the worst of it. Dettol wipes or similar to get splatters off the wall quick. (I'm assuming baby's bum won't be pointing directly at the wall) Second the advice about waiting after the first squelch to see if there's any more...Good luck with the new arrival!

Note for next time Dulux does a very good scrubable paint .

I can honestly say that I don't recall ANY poo or wee hitting the wall in 12 months of using a changing top like yours. After 12 months I used a mat on the floor.
A fair amount of wee hit the floor when DS was nappy less, but making sure he was on a washable floor or a waterproof mat saved the bedroom carpet.

I like the shower curtain idea...that's a definite possibility I think..

I just know we'd be gutted to have poo stained walls or carpets for that matter!

Thanks everyone

I nearly burst my Caesarian scar laughing at 5 days when dd projectile pooed onto dh (in his suit!!!) from the top of a changing table. It went some distance onto the floor. I second the shower curtain idea, but tbh most will go onto you if it happens. V v disgusting but you sound learn to shield the room and your clothes with your hands. (Being a mum is sooooo glam).
We had no more poo everywhere incidents after that initial one.
Good luck.

Soon, not sound.

In 13 years of parenting four DC I am proud to say I have poo free walls!

I would suggest always putting the fresh nappy under the used one before you unfasten it so there is a nappy ready to catch rogue poo.

Lining the changing mat with a fleece blanket or muslin, or buy a couple of washable fleece and PUL changing mats (see cloth nappy websites for these) so that poo and wee are absorbed rather than just flowing off the wipe clean ones.

Hard flooring and machine washable rugs are probably better than carpet in DC rooms.

Keep tester pots of all your paint colours to paint over any stains or for when your LO gets creative with a felt tip!

Could you not get a large wall sticker made to go near your changing unit, or a large laminated poster. You could have simple black and white abstract shapes that newborns love and change for animals or the alphabet when they get bigger.
Having something interesting to look at also seems to help when they get to the wriggly-hating-nappy-changing-time. I challenge DS to find pictures on the poster near his.

With 4 ds I have only ever had one projectile poo which went on my bed..... Not sure why it should really be a problem. I put a clean nappy under the dirty nappy, that catches anything whilst cleaning up!

Don't worry about this, not all babies do it. My two, both of whom love their veggies and so produce lots of soft stuff and lots of wind, have never covered anything other than themselves and the duvet cover whatever they're lying on if they haven't quite finished when I get to them.

Honestly, you soon get used to the signs and can quickly catch poos and wees in wipes, cloths, your hands, whatever's lying around.

You can guarantee that if your baby does this they will hit the only thing you haven't protected!
I wouldn't worry about it, IME you are most likely to be the target of the poo/wee I'm afraid, even when they have their nappies still on.