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Changing table

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Sleepyhoglet · 26/05/2014 11:52

A) did you bother?
B) did you put in the baby's room or in bathroom?
C) any recommendations?

I'm wondering whether it might be easiest to just get something for the bathroom but the problem is there isn't a huge amount of space. To start with baby will sleep with us and I will change on a mat on the floor but the house is 3. Stories so not sure how it will work after that.

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whiteblossom · 26/05/2014 13:19

We couldn't have done without ours. With dc1 we thought we didn't need one until on day 4 our backs were killing us so dh had to dash out a buy one. A week later my back went

It was great for storage, perfect height for changing clothes and nappys and drying off after bath/applying creams etc. It also had a rail on to hang a towel on which was very handy.

This time I bought one well in advance. Im 5'4, dh 6'3 and we both needed it to prevent any further back problems.

Money well spent for us

CoolCat2014 · 26/05/2014 13:21

We've just got a mamas and papas one off ebay for £30 which has a set of draws under. Otherwise would have gone for normal chest of draws.

NaturalBaby · 26/05/2014 13:24

I had a baby bath unit with changing mat on top. Useful for open storage trays underneath and could be easily moved about.

I ended up doing most changes on the floor as soon as baby started moving and rolling, so they could stay on the mat for nappy off time while I tidied up after.

MissCalamity · 26/05/2014 13:25

We have a cot top changer, which goes on top of the cot and can be removed when baby is in the cot.

I found it a life saver as I hate having to change on the floor. This faces you rather than side on, as with some changing tables.

£20 from Toysrus!

woodlandwanderwoman · 26/05/2014 13:28

Another no vote here too. We put a sponge mat (with good sides) on top of chest of drawers and never looked back! You always have everything you need including clothes to hand.

Notfastjustfurious · 26/05/2014 13:32

A big yes here, and it was a godsend. I had spd which didn't go at birth as promised by mw and dh is 6'4 so it was great for both of us. That plus the storage for nappies, creams, wipes, vests and babygros. It was downstairs in the living room as I still had problems with the stairs.

Weegiemum · 26/05/2014 13:36

No, we never had one (3 dcs).

We had a changing mat and basket of supplies and nappies and nappy bucket in the bathroom. Changed all 3 of them on the floor (had smaller kit also in the bedroom as bathroom was downstairs and lounge/bedroom upstairs).

No bother. But I really didn't buy much baby stuff!

yellowsnownoteatwillyou · 26/05/2014 13:36

We had a cot top one in our bedroom was well worth it, with an elcs and ligament damage. But our house is tiny and all on one level, we used it to about 6/7 months. I did have the option to use a sponge may on top of his chest of drawers as well. At nearly 10 months now, I change him on the floor of wherever I am, I don't have anyone else changing him bar me and dh.
I did used to change him on the bed with me sitting on the bed as well.

Trinpy · 26/05/2014 13:48

We started off with a cheap changing mat on top of a chest of drawers but moved the mat to our bedroom floor the same day he was born and it's been there ever since. We keep a basket with nappies, wipes and spare change of clothes next to it. Both of his grannies have changed him there numerous times and not had a problem, but they are both quite young grandparents
(59).

AuntieMaggie · 26/05/2014 14:01

I'm expecting dc1 in july and haven't got one yet but the physio at the antenatal physio session said not to change or bath baby on the same level as you as in the floor/bed/sofa or twist while you're doing it so anything you can put a changing mat/baby bath on will do.the job!

PlinkyPlonker · 26/05/2014 14:10

Yes I had one. Kept in living room. Stored all nappies / creams and muslins etc. also used as baby bath (lift off top) as we had v cold house and a winter baby so bathroom wasn't ideal.

Great also as I ended up with a CS so I found it super useful. Also good second time round for DC2 as kept baby out of the way from a "helpful" toddler.

Agree with others above - very useful for grandparents to use. But they do take up space. I bought and sold mine on eBay (cossatto plastic thing on wheels). Bought for £70 and sold for £50 so not expensive.

But if I was short on space I would just go for a change mat slid under a sofa.

Clargo55 · 26/05/2014 14:15

We've also got a mamas and papas one off of ebay for £60. It's lovely and has drawers for storage. Would not have paid anymore tbh. MIL is very happy we have one as she will be doing some childcare at ours and it will save her back a bit.

Clargo55 · 26/05/2014 14:16

P.s we've put ours in the babies nursery, as there is no way it would fit in the bathroom and the drawers make it like a chest of drawers really anyway.

MummytoMog · 26/05/2014 14:31

We always used a mat on top of a chest of drawers in each child's bedroom. We had two in nappies for two years so two changing areas worked better for us. I also kept a mat handy downstairs, but as they were in cloth, we mostly had to change upstairs. As I'll only have one in nappies this time, I'll probably keep a cert

squizita · 26/05/2014 14:31

We have a "box room" and my mum wants to buy the attachment over the cot you use to change on as a gift: space saving and she loves them (she loves all space saving domestic gadgetry LOL). :)

MummytoMog · 26/05/2014 14:32

Certain amount of stuff downstairs with a mat stashed under the sofa.

Sorry, fat fingers!

neversleepagain · 26/05/2014 14:38

We have twins and have changed a gazillion nappies and managed just fine without one. We use the top of a chest of drawers with a changing mat on it, the floor or the bed.

Welshwabbit · 26/05/2014 14:52

We bought one to put over the top of the cot. Never used it once and our son is now 2. We just change him on the floor in the bedroom or bathroom.

Notso · 26/05/2014 14:58

Changing mat on chest of drawers. I use the mothercare wedge mat with Ikea changing mat covers on it.
I find mine wriggled like mad on the floor but lie perfectly still on the chest of drawers.

I did change them on a travel mat on my knee in the newborn days but once they were on solids I didn't want everywhere smelling of poo!

ShoeWhore · 26/05/2014 15:02

I loved the changing table - we kept it in the baby's room. Great for storing nappies and wipes and stuff too.

Had a second stash of changing stuff downstairs, with the mat slid under the sofa.

I wouldn't have thought cot-top changers would be ideal if you have a baby boy? Mine all had amazing erm range

BEEwitched · 26/05/2014 15:10

We have this one, it's in the ensuite: Geuther Clara changing table with this size changing mat.

I couldn't imagine doing without one, and wanted one that was a decent size, I find most changing tables I've seen here a bit narrow.

BlewShews · 26/05/2014 15:14

Top of a chest of drawers in the nursery. I use blu-tack to hold it in place.
Downstairs I have a changing mat on a worktop in utility/downstairs loo.

whenskiesareblue · 26/05/2014 15:38

Couldn't have done without ours. Put it in baby's room (even when he was in with us). It has cupboard, drawer and shelves so changing stuff on shelves and baby clothes in drawer and cupboard bit. From john lewis.

DS is 4 now and it stores all his clothes and some books. Will be getting him new furniture soon and using changing station for the new baby.

My best purchase!

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