Changing mat for an older child - anybody know where to buy one?

[MannyMoeAndJack]

My ds is doubly incontinent and we need a fold-away changing mat (waterproof/PVC backed) that is about 5ft (60") in length x 2ft (30") in width. I've had a look on the Internet but so far have drawn a blank. Fledglings used to sell a good mat but it has been discontinued and the other mat they sell is too big once folded up.

I have thought about buying a picnic mat but they are always square shaped, not rectangular, which again means that they are very big/bulky once folded up.

I can't believe other families haven't encountered this problem - does anybody know of a supplier who sells larger changing mats, ready made or bespoke? Thanks.

[mackley21]

www.cheapdisabilityaids.co.uk/special-needs-disabled-changing-mat-162-p.asp

[Heii]

Hi
I HAVE JUST JOINED AND READ THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH CHANGING MATS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THERE IS A SITE CALLED "SEEN IN" WITH CHANGING MATS FOR OUT AND ABOUT USE. HOWEVER IF YOU WANT SOMETHING MORE COMFORTABLE FOR HOME USE HAVE YOU TRIED THE PRE-SCHOOL CATOLOGUES UNDER SLEEP MATS. E.G. "The consortium" fold up sleep mat (120 X 60 cm)£17.49 excluding vat. "HOPE EDUCATIONAL" does not fold up but looks quite comfy(127 X 51cm)£34.95 excluding vat (bit more expensive and difficult to store). They all have wipe clean surfaces.HOPE THIS INFO. HELPS.

[glitteryb6]

yeah the one on the link was called LEN

[monstermansmum]

my mistake sorry!! checked my receipt and it was £4.49 even tho it said £3.91 on the shelf . I was also sure it was 120cm long but looking at it now, having thrown the bag away, it is more like 100cm. I couldnt be bothered waiting for ikea link-computer is soooo sloooow, but its called LEN and its the only one I saw. I looked for a single bed size but they only do a fitted one. Never-the-less, it is still long enough to reach past dh's bottom if you include a pad as a pillow/headrest. I did look at sewing a frog cushion on instead as they already have ties attached, but it makes it a bit bulkier, but better looking .

[MannyMoeAndJack]

It's good that you've also found something that will work because these large changing mats just don't seem to be readily available. Next time I'm in IKEA, I'll check out their waterproof sheets because it's good to have a back-up changing mat!

[glitteryb6]

monstermansmum, had a look on the ikea website and could only find this one, its 100cm x 70cm and £4.49.
Is it the same idea?

[monstermansmum]

I know you have got something now but whilst in ikea again today I found a waterproof sheet with a soft cotton topside-its 120cm x 70cm and cost £3.91! I am going to sew a square pot holder on to it as a head rest 9also rom ikea and put ties on it so that it can be folded up small. Tried it against my husband and it reaches past his bottom so it should be big enough for ds!! (also for dh if he ever needs me to change his bum!!

[magso]

Brilliant!

[MannyMoeAndJack]

An update....was in ELC today and hidden at the back of the bargain shelf was a large plastic farmyard playmat! Reduced from £6 to £3, it's just the right thickness and the diagonal length is over 6ft!! Just the job!

[loggedout]

Yup. Completely agree, just have to get off my fat backside.....

[loggedout]

Don't have the energy at the mo - what with soaking dd's yestersays' diahorrea clothes and last nights choking-till-vomiting bed to clean up!

[loggedout]

Thank you! Nothing in Edinburgh, capital city that it is..

[glitteryb6]

www.changing-places.org/where.asp

[loggedout]

Riven, there's one of those in the new Highcross shopping centre in Leicester, fyi. Is there a national list?

[MannyMoeAndJack]

A baby changing table is no good if you're in the middle of a forest!!!! Or in a swing park!

[supportman]

Something that's not been mentioned yet, how about the baby changing tables? There are 2 kids that I work with that are 8 and 10 who I take swimming and I use the fold down baby table to get them changed. I have never broke one yet and they weigh about 30kg each. Although I do have a back up though in that the nappy bin is quite surdey and fits under the table with only an inch gap incase it breaks and with me in constant attendance.

DISCLAIMER: Supportman accepts no responsibility for any advice given in the event of breakage

[PheasantPlucker]

Thank you for listening FioFio!!!!!!

[glitteryb6]

ive bought from Annette on Ebay before too, i got her to make me a few big waterproof blankets with velcro attachments for ds wheelchair for when he was sick, but as she says they dont hold a lot of water/pee/puke so if it was to get wet it will seep thru!

[MannyMoeAndJack]

I like the idea of a shower curtain!! Nice and thin, would roll up really small...will look into it!

[magso]

A cotton proofed washable shower curtain cut to size might fold up small. ( I used to use one to change ds in the car so comfort wasn't an issue).