Baby Changing Table: Picking the One That's Best for Your Baby!

 
 
 
 
 
 

Baby Changing Table ...

Hello, I'm Kris. How many diapers will we change per child? A ton! And for some of us, having a convenient place set up in the baby's room just for this task is really desireable. (No offense to the "change them anywhere" group!)

That's why we've created this special webpage - to help you make some decisions on whether you want to add this piece of furniture to your nursery, and if so, which one!

 
 
     
 
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Tips on Choosing the Best Changing Table

One of the most necessary pieces of furniture in the nursery is the changing table.  You will love how it makes diaper changing a joy to perform even with a frisky baby.  After all, every diaper changing supply item is close at hand and your baby is safe in his pad, benefits of which many parents have appreciated and continue to appreciate.

However, it must be emphasized that all these benefits rest on your choice of the best table that your money can afford and your love can provide.  Here then are the features that you should look for when looking for a changing table for the nursery. 

First, you must look for a sturdy, stable and strong wooden table with guard rails.  This way, your baby's weight as well as the weight of the diaper-changing supplies can be amply supported with little to no danger of tipping over. 

The guard rails are necessary to ensure that even when baby is on the active side, he will stay within the confines of the table.  These safety rails should be at least 2 inches in height but the higher they are, the better for baby.  Of course, the pad is also very important as it should have safety belts both for the baby and safety screws for attachment to the table itself. 

Second, you have to choose the changing table with sufficient number of drawers.  This way, you won't have to go looking all over for baby supplies in other areas of the nursery.  After all, even with the guard rails and the safety straps, you should never leave baby on the table alone even for just a few minutes.

Third, you should ensure that the paint used on the table is non-toxic, which means that there is no lead present in it.  This is where research comes in especially by consumer groups and government sites which can provide information on the safe-to-use baby products.

With these tips on choosing the best changing table, you and your baby will be able to enjoy diaper changing time.  Your baby is safe and comfortable and you are at peace knowing it.


 
 
 
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Stocking Up on Supplies for the Changing Table

So, you have purchased the right kind of changing table for your baby's needs.  You are to be commended for your decision as indeed it is a really handy piece of furniture in the nursery for many reasons. 

The next step is to ensure that all the necessary diaper changing supplies are conveniently stocked in the drawers within easy reach.  This is because many accidents have happened while baby is left alone on the table and the parent fetches something from another area of the nursery. All of this could have been avoided had all the supplies been on the table itself. 

It makes sense that the first supplies on the table are the diapers, be they of the disposable or the cloth kind.  You must keep a day's supply always handy, which could be placed on hanging organizers.  Of course, a garbage pail should be placed beside the changing table for hygiene purposes. 

The bottom wipes come next.  They can be disposable wet wipes or cotton balls soaked in water, both of which work well although the cost will differ. Just make sure that these bottom wipes are kept in clean containers to avoid transferring germs from their materials to the baby's skin. 

You will also need to stock up on barrier creams and ointments.  According to the Mayo Clinic, the regular use of these barrier formulations helps in the prevention of diaper rash.  If your baby has sensitive skin, this is especially helpful in maintaining his or her health.  You have many choices from all-natural ointments to creams containing zinc oxide.  Even petroleum jelly will do.

Of course, you will also need to stock the changing table with a change of clothes for you and your baby.  After all, changing diapers can be a messy activity so it makes sense to be ready with at least two changes of clothes for baby and one shirt for you. 

You should also add a favorite toy on hand to provide distraction for the baby.  This way, you can change baby's diaper while baby plays with the toy.  And now, you have a complete changing table for your baby!

 
     
 
 

 
     
 
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Changing Your Life for the Better with Baby Changing Table

While a baby changing table may not be perceived as necessary furniture by some parents, it has definitely made life easier for many parents who have opted to purchase it for the nursery.  After all, it provides a safe, stable and sturdy, not to mention convenient, place on which to change your baby's diapers. 

This is because the features on most changing tables allow for many benefits.  Of course, you have to choose the infant changing table based on the desirable features recommended by experts in child care. 

You don't have to worry about the cost too much for two reasons. First, you can find many models in various price ranges to suit all budgets.  You can even find quality discount changing tables in many furniture shops.  Second, you will be able to reuse the baby changing table for other purposes, say, as dresser for young children.  Thus, you can get value for your money simply because you stretched its life. 

These benefits can be had if and when you choose the right kind of changing table for your baby.  Although there are many features offered by manufacturers, the most important remain to be the two-pronged benefit of safety and functionality.

For safety, the changing table must have straps to securely fasten baby so that he cannot roll off.  You may have to purchase a pad with safety belts for this purpose. 

Of course, don't forget the guard rails, which also ensure that baby stays within the confines of the table. The general rule is that the higher the guard rails, the better for your baby's safety although convenience on your part is also a factor.

For functionality, the baby changing table should have sufficient storage space for the baby accessories including diapers, baby wipes, clothes and toys.  You might also need to store baby's bath supplies in it so you might as well go for the larger table if the nursery can accommodate it.

Indeed, the arrival of your baby was a life-changing event.  As such, it makes sense to have furniture to make life easier on you as a new parent.


 
 
 
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What you Want in a Baby Changing Table

One of the pieces of furniture you will want to have in your nursery is a baby changing table.  Obviously as the name implies, it is a table where you can change your baby's diapers. 

 
Changing tables are not just plain tables, however.  These are also furniture where your baby's supplies can be stored from his diapers and baby wipes to his barrier ointments and change of clothes.  You might say that a changing table is a special table on top and drawers on the bottom. 

There are many things that you should look for in a baby changing table.  Not only are you paying good money for it but your baby's safety also rests on your right choice of this furniture.  Remember that you will be placing baby on its top so it makes sense to ensure that there are safety features present. 

These safety features include sturdy construction of equally sturdy wood, non-toxic and hypoallergenic materials especially the paint. You also want guard rails of sufficient height.  All these features will ensure that your baby's weight can be carried by the table and that your baby will not fall off of it easily. 

Of course, you also want the baby changing table to be of sufficient height so it's comfortable for you as well.  You should neither stoop too low so as to develop back problems nor reach up too high so the whole thing becomes awkward to use.  You can always get an adjustable model so as to suit the many people in the house who want to take part in the joys of changing diapers!!! 

And lest you forget, you also want the changing table to be beautiful.  After all, it will form part of the beautiful nursery!  You can choose from a variety of colors and styles to suit your preferences, which makes it a joy just looking at them. 

Plus, after baby is out of diapers you can even turn the baby changing table into furniture in other parts of the house like the home office, the kitchen and the garage.