I am trying to decide whether to buy a change table (with combined bath) or a chest of drawers with a change mat on top.

While watching the Lifestyle channel on Foxtel, they featured baby furniture, and mentioned that change tables are used for about 3 years. That really surprised me. Having never had a baby before, I thought a change table would become too small after a period of time.

How long have you used your change table/mat for? And is it easier to change a toddler on the floor when s/he gets bigger and squirms a lot?

Thanks!
Margot.