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im contemplating buying a change table, but im just wondering if it is worth it? did you use it enough to warrant buying it or will it be a waste of money?
the change table im looking at is pretty much a chest of drawers with a change table on top, but then im looking at a chest of drawers also..
thoughts? comments?
thanks :)
I know lots of people use a bed etc. but we used ours both times until they were about 2 ish - saves your back!
I didn't use one with DD1 but found a change table a god send with DD2, I have bought one that has a bath underneath this time around ... I was looking at the chest of drawers ones but the way our house is set up this in built bath is going to help me a lot.
I guess it's all just trial and error figuring out what works for you and what doesn't, if you do buy the one with the chest of drawers underneath then it won't be a waste (IMO) if you decide the change table part isn't for you because you'll still have the drawers
Hmm I just did a big reply then lost it..
We have one of the ones that is a chest of drawers that is much deeper so that you can use it front on as a change table. It has been brilliant and with DS front on it means he has to try very very hard to roll off. And there is room for all the wipes etc.
And yes it really saves your back compared to doing it on a bed.
We've had one for all 3 kids and have always used it and used it alot. When the kids got bigger i did/do use the floor or a bed and yeh it really does take a toll on your back. I wouldnt be without one with a baby and found it definately worth it.
God I wouldn't be without a change table. We've sold ours but if we have another that is one thing I will definitely be buying. Changing on a bed hurts my back and it's good to have everything where you need it.
we got a sturdy 2nd hand dining table, a great big vinyl table cloth, and one of those cheap $25 bookshelves (50cm x 120cm x 30cm) which as have on its side at the back of the table. everything is really easily within reach, but still has its own spot.
so we stack nappies, wipes, wraps, etc in the shelves, talk, sudocrem, cotton wool wet on top, and we use the table for changing and bathing etc.
ended up cheaper than buying a change table, is the perfect height for your back, and when we don't need it as a change table, we can use it as a desk or give it away as a normal dining table, etc
:)
Hmmmm, I'm interested in this one as well - with DD I never had a change table, just changed her on the floor, bed, my lap etc. But as my DH keeps pointing out quite gleefully, I'm not 21 anymore - so am thinking a change table might be a good idea.
I did see one that is a chest of drawers with a swing out change table part so you can stand front on - anyone used one of these before?
We used ours with DD till she TT, then with DS till about 12 months (Same time DD tt), as he wiggled to much on it..
Our beds are quite high though, so we don't have to bend as much as some do to use the bed.
The thing I would suggest though is having a draw underneath for creams, wipes, as these were a magnet for both children once they started crawling. That is the biggest regret about the change table I bought, not having secure storage of those items.
We have one on top if chest of drawers and still use it all the time. Both boys are changed on it every change at home and DS1 is nearly 3 and not TT.
We also have one with a chest of drawers underneath. It's great. My back would die if I had to do it on the floor or over a bed. Ds is still changed on it.
Couldn't survive without it. Love not having to cart stuff around the house to change nappies, don't have to bend over and everything stays neat and organised.
I was looking at the one with the drawers, but found one with a big basket on the bottom for the towels and linen/toys, a bath and the change table folds over the bath. also has a side caddy to keep everything in, I got it for $40 at St Vinnies and its in perfect order..... i use the bath as storage as i had already brought a bath that i prefer better and i just place the baby bath on top of the change table to gain more height for my husband to bath baby. The amount of times you change a nappy i dont think id go with out and im thinking with my husband and i being FTP he might feel more comfortable and feels the babys safer and more stable on the change table. hopes this helps???
If you have the room for a change table then I think its money well spent... it really does save your back IMO! I used a change table for DD until she was about 2.5yrs & DS until he was about 1.5yrs (had to sell DS's due to going through a divorce & needing to stay in a tiny flat with no room for a change table, otherwise I would have continued to use it)
If you dont have room then the bed or the floor works fine ;)
Im currently pregnant with my first but I found a change table for sale for $50.
Its a sturdy frame with bath under the change mat, it has storage underneath it.
Target are selling the same ones in a cream colour for $199.
Before I got pregnant I thought I could do it on the floor or bed but Im over weight at the moment so I dont think it would be as possible as I thought. Also not possible if I have c/s.
We got a change table that just goes on top of the cot - it was $60. It's fab because we have a chest of drawers very close where the wipes etc are.
I have a large ikea chest of drawers with a mat on the top, with some of that sticky, non-slide mat (from bunnings) underneath so it's safer. I also have room on the top for my basket of nappies and my wipes box, and I have 2 soft baskets hanging from the wall with cloth wipes and creams etc above it. This works for me! It's a perfect set up but when I don't have to change nappies I'll just take the mat off and it's a chest of drawers! It's funny though, my friend has a changing table and I'm incapable of changing him facing me longways... I have to stand side on with head on the left cos that's how I do it at home :)
We have a change table in the bedroom, and a spare foam change mat in the loungeroom (under the couch). We useed the change table heaps when DD was little, but the mat gets used more now. Mum was looking after DD the other day and she used the change table and it would have been too hard for her to change DD on the floor or a bed. So, also think about who else might be caring for your little one when deciding what you need.
Our change table has a bath under neath it too, but we never used the bath in the frame. Would have been a pain to move it in and out of the bathroom each time cos there wasn't enough room for it to stay.
For our first child we just used a converted desk... too low. For our 2nd and 3rd we used a very sturdy second hand purpose built change table. Loved it. Used it all the time for both children. I liked how it was on caster rollers so that i could move it easily to vacuum around. It was the perfect height. We found that our children used to roll around too much on the floor/beds which made holidays and visits to friends tricky. Our babies never seemed to actually stay on those little plastic mats that came with nappy change bags... those mats are a waste of money unless you are on a contained table space. We plan to eventually use the change table to store art supplies on or something similar.
I used one with DS but it broke not long after having DD and we didn't replace it.
If I have another bub I would more than likely buy one as long as we had the room for it (as in 4brd house, here the bub would be in with us so I wouldn't bother)
I was debating getting another one (DF left ours outside in the rain :( ) but I ended up finding a wooden one in an op shop for $15 and it was what I was looking for so bought it. It has the plastic mat on the top inside and the space underneath for everything else and it is on castors for ease of movement. If I have to have another c/s then this will be so easy to change new DD on as I have placed it at the end of her bassinette so I can pick her up, change her, sit in the glider to feed and then put her back to bed. Procession line :) I love it
I have a massage table with the change table foam insert thingo on top of the table. That is from BigW, not sure how much but under $20 I'd say. The massage table is great as 1) we use it for massaging eachother... or dh massages me on it ;) 2) it's a change table 3) it's a large area to have his clothes laid out and the nappy bag thrown on there and I use the space for whatever I'm doing in there like folding washing etc 4) I use it as my ironing table too, i have towels under a single sheet on the massage table to protect it from the heat of the iron. It's also great as the height is adjustable. All in all it's great so if you need draws than why not get them with the change table already ontop or you could just buy the insert thingo like what we have :)
I had one for each child. With my last I lashed out and brought one that goes over the main bath in the house boggle little bear and you would find it best thing I ever did in regards to baby bath and change table, my middle child still fitted it at 5 and I didn't have to bend.
we had a plastic 1 with the bath tub underneath but gave it away when we moved as i hated it.. DD has a change table in her room and couldnt live without it..saves my back big time
We have one. Best money I spent.I regret the pricey cot but not the change table. It's used for every change here and saves our backs.
LOVE our changetable!!! Perfect height to change her on!
Ours is like a 2 tier bookshelf style one and so we change her side on, on the top shelf we have her wipes and creams in a cool box thing, then books next to it, and on the bottom shelf we have her wraps, towels, spit rags and face washers... It matches our cot and I honestly couldn't imagine not having one!!
I bought a chest of drawers (at change table height) and a $20 change table pad from Big W. Worked out heaps cheaper!!
Hi There,
The change table we had, was one that was a cupboard style one with a change mat on top. It had a door on one side & drawers on the other. I found it such value for money as it was used as a piece of furniture afterwards too. I also found it so handy having the doors & drawers because it wasn't an open-shelf style one where Bubs can pull all the nappies, wipes, cotton balls, creams, lotions, etc... all over the place when they are crawling/toddling, you know?
Good luck in your quest!
I looked at getting one of those when I was pregnant with DS... cant remember why I didnt get it :lol::
thanks for all your input! i thought i was doing the right thing, but there was always a doubt! now im sure! :D
xx