1. Changing tables make your first years with your baby easier and more enjoyable. These tables are at the right height for working while standing, so they prevent back strain and fatigue.
2. To get the most out of your nursery furniture, choose a changing table that doubles as a dresser. You can add a changing pad to the top to create an instant changing table when your baby is little, then remove the pad when your baby outgrows the diaper stage to enjoy the regular dresser for the remainder of childhood and adolescence.
3. Many changing tables offer specialized storage compartments for all your baby changing necessities. Diapers, wipes, lotions, powders, and hand sanitizers will be organized and in the right place.
4. Although changing tables are not a necessity in your baby's nursery, they are more convenient and hygienic than using a bed, table, or floor. Remember, you will be changing your baby's diapers many times a day for two to four years; you'll definitely get your money's worth out of this frequently used furniture piece.
5. Your changing pad must include safety straps to secure your baby while you change his diaper. Babies have a tendency to wriggle around and roll over while getting changed, and straps will keep him safely in place and make performing this task easier for you.
6. Make sure your changing table or dresser is made of a material with a finish that is easy to clean and disinfect. Wood tables need to have a durable, non-toxic finish. For extra convenience, choose a table with a sturdy plastic top that will withstand multiple cleanings.
7. Changing pads keep your baby comfortable and protect the table surface. Comfortable babies squirm less while you struggle with sticky diaper tabs or slippery tubes of ointment. Choose pads with easy-to-clean vinyl surfaces, and add removable cloth covers for an extra layer of sanitary softness.
8. Just because your changing table is the site of dirty work doesn't mean it should be ugly. Changing tables and dressers are available in every style, from modern to traditional to utilitarian, to match the decor and spirit of your nursery.
9. Open shelving, drawers, and enclosed cabinets are just a few of the storage options available on changing tables and dressers. Open designs are more easily accessible, while closed versions eliminate the cluttered look in your nursery. To choose, consider how you might repurpose the table after the diaper phase, whether as a bedroom dresser or as extra storage in your bathroom, kitchen, or garage.
10. All of our changing tables undergo rigorous testing and meet all safety standards. An important consideration!
