How to Buy a Changing Table
Find the right changing table solution with our information on table types and storage options.
Finding the right changing table is essential when it comes to getting your home ready for a baby. Prepare for the countless diaper changes by selecting the ideal changing solution for your family and nursery space. From standard changing tables with drawers to portable table and bathtub combinations, there are plenty of options when it comes to features and storage. Read through our information on changing table options, storage types, and features below.
Changing Table Options
A standard furniture piece for the nursery for easy diaper changing and storage.
- Easy on your back for laying baby down, changing baby, and picking baby up again
- Flexible future use for nursery or little kid's room
- Larger furniture piece that has a lot of storage, but takes up more space than a changing tray
A tray with edges that hold a cushion for the baby. These can be placed on top of a dresser or any flat surface.
- Maximum flexibility for changing options and locations
- Can be used on an existing dresser or furniture piece
Bathtub and Changer Combo
A foldable unit that has a small tub beneath the changing pad.
- Portable, less bulky, and easy to move around
- Many feature storage baskets underneath
- Two-in-one option for bathing and changing
- Most are only for babies up to 18 months or 30 pounds
Storage Types
It is important to keep any items you will need while changing your baby close by. There are several storage options to choose from when looking at a changing table; hampers to easily stash laundry, drawers filled with fresh diapers and baby powder. Consider where the changing table will be located so you can determine how much built-in storage to look for. * Drawers
Features
Consider what features and accessories are important to you in a changing table. A guardrail provides added safety along the sides of a tray or changing table top. Some pads and tables also come with safety straps to secure your infant while changing. Changing tables can also come with specialty features for easier use, like small steps for toddlers.
- For a budget-friendly option, secure a changing pad or tray on an existing dresser. Make sure the pad has both a safety strap for your infant and a strap to anchor it to the dresser.
