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Changing Table Buying Guide

CHANGING TABLES

Basics
Types
Accessories
Age Range
Safety Tips
Cost Range
Buying Tips
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Basics
A changing table provides a safe, convenient and sanitary place for you to change your baby's diaper. Your personal style with regard to look and finish will decide which changing table is for you. Changing tables are available in matching furniture collections to coordinate your entire nursery. Your changing table should be sturdy, well padded and include safety straps and guardrails to protect your baby from injury.

Types
Combination Style: This type of changing table offers the most storage space of all. It has both shelves and drawers, so you have lots of storage space and easy accessibility to everything you need. A vinyl changing pas is included but covers will have to be purchased separately.

Dresser Drawer: A changing table with dresser drawers offers a good deal of storage space. A vinyl changing pad is included but covers will have to purchased separately. When your child outgrows the table, you can continue to use it for extra storage space.

Open Shelves: A changing table with open shelves is extremely convenient because everything you need to change your baby is within reach and view. A vinyl changing pad is included but covers will have to purchased separately.

Accessories
Changing Pads can be purchased separately and are available in a wide variety of sizes and thicknesses. There are four types of changing pads: vinyl, cloth, contoured and disposable.

Changing Pad Covers are available in a wide variety of colors and make any changing pad comfortable for your baby.

Cloth Changing Pads are safe to throw in the washer/dryer. It is important, however, that any cloth pad have a waterproof layer on the reverse side o help keep the changing table sanitized.

Contoured Changing Pads may be placed on a changing table or a dresser to convert it to a changing station. This particular pad features contoured sides to keep your baby from rolling over and off the table. Diaper Organizers are available to keep diapers at arm's reach.

Disposable Changing Pads are available in multi packs and can thrown away ideal while on the go. These pads feature waterproof backings to keep liquids from leaking through.

Organizers hold all your changing needs and keep them organized.

Vinyl Changing Pads are convenient because they wipe clean easily and you can use them just about anywhere.

Wipe Warmers heat wipes to a comfortable temperature for your baby.

Age Range
You will use your changing table for about two years, from the day you bring baby home to when he or she is toilet trained. Purchase extra Changing Table Covers to throw in the wash to keep the changing area clean.

Safety Tips

• NEVER leave your baby unattended on the table.
  
  
• Before you change your baby's diaper, make sure everything you need is within reach such as washcloths, diapers, ointment, etc.
  
  
• Always used safety straps and keep one hand on your baby while changing. If your changing table does not have one, purchase them separately or with your changing pad.
  
  
• Check the weight limitations on your changing table as different babies grow at different rates. Construction varies with every table and some hold more weight than others.

• Make sure your changing table is sturdy and does not wobble.
  
  
• Check the height of the changing table. It should be a waist height to provide a comfortable level for you to change your baby.
  
  
• A changing table that offers drawers and shelves will be useful while you dress your baby.
  
  
• A changing table with dresser drawers should have metal glides. The metal glides will prevent the drawers from completely sliding out.
  
  
• Look for a pad that suits your needs. Contoured pads provide extra safety if you have an active baby. Cloth pads provide the most comfort, but vinyl pads provide the most convenience. Busy parents should look into disposable pads for on the go.