Changing Table Buying Guide
You can diaper a baby almost anywhere she is safe from falling, even on the floor. But because you'll change more than 2,000
diapers in your baby's first year, your back and knees will benefit from something made for the task—either a standard changing
table or a dresser that doubles as one.
- Getting started
- Types
- Features
- Brands
Features
Changing tables make staying organized easy so that's something you'll need to think about when selecting one. Here are the changing-table features to consider.
Safety strap
Sturdiness
Wheels
Diaper direction
On most changing tables, you have to change your baby from the side. But on a few, such as the Stokke Care (www.stokkeusa.com), you can change your baby from head to toe, which some parents deem a more comfortable position.Wood
Depending on how much you'll use a changing table, you might want one with a good pedigree. Pricier changing tables tend to be sturdy and constructed from solid birch, beech, and maple rather than particleboard with a wood finish, although there are particleboard changing tables at the high end, too. If this is your first baby, and you plan a larger family, it might make sense to pay more. It's also worth spending a little more if you plan to convert the changing table into a media center, bookcase, or desk (an option with the Stokke Collections, www.stokke.com and Badger Basket, www.badgerbasket.com). In any event, look for wood surfaces that are smooth and splinter free.Height
As we mentioned, changing tables vary in height. Some are as low as 36 inches; others as high as 44 inches. If you're tall, go with a taller table or dresser and secure it to the wall to reduce the risk of it tipping. If you're shorter, aim lower.-
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