Can any chest of drawers be a changing table?
Change table alternatives: It’s not essential to have a change table, you can set up your own change station on any flat, stable surface by using a change mat. That means the heirloom chest of drawers you’ve been saving for your first bub can do double duty – yay! The floor or bed could also work.
Can you put a change mat on top of drawers?
Changing Mats and Pads With its sturdy baseboard, it’s ready to use and can be placed on a chest of drawers, bed or placed under a baby gym on the floor to keep your little one distracted!
How big should a dresser be for a changing table?
Well, it’s a great idea to use a regular dresser for changing, especially if you’re limited in space. A good height would be about 36″ tall. A standard table might be 20″ wide x 26″ long x 36″ high.
How do I choose a change table?
Here are four important features to keep in mind to help you narrow the field.
- Assess the safety strap. The changing table you’re considering should have a pad that affixes to the table with a safety strap.
- Consider storage.
- Look for barriers on four sides.
- Check table height by bending over the table in the store.
How tall does a change table need to be?
How tall should a changing table be?
about 36″ tall
A good height would be about 36″ tall. A standard table might be 20″ wide x 26″ long x 36″ high. A standard changing pad is 17″ x 33″.
Can you add a changing topper to any dresser?
Dressers (with changing pads on top) offer storage, a flat surface and many also come within the height window of 36” to 42”. Dressers can have many similarities to regular changing tables, so by adding a changing pad onto the top, you can virtually turn any dresser into a place to change your baby’s diaper.
Is change mat necessary?
You don’t have to buy a changing mat. Many parents just lie their baby on a towel or muslin when they are nappy changing. But a changing mat is probably more convenient. Changing mats can be used on their own, or on top of a changing unit.
