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porter cot with change table

This is the change table I have and my son climbs.

A recomended type of change table

I also have a similar one of these, but i have an attachment that sits on top of it for shelves.. So once you have finished with changing nappies you can add the attachment for later...

This is the added attachment


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Choosing a change table (and where to place it.)

by Jessgore

(September 2007) (rank 11th)

When I was looking to buy a change table for my son I had no idea what I was looking for.

I have since discovered that while the one we did buy looks great in his room and did its job, it is no longer a very good choice... It still looks good but my son has learned to climb…

My change table has shelves and one little draw… Now I am not saying that they are no good, just now it has become a danger hazard as my son likes to climb the shelves and sit on top of it.

I moved the change table a couple of weeks back close to the window because it was a distraction for him while changing his nappies (he is one of those kids that likes to kick and scream when being changed and will fight hell or high water not to get a new nappy or clothes on.) While this works fantastically I had to move it…

If you do buy a change table with shelves, I would recommend placing it up against a wall, and away from any windows, as I found my son sitting on his change table playing with the cord that pulls the blinds up. Also there is a chance that they could work out how to open the window. (His room is on the second floor). And of course fall to the floor. Placing them next to the cot is not a good idea either because when they learn how to climb out of their cot they use the shelves as a ladder…

If you are planning on buying a non portable change table I would recommend those that have draws or cupboards, so that your children when old enough to climb don’t climb up on your change table. With these it is easy to install little child restraints.

If you plan on a portable one, I have a portable cot that came with a change table that sits on top and has a pocket at the side for all the little goodies. I kept this down stairs open for awhile when my son was pooping more often then not as it saved me having to climb the stairs all the time. And it is a great place to store toys, as well and if needed, too keep your child close while ill as you can set them up anywhere…

Good luck and my your children never turn into monkeys climb the change tables and pull out all the creams and wet naps so that next time you go for a change you have none left…

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| October 2007 \| Izzy

Re: Choosing a change table (and where to place it.)

Oh yes.. I have stopped a few people from buying the 2nd one on the picture for the same reason you said. That it's a great climbing accessory for toddlers!

I have the 2nd to the last picture myself. It still could be used to climb on when the drawers are open, so it's important to use the safety thing that it comes with to attach it to the well to prevent it from tilting over and falling on a child.

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| September 2007 \| ellamia

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Great advice. Change tables are great. I have one like your son climbs but my daughter doesnt do it. If she did it would be a no and thats the end of it. She understands when i say no its no. This will defiently help people finding the right change table. The idea of the bed i think is bad because my daughter runs on the bed and can easily fall off with a change table she cant move very far because i can grab her.

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| September 2007 \| taniagirly

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I didn't see a big need for a change table when my first son was born, instead I used the bed or a soft, washable quilt on the floor. With my second son my back was a lot weaker though, and it has taken 6 months to get the strength back in it. It would ache after about 2 minutes of leaning over the bed or baby bath! We have a fantastic change table now - but we didn't buy it! It was an old piece of office furniture with drawers and cubby holes which I painted white. It was just the right height and size! I bought a lovely change mat which matched the nursery decor and put it on top. There is enough room at the end of the mat for a small cane basket which I keep all the baby wipes, lotions etc in. I put the basket at the end where it can't be kicked off though! I put it right next to the cupboard where his clothes are kept, and I put some lovely big animal wall stickers above it to distract him. If I need to get him some more clothes in the middle of a nappy change I just put my left hand on his belly and reach for the clothes with my right hand. Much safer that way because I always feel uncomfortable which change tables - I have known too many people who's baby decided to roll over for the first time while on the change table! Hope this helps anyone who can't afford a change table, they are not always a necessity but can make a big difference for sore backs or even people who've had a c-section.

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| September 2007 \| yummymummyof3

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Great advice, I will add one piece of advice to those that have a c-section..... don't get a change table lol I had the whole works and I never used them, my bed was my change table and still is..... It was a nightmare searching and then not using it was even more of a nightmare lol xx

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| September 2007 \| Kellzacar

Re: Choosing a change table (and where to place it.)

Great article and pics. . .

Finding the right change table can be a nightmare for some parents, hopefully this will help.

Cheers Kellz

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| September 2007 \| FremantleDocker

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Love all the pics. Wish all these items were around when i was having my children. Great pics and excellent advice. thankyou

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	5.00 (Excellent) \| September 2007 \| cazza

Re: Choosing a change table (and where to place it.)

Great article and pics there,,, should help new mums for sure to know what to look for,..

and brought back memories for me. as we had a melamine one with 6 draws, and yes little monkeys climb, and ours broke after 3 kids....

take care
love cazza

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