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When my daughter was around 18 months old, I was really kicking myself for not buying a bigger change table. At the time, we didn't have very much money and not much room in the nursery, but it sure would have come in handy once she got big and wiggly.

I've come up with a few buying tips for shopping for your baby's change table to save you from regretting your purchase like I did.
  • If you have the room for it in your nursery, buy the biggest change table you can afford. Trust me, you will never regret it. Even when you have a newborn, it's nice to have the extra room to set down the dirty diaper while you finish changing her little bum.
  • It's also nice to have room for the wipes or washcloths and any other diaper changing accessories you might use. Not to mention when they get older, you'll need the extra room for those growing legs and that squirming body.
  • Don't just buy a change table for looks. Make sure the height is at a comfortable level for you as well. Changing 2500 diapers in the first year can add up to a lot of time spent hunched over a short change table.
  • If you're trying to make the most of the space in your baby's room, you can purchase a changing pad and place it on top of a dresser that's at a comfortable height for you. Make sure it comes with a safety strap for extra precaution. The drawers of the dresser can be used to store diapers, wipes and clothes. Once you're done using it as a change table, it can be used just as a dresser.
  • Some change tables are made from flimsy thin pieces of wood. These should definitely be avoided. If you can shake it with your hands, don't give it a second glance. Also, when purchasing a change table from a second hand store, check for any cracks in the wood or loose pieces.
  • Regardless of which type of change table you purchase, make sure there is a guardrail. Babies can move so quickly that even while you're keeping one hand on them, they can easily roll over and fall off the table before you can catch them. This is also where safety straps come in handy. It may be a pain in the butt to secure your baby every time, but you'll be wishing you had used them if your baby topples off the change table onto the floor. To keep from having to let go of your baby, make sure everything you need is at hand before changing them.
  • Buying a change table with shelves is nice for easy and quick access, but remember that when your baby turns into a toddler they'll be pulling diapers and baby powder off the shelf every chance they get. Installing shelves at your eye level beside the change table can provide the extra storage space you need to keep away items you don't want your toddler playing with.
  • Changing pad covers can be purchased in the baby section of most stores, but if the pad is small enough an old pillow case might cover it. I've also sewn old receiving blankets together to make covers.

If you simply cannot afford a change table for your baby, don't worry. Many moms (and dads nowadays) change their babies on a bed. But make sure you splurge for a water proof pad for those unexpected 'leaks'.
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