Various devices help in caring for a newborn, thanks to which parents get tired less and carry out all the manipulations faster. These include baby changing tables, among which folding options are in great demand. Let's see what the features of folding models are and what is important to pay attention to when we choose a folding changing table for newborns.
Features, pros and cons
Unlike stationary changing tables, which are often combined with dressers and baby cots, folding products are mobile and do not take up much space.
Their main advantage is the ability to install in any room.
Folded tables almost invisible indoors and take up a minimum of space. The time spent on folding the table when you need to swaddle the baby, and then folding it when the baby is already dressed, is only a few seconds.
This is a great option for a small apartment.when it is not possible to put a dimensional chest of drawers with a changing board. In addition, most of the folding table models can be easily transported. You can move it to another room, for example, put it in the bathroom to quickly dress the little one after bathing. It is also convenient to take such a thing with you on a trip, for example, if you are going to spend a few days at the dacha or visit relatives.
It is quite convenient to perform procedures on a folding table... So that all the necessary tools and things are at hand, in the design of such models there are usually shelves or organizers in the form of pockets.
Among the shortcomings, it can be noted that there are few such shelves in most folding tables, and there are no drawers that are used to store things in changing tables-dressers in folding models. In addition, if you bought a floor-standing model and the floor in the room is uneven, stability problems may arise.
Kinds
All folding tables are divided into several types depending on the fastening and size.
- Floor standing... Their design is similar to an ironing board or clothes dryer. This table has a folding support and a table top, on which there is a changing board with protective sides. There is a shelf at the bottom of the table, and on the side of many floor products there are pockets for storing small things. There are also models that have a bathtub at the bottom.
- Suspended... Such diapers are attached to the wall and are most in demand in a small apartment. They have a folding table top with a mattress on which the baby is changed, and in the part fixed on the wall there are usually shelves for cosmetics. To prevent the product from closing spontaneously, it has special stops. The model is mounted on the wall at a height suitable for the height of the parents.
Production materials
The support for floor-standing folding tables is usually made of metal - unpainted or covered with paint. The upper part is presented plastic countertop, on which there is a soft mattress covered waterproof cover... Folding wall tables are most often made wood or chipboard, but there are also models made of durable plastic... All these materials are tested as they must be non-toxic and absolutely safe for babies.
How to choose?
The most important criteria when purchasing a folding changing table should be characteristics such as safety, quality and usability.
When choosing a product by its appearance (shape, color, decor), you should make sure that it is strong, stable and reliable, made of materials that are harmless to children.
Check the folding mechanism of the floor folding table, inspect the shelves and other elements where the child's things will be stored. If you are looking at a wall-mounted model, in advance, choose a place in which the table will be mounted. In the store, check the maximum load on the product in kilograms, as well as the method of fastening.
Not least among the criteria is the price of the table. It depends on the popularity of the manufacturer and the materials used. There are models on sale for every wallet, so you can easily choose both a budget changing table and a more expensive product. In addition, before buying, it is advisable to read the reviews of those parents who have already purchased the folding table of your choice and are ready to talk about all its advantages and difficulties that they encountered during operation.
Features of use
A folding changing table is used from the first days of the baby at home until the moment when the baby grows so much that it will no longer fit on it or becomes so mobile that the use of the changing device will be dangerous. The table allows you to perform different actions - to change the baby's diaper, carry out hygiene procedures in the morning, change the baby's clothes during the day, massage the baby and arrange air baths.
Fiddling with a child on such a piece of furniture is much more convenient than on a sofa or on a regular table. An adult does not have to bend over and strain his back muscles, which is important when you consider how many times a baby needs to be changed in the first months of life.
Since the cover of the soft part of the table does not get wet, it is not required to cover the mattress on top with an oilcloth when changing the baby.
It is enough just to spread a soft diaper to make the baby more comfortable.
Thanks to the limiting sides, the baby is safe while on the table. However, constant supervision by an adult is necessary, especially if the baby is already 3-4 months old and has learned to roll over. Despite certain disadvantages of folding models, most parents call such changing tables a useful and functional thing.
Watch the video review of the folding changing table.
