Mothers will definitely like the changing table, because with it, caring for a baby becomes much easier. It is necessary to process the navel, change diapers, wash the baby constantly, and the changing table helps to streamline these actions. For each child, there is a model suitable for his characteristics. The changing table is made from different materials, but each has its own drawbacks, which are important to familiarize yourself with.
When choosing a product, you need to consider the size of the room, functionality, as well as its safety. A table is not a necessity, but it is convenient with it, since it is made not only for changing, but also for changing the baby's clothes, massage, and water procedures.
Material selection
The table can be made from the following materials.
- Wood. The wooden table has a beautiful flat surface and is easy to paint. Wood products absorb sound and are resistant to electromechanical damage. Minus: due to moisture, surfaces change in size.
- Metal. Such material is not afraid of moisture. It is stable, easy to clean, durable. Tables made of this material will surprise parents with their variety of designs. Cons: difficult to transport.
- Chipboard. Before moisture and high temperatures, one can distinguish the resistance of the chipboard material, as well as it is durable. Cons: toxicity.
- Plastic. Pros: heat resistant, durable, moisture resistant. You can choose a bright plastic table that will attract the child's attention. But plastic has its drawbacks: chemical toxic elements spread in the air.
Purpose and varieties
The following varieties are distinguished.
- Changing board on a powerful bed. It is easy to transport, but it can only be placed on a flat surface, as the frame can lose its stability. When carrying furniture accessories, it must be lifted if you do not want to see the scratched floor.
- Changing board. It provides reliability, because the board is fenced on the sides. The furniture product is made of wood, it is easy to clean and environmentally friendly, it requires little space. But it also has few functions - you will not find lockers for clothes or shelves for cosmetics.
- Changeover shelf. It has hangers and trays, pockets and shelves for cosmetics. The product is easy to carry (has wheels with brakes), saves space. It is made from different materials.
- Changing table with a bath. The product can store linen and all kinds of bathing equipment.
- Chest of drawers / changing case. Get a changing mattress that has padded sides. The design of the chest of drawers looks elegant, but the mattress can be uncomfortable, fidgeting along the surface.
- Chest of drawers with a tray, changing board and shelf. In such a chest of drawers, you can change the bath for water procedures, a board can be placed in it. The product is moisture resistant and functional.
- Transforming table for changing. The transformer is also useful for an older child, because it can be used as a table for games and studies. Its dimensions make it possible to replace a desk.
- Children's bed with a chest of drawers and a changing table. This bed is designed for babies and adults up to ten years old.
- Folding table. Perfect for travelers as it can be easily placed in the trunk. The table is disassembled, looks like an ironing board. At the bottom of the table there are boards in which you can remove clothes and crumbs of diapers. There are products with a tray under the table.
- Wall-mounted table. As the name implies, the product is tightly attached to the wall without taking up much space. When the need arises, the table is opened, and under it there is a rack where you can put the necessary children's things.
Which model should you choose?
Due to the wide variety of models, you can get confused in the choice. The most popular among young mothers is a folding table, because it can be taken on the road, it takes up little space. But if there is a lot of space in the apartment, and you are not going anywhere, then why limit your choice? You can get a chest of drawers with sides, which is significantly cheaper than a changing table.
If you already have a chest of drawers, then you don't need to buy a new one. You can simply add a hard mattress to it, which can be easily sewn on your own. The advantages of a chest of drawers are obvious - it has many drawers in which you can put everything you need for crumbs, and in the future the chest of drawers can be filled with other items.
What you should pay attention to?
Dimensions and storage space
It will be better if you choose a larger table, because children grow up very quickly. For babies and half-year-olds, tables 70 cm long are suitable, and for children under 1 year old already 100 cm. Agree, the height should be comfortable for the mother too, so that she does not have to constantly bend over or, conversely, every now and then reach up. The tables should have boxes for baby things, diapers, napkins.
Stability and sides
Take the time to check the product - if the legs are not strong, then refuse such a table. It must be stable and have brakes on the casters. It is also important to protect the child from falling - for this, on the sides of the changing table there must be special bumpers of at least 6 cm.
Materials and design
The material must first of all be safe for the baby. In the first place is the tree. It is environmentally friendly and will last a long time; you can find beautiful models of the table from it. So, what should be in the changing table:
- wheels;
- various devices;
- bath;
- sides.
With the help of the wheels it will be easy to move the table throughout the apartment. The wheels must be firmly fixed, since the child may suffer from a falling off part. This includes different pockets, places where bottles will stand, various shelves. It will be convenient if everything is at hand, so mom does not have to run around the apartment in search of the necessary thing.
There are tables with a built-in bath, which is very convenient. But not everyone likes to do all things in one place; some people prefer to bathe the baby in a separate bath. The sides should be checked even in the store, because we are talking about a child. A constantly spinning crumb can knock down protective devices.
Choose a changing table responsibly, but do not forget to think about yourself - you should be comfortable using the product. Let caring for a child be a joy, not a torment. Having chosen a comfortable table, it will be easy for you to take care of your child.
You will learn more about how to choose a changing table in the following video.
