Making a changing chest for your beloved child with your own hands

How to make a mattress for a hanging table with your own hands

Previously, various types of structures and features of their assembly were considered.
But of course that's not all. For the convenience of the child, any type of changing table should be equipped with a special hard mattress on which the little one will lie. It’s easy to sew a similar changing mattress for a chest of drawers or a board table with your own hands, spending a small amount of time. Depending on the size of the diaper base, the size of the mattress may vary. It must correspond to the size of the base board of the diaper. You can find many ready-made drawings on the Internet, since changing tables are made in standard standard sizes: up to 70 cm in length for newborns or up to a meter in length for children up to one and a half years old.

Let's look at what it takes to sew a mattress for a changing chest with your own hands. First of all - patterns. You should also decide on the filling and upholstery material.

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We will need:

• linen fabric of a single color for stuffing - 200x100 cm;
• white cotton fabric with a bright pattern for the outer layer - 120x100 cm;
• filling made of padding polyester or polypropylene - 120x100 cm;
• sewing machine for stitching fabric.

The process of sewing a mattress can be divided into the following steps:

• take two pieces of fabric for the lining, measuring 65x75 cm;
• stuffing material is laid between them;
• to fasten the padding, you need to stitch the pieces of fabric for the lining together;
• The fabric for the outer layer is laid on top. The base is stitched several times to hold the layers together.

Important! Before you start sewing, you should first wash the fabric intended for the base to shrink it.

After making the base of the mattress, soft sides are made in a similar way, designed to protect the child from injuries from the corners:

• the size of the fabric for the sides is determined by the size of the sides themselves, plus 2 centimeters of fabric on all sides;
• stuffing material is placed between the layers of fabric, after which the pieces of fabric are stitched together;
• the finished soft sides are stitched to the base of the mattress, resulting in a solid structure.

Standard sizes

On the changing surface, the baby can be positioned with its legs or side facing the mother. Models with a longitudinal table are narrower and more compact, but dressing the baby in this position is difficult. If you choose a chest of drawers with this arrangement, in addition to access to the front with drawers, you will have to provide free access to it from the side, which is not always convenient.

Manufacturers claim that standard changing chests are suitable for children under one year of age. The size of the space for performing hygiene procedures can be from 70 to 100 cm. A length of 70 cm is suitable for a six-month-old baby, but for an older child more space is needed. If possible, you should immediately choose a model with a surface length of 90–100 cm. The width of the board should not be less than 44 cm, the standard height of the fence sides is from 15.5 cm. The number of drawers ranges from 1 to 5.

Wide chests of drawers with a changing table, on which the baby is placed with his feet facing his mother, are much more convenient to use, but they take up more space. True, here you don’t have to worry about a free approach from the side. A compromise between these models is a narrow chest of drawers with a folding or overhead table, which protrudes slightly beyond the dimensions of the furniture. In this case, the dressing area allows you to place the baby with his legs facing his mother.

Advantages of wooden chests of drawers, range of models, colors and styles

Folding surface parameters: 66–77 cm wide and 70–96 cm long. The changing area in transformable furniture is 61–66 cm. The standard height of children's chests of drawers is about one meter (95–105 cm). The height of the furniture should be selected based on the height of the mother: it should be comfortable for the woman to lay the baby down and care for him without straining her back.

Why do you need a changing table?

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Some will say that a diaper changer is an optional luxury. Really, in any apartment there are plenty of surfaces on which you can change your baby’s clothes! But when these manipulations have to be done tens of times a day, running around the room in search of diapers, powders and creams, then caring for the child begins to go beyond the concept of happy motherhood. Swaddling, changing clothes for walks, changing diapers, clothes soiled during feeding, massage and hygiene procedures, air baths - this is not a complete list of the purposes of a swaddling device.

The most persistent ones decide to do without a changing table, sacrificing the health of their backs, already weakened by bearing a child, at the altar. Wise mothers unconditionally fit this simple thing into the interior of the children's room.

The diaper is usually designed for children of the first year of life. But in fact, most parents decide for themselves how many months a changing table is needed, based on the growth and development of their child. Typically, swaddlers “live” up to six months, because at this age the child begins to actively explore the world around him, tries to move independently, and with the slightest oversight risks tumbling onto the floor. Therefore, the baby’s temperament takes precedence over the manufacturer’s recommendations.

His height also matters: the length of the diaper is usually 70–80 cm, and when the child outgrows it, using the table becomes uncomfortable.

Chest of drawers with changing table development and manufacturing of parts

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By and large, you won’t have to develop any projects - all you need to do is scroll through a dozen or maybe a few more sites and choose the model of changing table for newborns that suits you. It’s better to go with the option combined with a chest of drawers. Because one product combines two functions at once - a table for caring for a baby, and storage space for all kinds of linen

You need to pay attention to a model in which the changing table is subsequently removed and what remains is just a chest of drawers that can be used further. Moreover, if you search carefully, the model of this furniture you are interested in can even be found in the drawings

changing table drawing

Then everything is simple - if the need arises, then we rework the drawing to fit our dimensions, go to the nearest sawing shop and place an order for the purchase of laminated chipboard furniture panels and its cutting. After a maximum of a week, you will be enthusiastically playing with an adult construction set called “build a changing table with your own hands.” I'm sure everything will work out for you in the best possible way! After all, you probably managed to thoroughly think through the design of this furniture down to the smallest detail in all the previous time.

Features and Benefits

It is safe to swaddle, dress your baby, give him a massage, and play finger games, most conveniently on a flat, stable surface. Some mothers are content with a regular bed or sofa. But at the same time, the load on the woman’s spine increases - low furniture forces her to bend over the baby, bent in an uncomfortable position. Other parents use a table for these purposes, and there should always be free space on it not only for the child, but also for things to care for him. And when children's cosmetics, towels, and undershirts are stored in another place, the mother will have to leave the baby if she forgot to bring some care products.

In view of the above, it is much more comfortable to use a changing table or chest of drawers specially designed for changing clothes. The furniture is useful, comfortable, and most importantly, multifunctional. In addition, the design is compact, which allows it to be placed even in a small room. Depending on the configuration, the chest of drawers can be used for:

• storage of children's things, cosmetics;
• swaddling and changing the baby;
• performing massages, taking air baths;
• hygiene procedures;
• bathing (furniture with a built-in bath);
• medical examination during a doctor's visit.

A children's chest of drawers can be made in any style and color - choosing the right option will not be difficult. The main requirements are the presence of sides covered with silicone inserts, the absence of sharp corners, and stability. The larger the surface for changing a baby, the more comfortable and longer the furniture can be used - on average up to a year. When choosing an installation location, you need to take into account that there must be a free and safe passage from the front to the chest of drawers with a changing table for newborns.

It is important to remember that leaving an infant unattended on a high open surface, even one equipped with sides, is strictly prohibited. This applies to children of any age. But you need to especially carefully monitor the baby, who has already learned to actively roll over from his stomach to his back.

DIY changing mattress

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Choosing a changing mattress

The mattress does not necessarily have to lie on a changing chest or table. It will fit on a regular table or any flat and stable surface. With the help of soft sides on the mattress, the baby will always be safe. This product folds up and fits into a bag, so it is convenient for transportation.

Here are some recommendations for making a changing mattress with your own hands:

For sewing, you can take an old blanket made of padding polyester. Cut it into parts of the required sizes. Hem them and you can use them for their intended purpose. Make the covers with a zipper, then you can remove and wash them as needed. When choosing fabric for a mattress, pay attention to natural materials. Before sewing, wash the fabric to ensure it shrinks immediately.

Remember that there should not be a single seam on the mattress, either internal or external. It must be sewn from a whole piece of fabric. The baby's skin is very sensitive and even the most inconspicuous seam can rub it.

You cannot use a synthetic mattress. It contains chemicals that can cause allergies. The same applies to the choice of fabric; it should be natural and not dyed.

It’s better to let the mattress be dim, but comfortable and safe for a newborn baby.

Materials and tools needed for sewing

DIY changing mattress

In order to sew a changing mattress on a table, you need to prepare:

• fabric for covering the product;
• synthetic winterizer, foam rubber, cotton wool or any other material for padding;
• ruler or centimeter for precise measurement of parts;
• a piece of soap or chalk to make the necessary marks;
• scissors to cut fabric and padding, take sharp ones so that they cut well;
• threads to match the fabric;
• sewing pins for fixing the edges of the fabric;
• sewing machine, before work, check it for serviceability, lubricate the necessary parts with oil;
• an iron will be needed to steam the fabric and smooth out the seams;
• details for decorating the product.

If you want to decorate the mattress, you can use any details. You can make a ruffle along the edge of the sides using the same fabric as the mattress cover, or you can use a wide ribbon of any color. You can sew small and large bows and flowers. An excellent option would be small toys attached to the edges of the sides.

The child will focus on them

Sewing master class

To sew a changing mat with your own hands, you will need to spend a little effort and time. Decide on the shape, color and size of the product.

You will need materials in the following sizes:

1. One and a half meters of front main fabric.
2. The lining will go two meters.
3. The material for stuffing is one and a half meters.

Sizes may vary depending on what size table you are sewing the mattress on.

Stages of sewing the product:

• Make the main canvas.
• Take two pieces of fabric for the lining, sixty-five by seventy-five centimeters.
• Place some stuffing in the middle and stitch a couple of times. This is necessary to secure the packing.
• Prepare the main fabric of the same dimensions, place it on top of the prepared workpiece, and overcast so that all three layers are held together.
• The main part of the mattress is done - you can move on to the sides.
• The sides serve as a barrier to protect the baby from impacts, so they need to be made soft.

Sewing pattern for a changing mat

• Measure all sides where the sides will be. Add a couple of centimeters to these measurements along the edges for seams.
• Sew two types of fabrics into a strip from the blank.
• Fold it in half and place padding along the entire length.
• Sew several times at a distance of eight centimeters.
• Fasten all layers together.
• Finish the first edge of the strip and sew the edge to the main part. When you reach the edge of the corner, try the mattress on the table on which it will lie.
• After sewing, trim off any excess and sew.
• Sew the border in front and, having placed the structure on the table, sew the corners of the borders.

You will get a soft and safe mattress on the changing table for various baby procedures. If you sew correctly, it will be comfortable and will allow you to place your baby and all the necessary items for procedures on it.

Thanks to the diagrams and drawings, you will be able to sew a safe mattress for your baby’s hygiene procedures. Whatever option you choose, you will succeed, sewing a mattress for a changing table is not a complicated technique. Every mother can cope with such an interesting and simple task if she has the desire and imagination.

Popular models

The difference between a changing chest and a regular one is the presence of a place on the top surface for child care. The classic model is equipped with a built-in table and drawers. Designs can be of two types - overhead and folding. Manufacturers often produce changing chests with an extension, open shelves, side niches, a bathtub, and wheels for ease of movement.

As a rule, a waterproof mattress with soft padding made of hypoallergenic materials is included with the changing board. The main disadvantage of a built-in board is the limited functionality of the chest of drawers. Accordingly, the furniture will lose relevance when the child grows up.

With overhead table

The soft changing board for the chest of drawers is a separate element. It is placed on the top cover of the furniture while caring for the child, and then it can be removed and put away. The design of the cover allows it to be installed without any fastenings. Such a board is usually supplemented with protective sides and a soft, waterproof lining.

If the nursery already has an ordinary small cabinet, it can be supplemented with a self-made table cover. To complete the task, you will need high-quality lumber and well-constructed product drawings. If a person has extensive experience working with wood, even making an entire changing chest with his own hands will not cause him any difficulties.

The model with an overhead board is more practical than other options. The table can be easily removed, and the chest of drawers can continue to be used even when the child has grown up.

With folding table

The folding surface folds in half at the top of the cabinet, that is, the dimensions of the furniture are not tied to the size of the changing area. When unfolded, the table protrudes slightly beyond the top lid of the chest of drawers, allowing you to comfortably place a child and all the necessary care items on it. When there is no longer a need for a changing area, the folded board can be used as a shelf or you can remove the fastenings and put it away completely, turning the children's chest of drawers into a regular linen closet.

Shapes, colors and styles of long chests of drawers for the living room, placement nuances

With hinged lid and built-in bath

Changing chests with a bathtub are suitable only for the youngest children. As a rule, such models move on wheels to make it convenient to use the furniture anywhere in the apartment. For example, if you have a spacious bathroom, you can move the chest of drawers there for bathing time, or move it to the middle of the room for the convenience of parents and to protect the walls from accidental splashes.

When a chest of drawers with a changing table is placed in a permanent place, the wheels must be blocked to eliminate the possibility of injury to the baby as a result of accidental movement of the furniture during hygiene procedures.

There are two options for the location of the bath:

• below under the folding changing board;
• in the form of a retractable structure.

In the first case, you will have to lift the hinged lid to access the tub, and then lower it again when it is time to dry and change the baby. It is difficult to perform all these manipulations alone. A pull-out bathtub is much more convenient. After washing, the baby is simply transferred to the table, where everything is ready to be dressed. This model of chest of drawers is convenient for bathing, but collecting and draining water is quite difficult, especially if water procedures take place in the living room. You will have to use buckets or hoses - this is a significant disadvantage of the product.

Transformers

A transforming bed with a chest of drawers is a multifunctional design. Depending on their height, a child can use it up to 8 years old. Initially, the baby sleeps in the cradle, and the chest of drawers is attached to it at the head or feet. When the child turns 3–4 years old, the bedside table is disconnected from the bed, placing these pieces of furniture separately. You can continue to use the bed, the only caveat is that you will have to purchase a new mattress, since the size of the sleeping surface will increase.

There are transformer options in which the chest of drawers folds out into a desk or is disassembled into separate elements: a bedside table, hanging shelves. Both designs are convenient and functional, but the second type is much more expensive. However, it will last much longer as a storage space, a table for games and activities, shelves for small items and toys.

Types of changing tables

The variety of changing tables available today is staggering. They are made of plastic, metal and wood, stationary and folding, with shelves and drawers, and sometimes even equipped with a bathtub - how can a young mother not get confused! But it's not all that complicated. The main thing is to analyze your conditions and narrow your search to models that meet the necessary criteria.

Mobility

Modern realities are such that not every young family has space capable of accommodating all the innovations developed for the care and development of a child. Undoubtedly, you can successfully raise children with only a crib, a potty and a bath. But manufacturers have found a way to make life easier for mothers living in cramped conditions by developing a variety of mobile swaddling devices. These include:

• tables with folding legs;
• hanging wall models;
• textile changing mats with sides that can be stored rolled up and taken with you on the road;
• rigid boards-changers for installation on the sides of a crib and other surfaces.

Functionality

If there is a free bedside table or bookcase in the children's room that can be moved to a mobile changing station and solve the problem of functionality for yourself, then there is no point in paying more. What if there is nowhere to store diapers, jars and tubes? By leaving the baby even for a minute, the mother risks finding him on the floor with all the ensuing consequences. The presence of shelves, drawers or organizers is a very important criterion that borders on safety. A mother will never lose tactile contact with her child and will not allow him to be injured if her choice is:

• shelf table;
• changing chest

Such options have another advantage: they can be used throughout the subsequent years of the child’s life as a cabinet for things or toys, because the changing surface in many stationary models is removable. The chest of drawers will also protect the contents from dust.

As a separate type, it is worth mentioning special diapers with a built-in bath, which allow you to combine the procedure of bathing and changing clothes and not torment your child with temperature contrasts. After bathing, the bath is closed with a hinged lid, which serves as a changing surface. If you can’t turn around in the bathroom without a diaper changer, then you can use a mobile changing board there, placing it on the washing machine.

Advantages of a changing chest for newborns

Parents often doubt whether it is worth buying this or that item for their long-awaited baby. Tens of thousands of mothers and fathers who have chosen to purchase such a table claim that this is one of the most necessary things. And that's why:

1. The design of the changing chest is stable and safe, which means you don’t have to worry about your baby falling.
2. A large and flat working surface, located at the optimal height, guarantees convenience during daily hygiene procedures, gymnastics, games, massage, and air baths.
3. This changing table is very compact and does not take up much space. At the same time, it allows you to place in one place almost all the things necessary to care for your baby: from diapers and wipes to a full wardrobe, including outerwear. The size can be selected based on the available space.
4. This is a necessary thing if you have had a Caesarean section or have back problems (show at least one mother whose back does not hurt).
5. Spending time with your baby will not cause physical discomfort. You can simply rest your elbows on the changing table and talk to your heart's content with your child (by the way, psychologists say that the position when a mother bends over a lying baby has the most beneficial effect on his development, providing a feeling of security and interest).
6. The surface of the table is perfectly flat, with an optimal level of rigidity, which ensures the correct formation of the spine.
7. This piece of furniture can decorate any room thanks to the large number of decor and style options. At the same time, the price can be found quite affordable.

All this can be felt after the first days of use.

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How can I replace a changing table?

Refusing to buy a changing table for financial reasons, parents either adapt to perform all manipulations with the baby, kneeling next to their own bed, or show their imagination and create a work area for themselves on any free surface. Sometimes the changing station is an ordinary desk covered with oilcloth and a blanket, sometimes wide window sills are used to change the baby’s clothes.

All of these replacements have their drawbacks: low functionality (there are no shelves or organizer with tools, powders and diapers at hand), in the case of a sofa, an insufficiently hard surface, which is so necessary for the baby to develop coordination or massage sessions, and unsafety due to the lack of restraints. Therefore, the main conditions for constructing an improvised pelenator are the creation of sides, its stability and elasticity.

How to choose a changing table for a newborn

Whatever the recommendations of manufacturers and pediatricians, when searching for a swaddling device, parents most often rely on two factors: its price and dimensions.

You should not think that financial capabilities greatly limit your freedom of choice. Often the cost of a changing table of the most truncated version from a well-known European brand turns out to be equal to the price of a full-fledged chest of drawers from a domestic manufacturer. In any case, the most affordable are mobile models.

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In the price range from 900 to 1500 rubles. you can buy a high-quality changing board (for example, Russian Polini Classic - 1000 rubles and Fairy - 1450 rubles or Polish Ber Ber Dino - 1400 rubles), and adding a little more - a domestic folding table with legs (for example, “Fairy” , from 1500 rub.).

If space allows, then it is better to choose a stationary changing table. Shelving units and chests of drawers will fit perfectly into the interior and will “grow up” with the baby, changing only their contents. The price range for such an acquisition will be from 3 to 7 thousand rubles. for domestic products (Fairy chests of drawers made of veneered chipboard or solid wood shelves from Angela Bella), and 8–15 thousand rubles. for foreign models (laconic German tables from Geuther or bright Italian high-tech from Brevi). When choosing fashionable hanging models or tables equipped with bathtubs, you should be prepared to spend up to 20 thousand rubles. and higher.

Preoccupied with the question of how much a changing table costs, many parents lose sight of other equally important points:

• the materials from which it is made must be environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic;
• the coating should be moisture-repellent, but not slippery;
• all parts of the structure must be easy to clean;
• It is worth choosing a diaper with the maximum length so that the baby does not outgrow it in the first months of life;
• Thoughtful ergonomics - easy opening of drawers, stability, non-slip legs - will be an indisputable advantage.

“Somehow, we ourselves grew up without diapers,” many mothers think, crossing this device off the list of must-have purchases for a newborn. And then they remember the tired faces of their own mothers and understand: yes, you can get by, but at the cost of your own health and comfort. Yet motherhood is not a sacrifice, but the happiest time for a woman fulfilling her great destiny - to continue the human race.

February 16, 2017

Children's furniture / Changing tables

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What is needed for production

First, we need to decide which stages of work we will do ourselves, and which we can entrust to the craftsmen. For example, in special woodworking workshops you can not only purchase material for the base, but also order cutting of parts according to ready-made drawings.

• jigsaw for cutting parts from the slab;
• sanding material: fine mesh sandpaper or grinding wheel;
• screws or self-tapping screws for wood (differ in more pronounced carvings);
• special hypoallergenic paint and primer for wood.

It is customary to choose chipboard or MDF boards as the material for the base, which are used for the manufacture of cabinet furniture

Natural wood is an aesthetically attractive, but still expensive and heavy material, so it is better to pay attention to more budget-friendly panels

Depending on the changing table design you choose, you may also need connecting mechanisms, guides, handles, padded legs and ties. In this article we will look at the main types of tables so that you can choose the most suitable option based on your preferences and family budget.

How to choose or make a changing table

The length and width of the tabletop should be 5-10 centimeters larger than a standard baby diaper. Firstly, it will be more convenient to swaddle the baby, perform hygiene procedures, etc. Secondly, the remaining free space will allow you to store some necessary hygiene products, medications, etc. on the changing table.

It’s definitely worth making small sides on three sides of the tabletop of the changing table so that the baby can’t roll off it when he grows up a little. The material from which the table will be made/purchased should be easy to wet clean (it is recommended to wipe it with an antiseptic several times a day).

As for the additional features of the changing table, some young mothers use it as a board for ironing clothes. There are no contraindications for such manipulations, but you should still use the changing table only for its intended purpose, and buy a special board for ironing clothes.

Some mothers try to do without a changing table at all; they perform all hygiene procedures for their babies, most often on their beds. Of course, this is the mother's choice. However, in this case, the woman often has to bend over to the child, and, most likely, her back will soon begin to hurt. It should be remembered that excessive fatigue has a bad effect on lactation.

Tips for choosing

When choosing a baby changing chest, you should first of all pay attention to the material of manufacture and the overall quality of workmanship, which directly affect the health and safety of the child. But design is not such a priority when buying furniture for a newborn baby. If you choose a functional changing chest, you can later transform it into a classic version and store children's things and toys there. This is one of the ways to teach your baby to have order, because he will always know where his clothes are.

Advantages and characteristics of tall chests of drawers, range of models

Children's chests of drawers, including 2-in-1 models (chest of drawers + changing area), must meet the following requirements:

• availability of certificates of quality and compliance with GOSTs;
• absence of unpleasant odor, external defects, protruding sharp parts;
• reliability of fastenings;
• structural stability;
• the presence of a durable fence in the changing area;
• smooth and free movement of drawers and lids, protection against their arbitrary loss;
• wheels equipped with a locking mechanism.

Before purchasing furniture for changing a baby, it is important not only to choose a place to place it, but also to carefully measure the size of the free space. In addition, you need to take into account the height of the future chest of drawers, determine whether shelves or cabinets hanging from above will interfere, and whether there is a convenient approach to the design.

The height of the products varies from 88–92 (domestic brands) to 99–108 cm (European brands). When choosing this option, they are guided by the mother’s growth - in the process of caring for the baby, she should not have a feeling of heaviness in her arms and back.

Availability of quality certificates and compliance with GOST

No unpleasant odor, external defects, or protruding sharp parts

Reliability of fastenings, stability of the structure, presence of a durable fence in the changing area

How to choose a changing chest

First, you should determine what size of such a chest of drawers you need, what functions are important to you in order to provide your baby with a comfortable and safe environment.

Previously, women had to swaddle their babies while going for a walk or simply changing the baby using a simple table or bed. In both cases it was inconvenient and impractical: the woman had to vacate the table each time or bend low to the bed. It’s good that manufacturers are trying to come up with something new, and now every family can afford to purchase this useful device. A changing chest for babies brings convenience not only to babies, but also helps to maintain a woman’s health. In addition, today there are a large number of chests of drawers on sale that combine cabinets for clothes and cosmetics for a newborn, bathtubs, and so on.

The changing chest combines the functions of a changing table and drawers for various small items and baby clothes.

Experts recommend not to give up this practical device and not to save money when purchasing it. Due to the large assortment of such furniture, it is not always easy to choose exactly the chest of drawers that is needed. Before you finally make a choice, be sure to carefully inspect the chest of drawers, study all its advantages and disadvantages. Let's look at what options for such furniture for kids are offered on the modern market.

And you should pay attention to just a few factors: the size of the children's room, the dimensions of the changing table, the equipment with a bathtub, the number of shelves and drawers. There is also an addition to this chest of drawers - a special mattress for the baby, which may differ in the material used in its manufacture

It is important to choose a high-quality chest of drawers for changing your baby, using only natural and environmentally friendly materials. In this case, you should make sure that the chest of drawers does not contain glue or paints that are hazardous to health.

This can be found out from documents confirming the quality and compliance with the manufacturing standards of this item. In addition, parents must remember the only and very important rule: never leave the baby unattended on such a table, despite all its safety.

The choice of changing chests is very wide: from classic models to creative ones.

If we talk about the size of this piece of furniture, then there are narrow and fairly wide chests of drawers. Wide tables are convenient because the baby will be face to face with the mother, as a result of which changing a diaper will become simple and hassle-free. And changing your baby’s clothes on such a chest of drawers is much more comfortable. The only drawback is the dimensions: not everyone’s children’s room is large enough to place such a chest of drawers there.

Narrow chests of drawers are compact, but they are quite difficult to use: the baby must be positioned across, which is not very convenient. Chests of drawers equipped with a bathtub are ideal because after bathing, the mother does not have to run far with the baby to dress him. And you won’t have to think about where and how to put the bathtub.

Manufacturing materials

The changing chest should be made of environmentally friendly and safe material. The following options are usually used.

• Solid wood. Completely safe for children, but quite expensive. Requires special protection from moisture.
• MDF. An excellent analogue to wood, the characteristics are the same, and the cost is lower.
• Plastic. This chest of drawers is inexpensive and looks good. Not afraid of moisture. Unfortunately, it is not resistant to mechanical damage.
• Chipboard. The cheapest material. Buying a chest of drawers made of chipboard is far from the best solution. Such a slab does not last long, warping under the influence of moisture and stress. There is also a risk of purchasing a product that is not made according to modern requirements; this may be unsafe for the baby.

A changing chest is an excellent solution for a small children's room. Here you will get not only a place to change your child's clothes, but also a well-thought-out storage system.

How to use the changing table

Before placing your baby on the changing table, you should cover the tabletop with a blanket folded several times. However, a young mother should remember that such a blanket should be washed 1-2 times a week so that it does not accumulate dust. You can consider another option: covering such a blanket with a diaper.

Under the table or near it, mom can put a plastic bucket where she will throw diapers or wet clothes or nappies. At the first opportunity, such contaminants should be removed from the room where the baby lives: diapers should be thrown away and diapers should be washed.