Changing Table questions please! - Page 4

kmbabycrazy · Apr 4th, 2012, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by maysiemoo

I think i just fell in love with this

http://pinterest.com/pin/230035493436956969/

martz lack of space in my case and needing more storage but has to be in a hallway. My baby will be sharing with a teenager with lots and i mean lots of stuff!

Me too x

Martz · Apr 4th, 2012, 04:51 AM

what I meant is, why do you need a proper changer thing:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...%3ECHANGER.htm

like this for instance. When you could just put the changing mat directly on to a chest of drawers??? Sorry I think i have this all muddled lol x

Sunshine12 · Apr 4th, 2012, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Martz

what I meant is, why do you need a proper changer thing:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...%3ECHANGER.htm

like this for instance. When you could just put the changing mat directly on to a chest of drawers??? Sorry I think i have this all muddled lol x

Yes hun thanks. I agree. I never thought of that until someone mentioned it as I presumed you needed something to make sure the mat was secured IYKWIM.

Im thinking of going down this route now and just putting a mat on top of a chest of drawers. Thanks!! x

Martz · Apr 4th, 2012, 04:59 AM

Ahh I see! I was getting very confused and it seemed like a bit of a waste of money?! I can understand the cot changer type ones so that you can change them width ways across the cot but the ones that just go on top of the chest of drawers dont really serve a purpose in my opinion as a chest of drawers is already a flat surface! Unless you push the change mat, the baby wont slide off lol. Id save the pennies and put it towards something else

Reno · Apr 4th, 2012, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rhdr9193..x

Personally I see no point in changing tables, ye floor and a changing mat seems perfectly fine :/
Just my thoughts xx

This is what we plan on doing too! We didn't even go for a chest of drawers in the end! We got 3 half-height Billy bookshelves at £9.99 each http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/80085707/
and put them side-by-side. Then bought transparent storage boxes to put in the shelves for £1 each to keep nappies...wipes...cotton wool...etc all seperate! http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/pr...319/#/70102972.

It looks great, was really cheap, plus we can see where everything is kept without having to open drawers (but still looks tidy)!

Might need to re-think things if I have an emergency section, but it may just mean that DH has to do all the nappy changes while he is on paternity leave!

Sunshine12 · Apr 4th, 2012, 05:22 AM

Ive bitten the bullet and bought these (which, TBH, got shit reviews but Im going to risk it anyway as they were reduced to £60 new from ebay so if they dont last it doesnt really matter.)

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Search...ms/3773774.htm

Ill just put a changing mat on top like suggested on here rather than buy the changing top bit. I can always get it later if I decide I need it. Again, thanks as I never even thought of doing that.

There were loads of changing tables/drawers on localbargainfinder.co.uk but unfortunately none in my area.

Thats another thing scored off the "to buy" list!!

petitpas · Apr 4th, 2012, 05:22 AM

If you just place the slippery plastic changing mat straight onto the smooth top of the chest of drawers there is a risk of it sliding or slipping. This is more of a concern as your baby becomes stronger and can push against the wall or kick or something.
So maybe screw down the mat or stick it down or add sides to the top of the chest for safety?
I'm also wondering about the option of putting an anti slip mat between the mat and the dresser but don't know how safe that is. Probably better than nothing and it'll only cost you a pound or two for the anti slip material.

maysiemoo · Apr 4th, 2012, 05:29 AM

my hope it by the time i need to worry about baby moving to strongly my back will be back to normal and i will just have one in the living room on the floor

i have 2 separate flights of stairs so also want chest unit on middle landing so not to fair too walk. these flights of stairs don't half get me out of puff already. I need a rest halfway up the 2nd set if i start at the bottom lol

maysiemoo · Apr 4th, 2012, 05:32 AM

since when has argos had a tv channel? its In The Nursery

11:15am - 12:00pm

so now on. looking at it online now lol

ifoundmysoul · Apr 4th, 2012, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by petitpas

If you just place the slippery plastic changing mat straight onto the smooth top of the chest of drawers there is a risk of it sliding or slipping. This is more of a concern as your baby becomes stronger and can push against the wall or kick or something.
So maybe screw down the mat or stick it down or add sides to the top of the chest for safety?
I'm also wondering about the option of putting an anti slip mat between the mat and the dresser but don't know how safe that is. Probably better than nothing and it'll only cost you a pound or two for the anti slip material.

you could use sticky back velcro to keep it still

Apr 4th, 2012, 04:51 AM	#32
Martz Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,350	what I meant is, why do you need a proper changer thing: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...%3ECHANGER.htm like this for instance. When you could just put the changing mat directly on to a chest of drawers??? Sorry I think i have this all muddled lol x

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Apr 4th, 2012, 04:59 AM	#34
Martz Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,350	Ahh I see! I was getting very confused and it seemed like a bit of a waste of money?! I can understand the cot changer type ones so that you can change them width ways across the cot but the ones that just go on top of the chest of drawers dont really serve a purpose in my opinion as a chest of drawers is already a flat surface! Unless you push the change mat, the baby wont slide off lol. Id save the pennies and put it towards something else

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Apr 4th, 2012, 05:22 AM	#36
Sunshine12 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 10,597	Ive bitten the bullet and bought these (which, TBH, got shit reviews but Im going to risk it anyway as they were reduced to £60 new from ebay so if they dont last it doesnt really matter.) http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Search...ms/3773774.htm Ill just put a changing mat on top like suggested on here rather than buy the changing top bit. I can always get it later if I decide I need it. Again, thanks as I never even thought of doing that. There were loads of changing tables/drawers on localbargainfinder.co.uk but unfortunately none in my area. Thats another thing scored off the "to buy" list!!

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Apr 4th, 2012, 05:22 AM	#37
petitpas Other BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 14,700	If you just place the slippery plastic changing mat straight onto the smooth top of the chest of drawers there is a risk of it sliding or slipping. This is more of a concern as your baby becomes stronger and can push against the wall or kick or something. So maybe screw down the mat or stick it down or add sides to the top of the chest for safety? I'm also wondering about the option of putting an anti slip mat between the mat and the dresser but don't know how safe that is. Probably better than nothing and it'll only cost you a pound or two for the anti slip material.

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Apr 4th, 2012, 05:29 AM	#38
maysiemoo Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: oxfordshire uk Posts: 1,338	my hope it by the time i need to worry about baby moving to strongly my back will be back to normal and i will just have one in the living room on the floor i have 2 separate flights of stairs so also want chest unit on middle landing so not to fair too walk. these flights of stairs don't half get me out of puff already. I need a rest halfway up the 2nd set if i start at the bottom lol

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maysiemoo Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: oxfordshire uk Posts: 1,338	since when has argos had a tv channel? its In The Nursery 11:15am - 12:00pm so now on. looking at it online now lol

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