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Changing table?
I was just wondering if this item is something most new moms have these
days. I am not shopping yet but am trying to plan ahead for what I will need....and of course other people are trying to advise me on what I will need. I'm just wondering what is the big deal with a changing table?? My mom acts like I have to get one, but my husband and I are on a budget....my mom never had a changing table nor did any of her peers, but now she insists that everyone gets one to match their crib. Whatever happened to just changing the baby on a spare bed, lol??? I am not really worried about what people tell me I have to get, just curious if I would be missing out on some great convenience or something. We pared from 2 incomes down to one and it is a hard adjustment...I am more concerned about getting a good quality crib, car seat, and stroller than shelling out for a changing table... |
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Changing table?
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curious if I would be missing out on some great convenience or something. We pared from 2 incomes down to one and it is a hard adjustment...I am more concerned about getting a good quality crib, car seat, and stroller than shelling out for a changing table... Jill, I can't tell you whether you should have one or not, but let me tell you what my husband and I are planning. We're buying a used changing table/dresser combo unit from a friend who no longer needs it. It doesn't match a thing, but that's fine with me. But, I think it'll be useful for storing clothing, diapers, and the like. And it's a comfortable height at which to change the baby, avoiding sore backs from leaning too far over. Good luck with your options! -Kim -- kim dunkelberg i'm just a girl in the world |
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"Jill" wrote in message m... I was just wondering if this item is something most new moms have these days. I am not shopping yet but am trying to plan ahead for what I will need....and of course other people are trying to advise me on what I will need. I'm just wondering what is the big deal with a changing table?? I changed mine on whatever flat surface was available: bed,crib, floor, couch, etc. All you need is a blanket to place the baby on. |
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: concerned about getting a good quality crib, car seat, and stroller than : shelling out for a changing table... It's a convenience item. If you don't want it, don't get it. Personally, I want one. I prefer to have all of the items I will need in one nice organized place. Perhaps your mother can buy you one as a gift. It's nice that you are still talking to her about the baby and preparations. ~Carol Ann |
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Jill wrote:
I was just wondering if this item is something most new moms have these days. I have never had one and have been changing diapers for 4.5 years and I don't regret not having one :-) I use the floor or bed. I used the crib sometimes with Luke so I could change hime without the 2yo doing the baby changing dance over his head ;-) My vote is for saving your money! -- Nikki Mama to Hunter (4) and Luke (2) |
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Changing table?
You could always use a dresser you already have a attach one of those
changing pads (the shaped foam/vinyl things, they come with tabs along one side which you screw to the back of whatever piece of furniture you're using) to the top. I do think that having the changing area at a comfortable height is important for your comfort-you might be changing as many as 12 diapers a day at the start, after the most excruciating physical experience of your life. And also, believe me I speak from experience, once they are around 12-18 months on up until they're out of diapers, keeping them still from rolling and climbing all over the place with a poopy diaper half hanging off while you're trying to clean them up is very difficult on a bed! Even at almost 3 1/2 years, I still dress and change ds up on the changing table. He only wears a diaper at nighttime, so we do that on the table, but even getting him dressed he tends to be all over the place, and it's a lot easier for me to keep the situation under some semblance of control up on the changing table. -Karen, mom to Henry 3- |
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Jill wrote: I was just wondering if this item is something most new moms have these days. I am not shopping yet but am trying to plan ahead for what I will need....and of course other people are trying to advise me on what I will need. I'm just wondering what is the big deal with a changing table?? My mom acts like I have to get one, but my husband and I are on a budget....my mom never had a changing table nor did any of her peers, but now she insists that everyone gets one to match their crib. Whatever happened to just changing the baby on a spare bed, lol??? I am not really worried about what people tell me I have to get, just curious if I would be missing out on some great convenience or something. We pared from 2 incomes down to one and it is a hard adjustment...I am more concerned about getting a good quality crib, car seat, and stroller than shelling out for a changing table... I didn't have one. Never missed it. Clisby |
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"Jill" wrote in message m... I was just wondering if this item is something most new moms have these days. I am not shopping yet but am trying to plan ahead for what I will need....and of course other people are trying to advise me on what I will need. I'm just wondering what is the big deal with a changing table?? My mom acts like I have to get one, but my husband and I are on a budget....my mom never had a changing table nor did any of her peers, but now she insists that everyone gets one to match their crib. Whatever happened to just changing the baby on a spare bed, lol??? I am not really worried about what people tell me I have to get, just curious if I would be missing out on some great convenience or something. We pared from 2 incomes down to one and it is a hard adjustment...I am more concerned about getting a good quality crib, car seat, and stroller than shelling out for a changing table... I had one for my first and for only 4 months with my second (it broke during a move). Honestly I really only used it as shelves. I stacked clothes on it, diapers, and wipes. If you're on a budget, spend the money on something else. It's not that important a piece of baby equipment at all IMO. |
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Jill wrote:
I am not really worried about what people tell me I have to get, just curious if I would be missing out on some great convenience or something. We pared from 2 incomes down to one and it is a hard adjustment...I am more concerned about getting a good quality crib, car seat, and stroller than shelling out for a changing table... I find a changing table at good height a real blessing for my back. You spend a lot of time changing your baby, dressing and undressing him, and it is extremely practical if he is at a height that you can easily access without twisting and turning. You don't have to buy anything fancy though, just a simple drawer cabinet will do. My impression is that naming it a changing table immediately allows the manufacturer to charge you twice the price. You may want to check out Ikea if you have one nearby, they have loads of things that do equally well and are quite affordable. -- -- I mommy to DS (14m) guardian of DH EDD 05-17-2004 War doesn't decide who's right - only who's left |
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Changing table?
i am 22 weeks and have decided against a changing table. i have never
used one and don't see what good they would really do. after all, i am used to just using a blanket or a towel on the floor or the bed like you said. why have more furniture when you can invested that money in other things such as teh car seat and stroller like you mentioned. perhaps there are those out there that swear by them, but i am also on a budget and would much rather the money be used for something else. of course if someone happens to by me one, then i will probably use it...but am not planning on buying it myself. melanie |
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