Changing mat and a changing table are an absolute basic equipment in the children's room. Even if the children's room is not used from the beginning and the little ones do not spend much time in their own room, a changing table is often a favorite place in the children's room. Since newborns need to be changed 10 to 12 times a day, a changing table mat is an essential part of the children's room decor. This practical utensil is designed to ensure that diaper changing for babies is as safe and comfortable as possible. Many parents are a little scared and unsettled at the beginning, but changing diapers should be fun for both the babies and the adults. On the changing table, glances are exchanged, the bond is intensified, people laugh and kick. But what types of changing mats are there? are all changing mats the same? How do you choose a right changing table pad? There are a few points to consider here.
What is a changing mat?
If you are a first-time parent, you may be wondering if all changing pads are the same and how to choose the best one for your needs. A good changing mat should above all be well padded. It ensures that the baby lies comfortably and is warm during diaper changes. Ultimately, a changing table is just an ordinary chest of drawers with a hard wooden surface if no changing mat is placed on top. The padded base acts like a mattress and gives the baby a feeling of warmth and security.
Types of changing table pads
There are many different types of changing mats. There are wedge-shaped changing mats, PVC changing mats or the most popular fabric changing mats. The wedge wrap pads have a curved piece cut from a thick block of foam. The special shape prevents your baby from rolling around from the changing table. The PVC mat is padded, but without an appropriate fabric cover it is uncomfortable for the skin.
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Advantages of a fabric overlay
A standard diaper pad is a small mattress with raised sides. The changing pad is usually placed in the middle of the attachment. To ensure that the pad sits well and does not slip, it should be chosen to match the changing attachment . The raised sides of the changing attachment ensure that your baby cannot roll off the edge of the changing table. A washable fabric covers the pad. Cotton is ideal for this purpose. Pads made of muslin are particularly popular because this fine cotton fabric is very comfortable and feels pleasant on the baby's delicate skin. In case something goes wrong while changing, a fabric changing pad can be removed at any time and washed in the machine. It is therefore practical and advisable to buy two changing pads so that one can be in use while the other is being washed or dried in the washing machine.
Protect the changing mat with a separate changing mat
So that the padded changing mat does not have to constantly go into the washing machine, there are also special changing mats that protect the mat from dirt. These are usually impermeable to water and therefore prevent the mat from getting wet. These documents are available in every drugstore. The disposable mats may seem practical at first glance, but they produce a lot of waste and are therefore unfortunately not exactly environmentally friendly. Conscious parents for whom sustainability plays a major role can opt for a reusable version of the changing mat, which can also be washed and reused like the pad. The reusable changing mat is also made of cotton and can be made from the same fabric to match the pad, but has a waterproof layer built in to protect the padded pad.
Travel changing mats
A changing mat for on the go is another option that makes your life easier when you are out and about with your baby. The travel changing mat is a small, light, foldable mat made of cotton, terry cloth or a similar material. This mat usually has a waterproof surface and is slightly padded so that the baby can be changed comfortably while on the go. A travel mat is usually thinner than a normal mat, but can be folded up and stored in a diaper bag.
Safety when changing diapers
If you use a chest of drawers as a changing table or have another changing place, you should make sure that the desired changing mat fits well on it. It shouldn't slip or hang over the edge. Babies grow quickly, so the lying surface of the cushion should be large enough so that they can use the cushion for a longer period of time. The baby should have enough freedom of movement to kick around on the pad. No matter what type of changing pad you choose; What is important is that it is easy to clean and comfortable for your baby.
Safety Tip: Never leave your baby unattended on a changing table or changing mat, even for just a few seconds.