Preparing for a new baby can be a lot of fun, putting the nursery together means deciding on colors choosing just the right crib and deciding on what type of baby changing unit you want. There is no right choice for this important piece of equipment and much depends on personal preference. You may find that down the road you opt for a different set up even if you are a new mom and you are simply not sure of what will work best.
A baby changing unit can be as simple as a changing pad on the floor up to elaborate set ups that make everything organize and easily at hand. Some baby changing units are even built right into your crib leaving you will only one piece of furniture and place to change your baby’s diapers that is close at hand. Most people opt for something in between that offers the convenience of a well organized changing station while keeping it as a separate and easily accessible unit for changing their new baby.
Depending on what type of baby changing unit you are looking for you can choose one that sets on top of the baby’s dresser, allowing you to store baby’s clothes in a convenient place close at hand. The closer those things you need are to where you will be changing a squirming baby that you need to keep a hand on at all times the easier it will be for you. Other changing tables may have baskets or bins beneath the actual changing table for putting diapers, blankets and sleepers in. It offers you a bit more flexibility if you are more concerned with having diaper changing supplies close at hand should you need them.
A baby changing unit should have a well padded surface as well as a guard rail on three sides to keep the baby from rolling off. In reality you should have your hands on the baby at all times when the baby is on the changing table but these rails are a safety precaution that is designed to make sure no accidents happen. Some changing tables come with belts to put around baby, but most parents do not use them as they are inconvenient when trying to take a sleeper on and off.
Finally you should choose a baby changing unit that keeps all the supplies you want close at hand, baby wipes diapers and powder should all have a place to be set and easily reached when changing your diaper. It is also nice if the table has a place to keep extra clothes if baby has an accident so you will not have to be running all over the place to find everything you want.