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Cheapest Changing Table

18 posts on this thread and the last post was on May 22nd, 2007 11:38 AM
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Nita_ - May 21st, 2007 6:40 PM
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i've been using the changing table on my pack n play all these days but now it's time to move her to a regular changing table, so I can make use of the pack n play. What kinda changing table do you have? I don't need one with dresser drawers etc since my dd's room already has a dresser (but its kinda tall, so couldn't really use it as a changing table). So I'm looking for something cheap but sturdy/worth the money. Which one do you have, how much did you pay and where? Thanks in advance!


Steph - May 21st, 2007 6:42 PM

I've never used a changing table with either of my kids. I've always just put the changing mat on the floor and viola! Since your lo is almost one, I honestly wouldn't even bother with one. JMO though! :o)


ash2 - May 21st, 2007 6:46 PM

Yeah, i stopped using my changing table when DS was around 6 months......my bed , couch or floor works just as good ! Just put a disposable pad under him and you got it !


Nita_ - May 21st, 2007 6:52 PM

Unfortunately, I have a dog, so anything that lays down, he has to come to lick it/poke it etc!! So i've never ever tried laying her down on the floor! Bed, yes, i've tried, but she does the pee-ing just after I removed the old one and before I can snap the new one on, and had to throw the comforter/sheet in the wash! So hate changing her on the bed. I guess, it's not worth buying eh? She keeps rolling off the changing table on the pack n play too anyways, so maybe I'll just have to train my dog to stay away! LOL!



Steph - May 21st, 2007 7:23 PM

I hear ya on the dog issue! I've now blocked our living room off with a baby gate...to keep the baby in and the dog out! I also hate all the hair that comes along with having the dog too, so blocking off the one room where Trevor can basically do anything works out pretty well. We are all happy with the situation, excpet for the dog...he feels left out!


Nita_ - May 21st, 2007 9:01 PM

ohhh don't tell me about hair! We have a lab mix and he's got a coat that sheds all year long!!! or so it seems! I have to literally swiffer every day! And even after that, i'm sure i'll get some more if I do more often! Neha seems to love to get the hair in her hands and i once caught her eating it! YUCK!!


ILoveMyFam - May 21st, 2007 9:26 PM

I bought a changing table from target. It's white and very sturdy. It has a couple shelves and comes with a couple of large baskets. It was about $100. It was the cheapest sturdy one I found. Now that it's summer, yard sales are always a place to look for cheaper ones.


Danielle19 - May 21st, 2007 10:02 PM

I got one for $60 at toys r us its white and it was the cheapest one i could find, but i now regret getting it because all its used for is to lay laundry on, i never change jordan on it



EMBERBABY - May 21st, 2007 10:24 PM

I don't know if you really need one at this point but you if you think you do, I would consider getting one at Craigslist.


cendres - May 22nd, 2007 4:24 AM

Do you have those change table things you can clip or put over the bath? I don't know how sturdy they are though.. but I think they aren't very expensive.


hello - May 22nd, 2007 6:51 AM

Bought one at babyco here in aus for 150, one of the cheaper models, its rarely used in ec and up for sale hah...... Its usually the barbie couch she has or the floor, the change table did get used at one point for a few mths, this item was a money waster for sure, at my mums i use a change mate thats padded, cost twenty bucks and i should have bought the same for here.


Heather F - May 22nd, 2007 7:57 AM

I would go second hand, i got mine for $10 at a garage sale.


cendres - May 22nd, 2007 8:29 AM

bump


sophandbob - May 22nd, 2007 8:48 AM

bump


Nita_ - May 22nd, 2007 10:22 AM

thanks ladies! Garage sales are a good idea now that it's summer(almost!) there will be plenty! Till then, it's the floor or bed!


Jennifer28 - May 22nd, 2007 10:44 AM

I use a changing table all the time w/ my dd! I got one from the Baby Depot at Burlington Coat Factory for $80. It is sturdy and has 2 shelves for storage.


CyndiG - May 22nd, 2007 10:51 AM

My changing table cost around $2500. It's nice and cushy! I just love it. It's my bed. LOL! But I'm with the other girls, I would try a consignment shop or yard sale. GL! :O}