Baby Changing Tables

Changing Tables completes the look of any nursery, this is where the diaper changing action happens- from unstrapping baby from a smelly diaper to putting him to a comfy new one after a buffing his bum with baby powder.

But do you really have to buy one? No, not really. You can diaper a baby anywhere you have room and baby is safe from falling if she squirms- in the crib if one side is lowered, on your own bed, or on a pad on the floor.

But a changing table- a high wooden stand surrounded by rails- maybe easier on any mommy's back. Whatever you decide, keep pads and diaper supplies ready, ideally in various areas in your home, especially if the house has several floors, so there's no need to rush and lug baby around from room to room.

Changing tables are sold alone or as a part of a nursery suite, along with a crib, chest and armoire. Sometimes a changing station is built on top of a chest or inside an armoire. The classic model has wooden frames, but you may find some constructed of wicker or a rubber vinyl top. The table is usually surrounded by a restraining barrier made of rail or wood slabs on 3 or 4 sides. Protection on all four sides is better for the baby.

Most tables have open shelves that make it easy to reach for diapers and items of clothing, but some have drawers instead. Make sure drawers are light enough that the table won't tip when they're pulled out. A safety belt, a single vinyl or nylon mesh strap with a wide buckle is usually included with the changing table.

Carry your Baby ala Hiker's Style with a Frame Carrier

With a frame carrier, you can lug your little one around with ease. Perfect for parents on the go, as if you'retaking on the Appalachian Trail. Frame carriers are basically backpacks with safe baby seats. They can easily maneuver into spaces where strollers can't, such as on a narrow park trail or through a large crowd at the mall. They'reintended for young ones who still can't sit up without support- usually those below six months old.

In choosing a frame carrier for your baby, you must also consider your size or the adult that will be carrying the baby around such as the concern over the adjustable hip belts, these can accomodate adults of different heights.You can use the frame carrier until the baby reaches the product's weight limit which is on average between 40 and 60 pounds. Well moms can easily tell anyway, when their baby is already too heavy or feels uncomfortable totting around. If baby reaches about one quarter of your body weight then its time to abandon the use of the frame carrier and move on to using a stroller.

As Frame carriers offer the comfort and safety your baby needs, there are quirky extras like a "hydration system," a long straw attached to a water bottle in a compartment on the pack. Important safety features include a three-point or five-point harness for the baby, and leg holes narrow enough so the child won't slip through but wide enough not to constrict the blood flow on the baby's thighs. Also straps that comfortably distribute the load are important. A sternum strap or waist belt that can be snap around the mommy's body makes the carrier more comfortable and stable for any sudden movements.