Changing Table vs. Changing Pad

[Crazy8]

I am the opposite - I love and wouldn't give up my changing table. I even just bought a new one last summer. Sure I'd love to have the space in the room instead but it kills my back and knees to change diapers on the floor - I usually only have 1-2 kids potty trained, rest are in diapers so I change diapers often.

I also store all my nap mats on the shelves of the changing table - without that table I'd still need a place for all those so its not really like it would be "free" space anyway. I've never had an issue with kids climbing on it.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I love my changing table. I use the top drawer to store diapers/Pull-Ups for my 2-year-olds, and the bottom two drawers to store craft supplies that don't need to be in the open (ex: the giant refill glue bottle, giant paint refill bottles, cotton balls, etc.).

My Preschool has three rooms devoted entirely to it. We are not in need of additional room, so having it take up 2-3 feet of space is not an issue for me.

[Heidi]

I use a pad. Each child (I only have two right now not fully potty trained) has their own pad and it folds up into their bin of diapers, wipes. I will lay it out on top of their bin to dry. (Which is stored up high)

Hey, I am in WI too. Even though each child has their own, you still have to clean AND sanitize it the same way, right?

[Willow]

I have a couple of pads for use on the bathroom floor (they were actually labeled as nap mats I found at Walmart, plastic covered foam deals that fold up, much cheaper than an actual changing pad when I found them clearanced at $2/mat).

I like having a few because I bleach between each kiddo I change and I don't want to wait around for one to dry until I can move onto the next kid. Spray, wipe, leave to air dry...but still able to whip out another one and move right onto kid number 2, repeat, repeat, etc.

[Heidi]

I have a couple of pads for use on the bathroom floor (they were actually labeled as nap mats I found at Walmart, plastic covered foam deals that fold up, much cheaper than an actual changing pad when I found them clearanced at $2/mat).

I like having a few because I bleach between each kiddo I change and I don't want to wait around for one to dry until I can move onto the next kid. Spray, wipe, leave to air dry...but still able to whip out another one and move right onto kid number 2, repeat, repeat, etc.

That's a great idea. My new dcb is not potty trained, but is quite large for a 2 1/2 yo. I was already wondering how I was going to get him up on the changing table!

[Heidi]

Does anyone diaper with the child standing?

[Abigail]

Does anyone diaper with the child standing?

Mine in "training" get diapered standing but this is in the bathroom. I have a changing table that I would never go without. I don't like being on the floor for multiple children 20 times a day. My changing table is a dresser with edges someone built and holds the pad perfectly! It has three drawers and stores everything nicely and is very sturdy. I paid $125, but have seen them sold for $50 or so, I just didn't want to wait for a good deal.