Changing Tables

[SilverSabre25]

I'd rather pick up big kids, than sit on the ground. At least, anymore. My belly is soooo getting in the way. My son is 36 lbs and still in diapers. We're working on it. But... they do have the super expensive daycare changing tables with pull out stairs. Maybe you could get some sort of 3 step, stepstool for next to the changing table. You might have to lift them a little bit, but better than all the way.

step stool is what I would suggest. Or get someone handy to build you a cute set of steps for them to get up to the changing table.

[Crazy8]

I have a regular changing table and have recently been looking for a new one just because mine is pretty worn out and I want to change the wood finish of the playroom. I wouldn't want a wall/commercial one - my daycare is meant to be a "home environment" so something like that just wouldn't fit in my decor.
I use the contoured pad on it w/out a cover. This way I can easily wipe it down. I buy a new pad at least yearly, I usually end up snagging something on it and it will start to rip.
I prefer the shelves under it as that is where I keep my nap mats and based on where mine is located if I had drawers instead of shelves I wouldn't be able to open them.

[irishdancer]

I purchased a wall mounted unit off of Ebay. It was a used one from a store that closed. Only $50. Takes up a lot less room. Also plastic so easy to clean. You might want to check on there.

[KEG123]

I won't be getting a wall mounted table. We rent and I'd like to not put unnecessary holes in the wall. Plus, as someone else said, it takes away from the "homey" atmosphere. I was mostly asking about the pad that goes on it, because I know it has to be wipable.

[CheekyChick]

For the infants, we use a regular (cherry stained) changing table with a vinyl pad. I purchased a cover, but couldn't use that because I was told it would have to be washed between EVERY change, even with a disposable changing pad under babies' bottom. :confused:

For the toddlers, I use a huge vinyl changing pad on the floor. Some of my toilet trainers are too long to fit on a standard size changing table.

[CheekyChick]

I have been trying to figure something out to use. I have always done it on the floor, but am also getting too old to get up and down on my knees. I also know I do not want to pick up kids that weight 25/35 pounds to place on a regular changing table. I have a 3 yr old now that is pry close to 40 pounds and still in diapers, no way I am going to pick him up.

Any suggestions? I can bend over to do it, just don't want to get on the floor on my knees, or have to lift up a big kid still in diapers.

They only thing I can think of, is the commercial type changing tables with stairs. I would love to get one, but they're too expensive. As far as your knees, what about one of the gardening pads to rest your knees on?