Changing pads and covers for the dresser, the change table and the diaper bag: waterproof wipe-clean pads, soft washable covers and portable travel mats. Brands include Skip Hop, Munchkin and KeaBabies. Measure your surface before you order.
Measure the depth and width of the surface, then compare with the pad's listed length and width. Listings range from mini pads around 23 x 13 in to table covers around 32 x 16 in. Depth is often the limit on a dresser.
Cut a sheet of cardboard to the pad's size and lay it down to check the fit. Our changing pad size guide walks through each step.
A wipe-clean pad is cleaned in place with a damp cloth, so there are no covers to track. A foam pad with a fabric cover needs a cover swap and a trip to the washing machine, but it feels soft against baby's skin.
If you choose covers, buy two or three. See wipe-clean pads vs fabric covers and how to clean a changing pad.
Liners sit on top of the pad and are swapped after a leak, so the pad itself stays cleaner. Portable foldable mats fit in a diaper bag for outings, and disposable pads cover public change tables.
Whichever you choose, keep one hand on your baby at all times and use the safety strap if the pad has one. Read changing pad liners explained and how to choose a portable changing pad.
Two or three is a common choice. One is on the pad, one is in the wash and one is ready for the next change. Add more if you change a newborn often.
Many pads are made for dressers, with raised sides and a safety strap. Pick one that sits fully on the surface with no overhang, and always keep a hand on your baby.
Wipe it with a cleaner that the care label allows, then dry it before reuse. Some cleaners can dull or damage a wipeable finish, so read the label first.
They are handy for travel and public change tables, because you throw them away after use. Our listings include packs of 100 pads around 13 x 18 in.
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