East Coast Nursery Ltd Botanical Changing Mat, Multi

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The best overall changing mat for babies is the chic and practical East Coast Nursery Wedge Changing Mat with wedged sides for support and safety. What should I look for in a changing mat? Does it offer special features? These days, many change mats are decorated with beautiful printed artwork. Some offer functional design features such as anti-roll wedge sides, which can be really useful, especially if you have a particularly wriggly baby. But the fact of the matter is that special features often add expense so if your budget is tight, you may well find that a basic change mat does the job perfectly well. Is a changing mat necessary?

However you should NEVER leave your baby unattended when changing their nappy, even if you think they aren't mobile at all. We were given a fold-up changing mat with compartments for wipes and nappies from JoJo Maman Bébé. It was used every single day when DS2 was little, and now is always in the changing bag. I have no idea how I survived without it for DS1!” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user BrioLover) Our verdict Clean and disinfect the surface of the changing mat after every use with an antibacterial cleanser or wipes. Woven or fabric changing mat: If you prefer a natural aesthetic, keep an eye out for changing mats made from rattan or cotton. They work along similar lines to classic mats but they're made from fabric as opposed to PVC or polyester.

Are PVC changing mats safe?

If you need something more portable for travel, you can also buy thinner mats that fold up so they're little enough to be popped into a bag for days out with your baby or longer periods of travel. I can honestly say just get one which is nicely padded and the ones with sloping sides are handy when they start rolling. They're called 'wedge' shaped.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnetter Cherrybakewellard) Our verdict

With this in mind, we recommend a good changing mat in the house and if you and your baby are particularly outgoing out of the home as well. The key benefits of these products are that they are easy to clean and have been constructed in a way which can keep the baby in place better than a simple flat surface or a towel. Make sure you choose a waterproof changing mat that can be wipe-cleaned, and if you've got a slightly bigger budget, look for one that comes with a towelling or soft cotton cover for added warmth for your baby.Always wash your hands well after changing your baby's nappy to help prevent the spread of bacteria. This gorgeous and simple changing mat by East Coast is one of the best nursery/changing room products on the UK market. Made using phthalate free PVC which is easy to wipe down (super important) and doesn’t carry smells with it as it is not porous. It’s also waterproof so it can easily handle any accidents which can occur during a change and won’t carry the lingering urine smell. Babies are messy little beans! So your changing mat needs to be made from waterproof material that's easy to clean up after inevitable mishaps. 15 best baby changing mats to shop now The ideal changing mat for babies is padded and waterproof, with a surface that can be easily wipe-cleaned and a soft cotton washable cover for added comfort. Sometimes more expensive mats have a soft cotton cover, which is washable. This cotton cover makes the changing mat more comfortable for babies and also easy to keep clean.