Basic Changing Essentials Kit with Changing Pad, Cover, and Waterproof Liner, Chevron (3 Piece Set)(Pack of 1)

Waterproof and sturdy. Favorite changing pad

I really like that this changing pad has four sides. It makes me feel more secure when changing baby's diaper, especially now that he's happy to roll around during changes. It comes with straps so you can secure it to your changing surface although it still can move a bit despite the textured bottom. Regarding the cleanliness issue of the quilted surface, I haven't had any issues. It is easy to wipe clean but we also just use a thin towel as a cover to make messes easy to clean. Just whip off the towel and put another one on. You're doing laundry 2x plus a week anyway!

We have yet to see it in action as our bundle of joy is still in process. We chose this one because of the higher sides for baby safety. It seems quite durable and has a vinyl cover for cleanup. It appears to be thicker than the ones we saw in retail stores.

When I was expecting (Dec of '09), I looked all over for a changing pad that had four sides on it. Most stores only carried the kind that had two and I wanted one with four so my baby would be secured from all sides. I found this one here on Amazon, and loved the fact that this is made out of Peva vinyl (not the PVC which is harmful). I've had it now for over 16 months and I love it. It's very cushy and comfortable for my little one, and at 16 months she still likes to lay on it. I always keep a changing pad cover on it, so that if there's a mess I can just remove the cover and throw it in the wash. There have been a few instances when there wasn't a cover on it and my daughter made a mess on the vinyl, and I just wiped it clean with a wipe. About those changing pad covers...most of them will fit with no problem. You just pull up on the corners a bit so it's not stretched across the middle of the pad. I highly recommend this changing pad, you will be happy with it!

UPDATED REVIEW Original Post: We compared a lot of changing pads before deciding to go with this one. I am super happy we got a pad with four sides. Once our little guy became wiggly, it helped ensure that he didn't wiggle off the changing table and bang his head on the dresser. The pad is very comfortable and most changing table covers will fit on it. It's super easy to wipe clean and is still spotless a year after we purchased it, despite numerous "incidents." Helpful hint: I'm a lefty, and the fact that you can change the baby facing either direction is a huge help for us. Some changing pads come with a third wall on one side, but that wouldn't work for us as we face the little guy in different directions when we change him. UPDATED REVIEW: The only fault with this is that, due to the raised ends, it tends to be somewhat shorter than other changing pads. That being said, neither of my boys are tall, so my 2.5 year old can still fit relatively well. The mat has held up to cleaning and use over the years here, which is a definite plus. I do suggest putting a no-slip pad underneath this if it tends to slip. I am really happy we did that.

This changing pad is perfect for our needs and has served us well for over a year and a half now. It's very well cushioned, and the strap that attaches to the changing table is great for keeping it in place. We didn't use it at first, but at one point our daughter figured out how to push herself off the wall with her feet and slide the whole changing pad away from the wall, so we had to quickly attach the strap to the dresser that we use as a changing table. She lost interest after she was no longer able to push herself around. But that strap that's drilled into the dresser was literally a lifesaver! I also love the 4 walls. Our baby also liked pushing up with her feet and scooting around the pad, so keeping her contained on all four sides was also crucial. As far as cleanability goes... Well, I really wish they hadn't punctured the entire surface of the pad with all these little holes!!! They're not even stitch holes - there are no stitches forming the quilt-like pattern - no, it's just holes into the waterproof surface! Dumbest thing ever - why would you create a waterproof surface, and then drill a million holes into it?!?!? So, practically, it is not waterproof. You can see the foam underneath through the holes. Once liquid gets in there, there's no way to clean it out. You can wash the surface, but the foam in the holes remains stained. Luckily, our baby has never pooped on the pad, and only peed on it maybe twice in 20 months, and even then it was mostly contained in the open diaper under her butt or on the bath towel, so it hasn't been a problem. That's why we've been using it without a liner (the surface is very soft and pleasant, not plasticky). If your baby isn't prone to accidents in the short amount of time the diaper is open, then this pad is great all around and can be used as is (ours lasted over a year and a half of daily use before it started developing tears). But if your baby does have frequent accidents, then you'd need to use a separate waterproof liner on top of the pad, or just get another changing pad altogether. UPDATE: I feel like I need to add this, even though I don't want to sound like I'm lecturing people. Some changing pads have a strap to buckle the baby down, some don't. Some people put the pad on a high surface, some put it on the bed or floor. But with the popularity of "changing tables" and other such high furniture, it's likely that a lot of people are placing these things high up, and, let's face it, probably not buckling their babies in. I myself didn't do it every time. I thought it wasn't necessary if I was right there. Until one day I stepped 3 feet to the side for two seconds, and my 7-month-old baby flipped himself out of the changing pad and fell head first towards the hard tile floor... I lunged and caught him, just as his head grazed the ground, and in doing so I smashed my own face into the corner of the wall. I'd much rather have a broken face than a broken/dead baby, but if I'd used the buckle that the pad came with, I wouldn't have had to have either. I will never think the buckle unnecessary or silly again. People, buckle your babies, even if you're right there! All it takes is a second, and it could be a second too long!

Great changing pad. I bought a really cheap & thin one initially but once baby started to move around more it seemed more and more dangerous not to have a changing pad with proper cushioning and protective sides. I change the baby on top of the dresser and this changing pad really made life a lot easier and feels a lot more secure even without screwing the pad on to the dresser itself. Before I would always worry that the baby would hit her head when I put her down. Feels like there is no need for a cover aside from aesthetic reasons. The material is easy to clean and looks decent without a cover. Highly recommended. I live abroad and had to pay a hefty shipping cost to get the product but well worth the money!

C'est exactament comme la photo, je l'aime vraiment bien.

Super! I would buy this over and over again! Soft, light, and easy to clean!

No lo recomiendo. Muy blando y vino manchado.

Excelente compra.

Very happy with this purchase. Comfortable for the baby and does the job well.