I am not quite sure if it is because of the high changing table or because of this pad, but our baby likes being strapped to this thing better than being rocked or lying free on her crib mattress. Whenever we put her on for a change, she simply quiets down and the smile comes out. Too bad I could never get myself around letting her sleep strapped in to the thing: it might have gotten me a few more hours of quiet. Kidding.
A few other reviews have mentioned a chemical smell. We did smell a little VOC (volatile organic compounds) coming off the thing when the package was opened, but the smell went away after a few days of airing out. A good thing to do might be to buy things like this pad, or the other polyurethane containing products (swings, mattresses, playpens) well before the baby is born to let them air out. We did this and there is no smell emanating from this pad or anything else we've purchased.
Everything else that works about this pad is in the product description. The strap material is a woven nylon fabric and would seem to be harder to clean, but we haven't had need to clean it yet. The straps are easy to do and undo, and easy to adjust. The pad is very stable when the baby is strapped in. The cover material is highly stain resistant and easily cleaned with simple wet wipes. While this might not really cut down on germs, it at least lets us feel better about not being able to see the yellow stains that have failed to wash out of everything else on the changing table (mostly the reusable lap liners to catch surprises). The pad itself is made of a firm foam that seems, at least to our baby, to be the epitome of comfort. Or perhaps it is the gently sloped sides that might provide an additional sense of security. Whatever it is, it works to help create a calming, soothing environment, at least for the few minutes the baby is on the table every change.
| Product Dimensions | 32 x 16 x 3.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Item model number | 92000AZ |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Target gender | Unisex |
| Material Type | PEVA vinyl |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Style | 2-Sided Pad |
| Batteries required | No |
| Is portable | No |
| Item Weight | 2.1 pounds |
| Country/Region of origin | China |
