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Hellobee Boards Topic: If you used a dresser as a changing table... https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:01:50 +0000 getjazzy on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200947 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 12:16:45 +0000 getjazzy 2200947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ It came with a strap so we fastened it do the back of the dresser (just an ikea one). I also added a non slip pad under it to keep it from shifting. kiddosc on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200912 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 09:54:41 +0000 kiddosc 2200912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Ours had a strap that screwed to the back of the dresser. krispi on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200897 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 09:20:48 +0000 krispi 2200897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We bought a changing tray with our dresser that holds the mat in place and has storage space for toiletries, etc. because i was uncomfortable with the thought of the mat just floating on the dresser. My husband isn't convinced it was necessary, but for $100, it makes me feel more secure. Our changing pad did come with straps to secure it to the dresser, but I haven't used them because we also have the tray. Mrs. Champagne on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200837 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 06:54:58 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2200837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @hilsy85: same. Now I just change on he floor. hilsy85 on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200834 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 06:50:53 +0000 hilsy85 2200834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I didn't but I just never left him up there alone--always had a hand on him. It moved around a fair amount. delight on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200824 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 06:31:14 +0000 delight 2200824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We didn't do anything but it hasn't moved around much at all! mrsjyw on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200822 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 06:28:30 +0000 mrsjyw 2200822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Command strips! avivoca on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200821 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 06:22:59 +0000 avivoca 2200821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @dc yoga bee: you can order them from Amazon or get them from the grocery store too! dc yoga bee on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200818 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 06:18:27 +0000 dc yoga bee 2200818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Ours isn't affixed and is sliding around. We are going to get one of those non slip pads from Michaels one of these days when we can get out the house looch on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200813 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 06:01:19 +0000 looch 2200813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I used one of those solid surface kind of pads, like a Keekaroo, so it didn't move around. But I also had one hand on my son at all times while changing him. Charm54 on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200807 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 04:32:00 +0000 Charm54 2200807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ No we use a Keekaroo changing pad (best thing EVER, worth every penny) and it never slid around shopaholic on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200800 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 02:59:54 +0000 shopaholic 2200800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I had my uncle build us a changing pad tray based on this diy instruction and painted it to match the dresser top. I just thought it looked nicer, but it's been great since my LO wiggled a lot. The back posts he made were so long, it's been enough just wedged between the wall and dresser - has never moved an inch! <a href="http://laybabylay.com/project-changing-pad-tray" rel="nofollow">http://laybabylay.com/project-changing-pad-tray</a> dolphin on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200768 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 23:31:20 +0000 dolphin 2200768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ It stayed on its own. Never slipped! sleepybear on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200745 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 22:36:51 +0000 sleepybear 2200745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Ours came with straps for securing to the dresser but we never did, and I never noticed the pad slipping. I'm actually glad we didn't secure it though, because we just keep the pad on the floor now that LO likes to fling himself off of furniture. Zbug on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200736 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 22:20:24 +0000 Zbug 2200736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Another nonslip mat user here pinkb on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200735 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 22:18:52 +0000 pinkb 2200735@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We did not attach it and it did not have anything on the bottom for anti slip. I guess we are rebels. Greentea on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200732 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 22:15:39 +0000 Greentea 2200732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @MrsBananaGrabber: ours had snaps, the naturpedic one is nice and worth it, and we screwed the back of the snaps on to the back of the dresser. Then you can snap it securely on. It doesn't move at all. I would definitely secure it. avivoca on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200719 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 22:00:51 +0000 avivoca 2200719@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We used a non-slip grip pad. It's never been a problem. It came with hooks for the back of the dresser but the screws were too long (the back is 1/4" plywood). BeachMama on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200714 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 21:58:22 +0000 BeachMama 2200714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We also used a non slip pad underneath. It worked well, but unfortunately left marks on the top of the dresser (dark wood dresser). Foodnerd81 on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200704 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 21:37:19 +0000 Foodnerd81 2200704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We put a non slip pad (like you would or under a rug) under the pad. It's never been an issue and she's pretty squirmy. Smurfette on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200699 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 21:28:11 +0000 Smurfette 2200699@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Ours came with hooks to secure to the back of the dresser regberadaisy on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200698 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 21:26:38 +0000 regberadaisy 2200698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I didn't but once LO got squirmy and moving around I never left her up there unsupervised. MrsBananaGrabber on "If you used a dresser as a changing table..." https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/if-you-used-a-dresser-as-a-changing-table#post-2200693 Fri, 05 Jun 2015 21:23:09 +0000 MrsBananaGrabber 2200693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ ...did you do anything to affix the changing pad to the top? From what I've seen, most changing pads (including ours) have anti-slip grips on the bottom, but I don't know if that is enough. Did you do something to attach the changing pad more securely, or did it stay well enough on its own?