Rearranging a Toddlers Room

I took my sons out of his room when he out grew it ...because then he just wanted to climb on it..... and was to big for it. Hope this helps.

I have three children and have never used a changing table. I have always changed them on the bed or the couch with a towel underneath in case of accidents. I never understood the need for them other than decoration anyway, but I am so not the conventional mom. I do things differently than others. If you need more room the changing table sounds like a reasonable thing to get rid of. Since you are so use to using the table it may be hard to break out of the habit but I don't think it will be a drastic change.

I dont know how much this will really help you, but I have a son that is 21 months and a daughter that is 9 months and I still use my changing table with both of them on a daily basis. I too would LOVE to be rid of mine for more space but cant seem to make myself get rid of it. I would suggest that over the next few weeks dont use it at all. Try using her crib, or your bed to change diapers and see how much of a difference that makes. If you HATE changing diapers in other areas of your house then you will know that getting rid of the changing table now is not an option. But, if you find that using other places to change her diaper doesnt affect your routine in any way, get rid of it. Don't get rid of it immediately without exploring what it will be like without it. If you take it apart and put it away then discover you still want it, you will have to drag it back out and put it back up. But if you try other places with the changing table still there, you will always have it to fall back on if you decide you need it.

I never used a changing table because I never had room for one. I always change my daughter on my bed. She is almost 2 1/2...(almost time to start potty training)and she will go get her diaper and the wipes and climb up on the bed with them for me to change her. This works out perfectly for me! No need for a changing table! My advice is ditch the thing and get a bookshelf!
:-D Good luck in whatever you decide to do!

I stopped using a changing table when my son was about 15-18 months old. We had to use it for all his books. I think you will be fine without it. I purchased some disposable changing pads for messy situations.

I would definitely move it out. I have an 11 month old and we just didnt have the space for one in the first place, so, hes get changed in our room right on the bed. i have moved out a top drawer in our dresser and he has the diapers and wipes and lotions and everything right there where i need them. so, hope that helps some.

If you can get down on the floor with your daughter this is a good place to change her. All you need is a blanket or pad under her and maybe a pillow if the procedure will be long. We play on the floor with our children so this is a safe place to her and for you. So get rid of the changing table, put in the bookcase, sit on the floor, read, play, and change your daughters clothes, pamper, bathe, etc. without worry.

I never used a changing table with my 2 kids. As wonderful as they seemed they aren't practical after the babes get mobile. I always used the crib as the changing table, and of course the floor. The crib is really a very nice piece of multifuntional furniture. I am sure you can find someone that would love to purchase your table for their little bundle of joy.

Hope this helps.

I used a changing table for a few months w/my first son; then we moved and didn't have the space until we moved again when my second son was about 6 months old. I still use it, but wouldn't find it necessary. When I'm not in their room and need to change a diaper (my older son is potty-trained but uses diapers when sleeping), I have no problem with just sitting on the floor. My younger son is 18 months old. Both of my kids climb up and down it without any problems; but I know that's not for everyone. I find mine a convenience simply because the diapers are always in the same place (I use cloth during the daytime, so I always have a lot of them around all the time). I've thought of doing away with mine, but I'm keeping it mostly for the storage.

Could you use the changing table shelves as bookshelves, or are they not strong enough? You could mount the TV on the wall, or get some sort of bookshelf/entertainment center to put it on that could also store books (or move the TV to a different room). You could also move the rocker and put it in the living room and rock her out there; and you could sleep with her on the couch in the living room if it's necessary from time to time. It might not be as convenient at the time, but on a daily basis, it might be better to have the space in her room.

My daughter is about a month older than yours! I believe we stopped using her changing table when she was around 12 months, when she started walking. There is NO way she would be happy with using a changing table now!

I also discovered Pampers Easy Ups. They are diapers but you pull them on like underwear, instead of dealing with the tabs on the side (tho you can tear the sides to remove it, but it doesn't stick back). MUCH easier for a toddler who doesn't want to sit still for a diaper change!

You could also get any store brand type of "pull ups" if you don't want to pay the Pampers price. We get Sams Club. You can still pull apart the sides and stick them back together if needed.

So, say bye bye to the changing table!! You will be one step closer to potty training!!!

My advise is move out the table and move in the book case. She will be into changeing herself too much now for you to tie her down to a table and if she loves books, good for you!!!

Try the unfinished furniture store on Airline. I love it because then you can make it match her furniture she has now.

I am now raising two of my grandchildren so I know how important the extra room means.

Could you use the changing table for a book shelf??

I would get rid of the changing table now. This would be good way to encourage the potty chair and begin using pull ups.
Good luck, not much is easy with children, but everything is a blessing!

My oldest outgrew his changing table soon after he turned one or so, and I didn't miss it at all. It was actually less of a hassle to change him wherever he was (floor, bed, couch, etc.), and I just keep his supplies in his bookcase next to his books (which is what we put in his room when we moved out the changing station). I now use the changing station in his little sister's room, but know she'll outgrow it soon, too ... and again, I don't think I'll miss it. I love having the extra space to put other things ... especially in a house where our kids have taken over every available inch! ;) Good luck!

The changing table really isn't necessary any more. Actually, I never used one at all. I just had a crate with diaper supplies and a portable changing pad. Anything to save space!

I doubt you end up missing it. My boy has a playpin and it has the changing table on it. I haven't gotten rid of it just because it's a good catch all and NO NO ben when he throws toys or something at his big sissys head. He has to put the toy in the NO NO BEN.
Maybe if your concerned it will be missed try moving it into a different room. (if space) and eventually move it on out the door.
GOOD LUCK

K.,
I would be concerned about using a changing table for a 2 year old. It just takes a second for a little one to roll (or jump) off. Their judgment isn't always the best and the fall could be quite dangerous. If you continue to do this, you must keep one hand on the child at all times!
That said, I would definitely move the changing table out in favor of a more age appropriate bookshelf and start changing your daughter on a safer surface.

If you aren't ready to give up the changing table, use the bottom shelves for books. When my son was about a year old, I stopped using the changing table and converted it to just a shelf to store toys. It may work depending on what kind of changing table you have.