Diaper Changing Station -- Which Option?

Option #1: (Contour Changing Pad) http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2309539

Option #2: (Diaper & Wipe Caddy) http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3190407

Option #3: (Pack 'n Play Playard) http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4460065

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[stephbolton1986]

I used the pack & play with my Daughter when she was a newborn. we kept it in our living room and it made changing her diaper easier.The one thing you may want to consider is the weight limit on the diaper changing part of the pack & play. I think it may only be around 20lbs depending on the brand of pack & play. Once she reached the weight limit we ended up just using a changing pad on the floor or couch. Learning for that, I am probably just going to go with the changing caddy with our twins.

[SARAH25PCOS]

@stephbolton1986 That's one of the things that I have to keep in mind, too. The weight limit on all/most of the Pack 'n Play Playards is only 20lbs which is GOOD, but won't cut it for long. Plus when they reach that weight they'll nearly be 1 years old and will be crawling all over the place LOL. How long did you use it for? Do you use it now still?

[Mrselmore87]

I had Pack n' Play (bought by my parents) at my parents when I would go over there. my son and I were home I had contour changing pad my bed or in his bed and change him there. I had to change him at least waist height due to a C-section. I hope this helps. =)

[SARAH25PCOS]

@Mrselmore87 It is nearly inevitable that I'll have a C-Section, so you're right about having the changing area waist height at least.

[spuding87]

i have one child and one on the way and i would go for option 1 easy to clean

[SARAH25PCOS]

@spuding87 Do you have the contour changing pad in a changing desk or is it free standing? Do you carry it with you where you're at for the day? I hope that made sense – my brain is mush lol.

[Ikimification]

Congrats on the early arrival of wee Logan and wee Quinn(adore their names just sayin lol) I'm sure they are just beautiful! If you haven't already done so, with being at the hospital with the babies for how long(dont see an update so don't know if they're home yet) but purchase the pack n play you will be glad you did!

[MsZfr]

I just looked you up on YouTube after nine months and found out you are preganant! May God give you an easy delivery and healthy babies. :- )

I didn't know where I should post this question of mine so I guess I'll write it here. I had a problem with acne during my pregnancy. Do you have that? Is it leaving scars and red spots? Is there anything you can (or are) doing about this?

[matina243]

...The only thing I would say to help you make up your mind is think about your back and your waist...it was really hard for me to change my babies and having to bend....

..and another thing...I know it will sound funny but I think you should know...if one or both of the twins are boys when they have "accidents" while changing their diapers ...you cannot imagine how far the p** can go...lol...so I think having enough "waterproof' space is important too...

[beth510]

What works so well for us (and we didnt think about changing stations as well) was our pack and play. It has a changing table on it, and we've used that since day one! Its located under our bar next to the kitchen, so the bar holds all our diapers and creams and stuff!

[MommaBeiler]

also if you have two of them.. when the little ones get to be big ones and they wont both fit into the pack and play anymore, you have one for each when you travel... i never use the motel ones, and the one i have is a life saver! :)

[MommaBeiler]

pack n plays are a wonder also for when they are bigger... my little girl is almost 3 and she love love loves it! she asks for it!

[TheSuperMoochacha]

I'd say option 3 because you won't have to bend over too much also because you have two babies you can put one baby in there waiting for a change while changing the other. Also you can put them to sleep in it while down stairs etc.

[chrisivf2010]

Not sure if you decided or not but having had 3 c-sections I do know you will not be going up and down stairs alot, nor will you be changing on the floor. So I would go with the pack and play, the babies can also sleep in it during the day do you aren't going up and down the stairs all the time. Plus you won't have to bend over. We used a cabinet we had for movies for our last daughter which was super handy!! But you do need wipes diapers, creams and powders handy so you won't want to be moving

[uabcjgrad2006]

@SARAH25PCOS : and---if you have a C-section you'll be strictly limited on the amount of weight that you can carry--and steps you can climb!! You may have already covered that I didn't read through all the comments.

[DeeandArt1]

From my experience if you have the money just go for the pack and play with the changing station already in it. I like you live in a mulitlevel and did not feel comfortable leaving Jaxson alone to sleep upstairs while I was downstairs cleaning and cooking. I too have the cosleeper from armsreach which I still use six months later but my pack and play is from babytrend which I also love.