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Top positive review
Buy It!
October 16, 2016
Super nice. I bought a very expensive one and returned it because it wasn't nearly as nice as this one! The best changing pad covers I found are the MamaBare
Bamboo Changing Pad Liners For Baby, Anti-Slip, Hypoallergenic, Machine Washable, 36"x 20", 3-Pack sold here on amazon. They fit this changing pad perfectly. Just trying to save you the time I lost researching all this stuff :)
12/13/18
Two years, two babies, and countless diaper changes later.....the changing pad is holding up like a champ! Looks and feels the same as when I first purchased it. Great product
Bamboo Changing Pad Liners For Baby, Anti-Slip, Hypoallergenic, Machine Washable, 36"x 20", 3-Pack sold here on amazon. They fit this changing pad perfectly. Just trying to save you the time I lost researching all this stuff :)
12/13/18
Two years, two babies, and countless diaper changes later.....the changing pad is holding up like a champ! Looks and feels the same as when I first purchased it. Great product
303 people found this helpful
Top critical review
Not for me.
March 24, 2018
Durable, but tiny holes in the top fabric is very inconvenient! If there is ANY type of potty accidents on it then it gets into the tiny holes and stays there.
Update: after a month the of use and inevitable newborn pee accidents, I've come to the realization that this pad is not the one for us. I cannot get the pee out of the tiny holes. I cleaned it as soon as i got baby diapered up and it's literally impossible to get it all out. It stains it yellow right away too. It looks gross and I'm sure it's just a breeding ground for bacteria. I contacted Summer Infants brand and they replied with how to clean it (warm water and a sponge right away without letting it dry), but that was exactly what I'd already done. They offered to send a new one, but I requested to pay the difference to get one without the "tiny gross-holes'. I look forward to their response. But just as a forwarning, this thing is difficult to keep clean. I love the contour and the size, but that doesn't matter as much to me as cleanliness.
Update: after a month the of use and inevitable newborn pee accidents, I've come to the realization that this pad is not the one for us. I cannot get the pee out of the tiny holes. I cleaned it as soon as i got baby diapered up and it's literally impossible to get it all out. It stains it yellow right away too. It looks gross and I'm sure it's just a breeding ground for bacteria. I contacted Summer Infants brand and they replied with how to clean it (warm water and a sponge right away without letting it dry), but that was exactly what I'd already done. They offered to send a new one, but I requested to pay the difference to get one without the "tiny gross-holes'. I look forward to their response. But just as a forwarning, this thing is difficult to keep clean. I love the contour and the size, but that doesn't matter as much to me as cleanliness.
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October 16, 2016
Super nice. I bought a very expensive one and returned it because it wasn't nearly as nice as this one! The best changing pad covers I found are the MamaBare
Bamboo Changing Pad Liners For Baby, Anti-Slip, Hypoallergenic, Machine Washable, 36"x 20", 3-Pack sold here on amazon. They fit this changing pad perfectly. Just trying to save you the time I lost researching all this stuff :)
12/13/18
Two years, two babies, and countless diaper changes later.....the changing pad is holding up like a champ! Looks and feels the same as when I first purchased it. Great product
Bamboo Changing Pad Liners For Baby, Anti-Slip, Hypoallergenic, Machine Washable, 36"x 20", 3-Pack sold here on amazon. They fit this changing pad perfectly. Just trying to save you the time I lost researching all this stuff :)
12/13/18
Two years, two babies, and countless diaper changes later.....the changing pad is holding up like a champ! Looks and feels the same as when I first purchased it. Great product
January 5, 2016
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!
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!
April 17, 2015
I've had this changing pad for 3 years now, It is amazing! My three year old still fits on it for diaper changes. Even if you don't have a changing table you can store it under your crib and pull it out as needed. No rips or tears 3 yrs later! Its so convenient to have a pad to change messy diapers on. It didn't have any smell when I received it and it still doesn't now. We put two covers over each other and just take the top on off if it gets dirty. All standard covers fit well. I will be ordering another one for new babys room as well
UPDATE:
The new one that came in is not the same model # and has slightly shorter contoured sides. The sides don't come up to a point/look triangly instead it is a squared top. Not sure if this is an update or a whoops but summer brand who I called has not heard of this pad with this model #, yes that is kind of scary how the company hasn't heard of a product that I received from their brand/their tags are on it. This ones model # is 92870z and not the 92000z as listed
UPDATE:
The new one that came in is not the same model # and has slightly shorter contoured sides. The sides don't come up to a point/look triangly instead it is a squared top. Not sure if this is an update or a whoops but summer brand who I called has not heard of this pad with this model #, yes that is kind of scary how the company hasn't heard of a product that I received from their brand/their tags are on it. This ones model # is 92870z and not the 92000z as listed
November 30, 2015
After seeing the prices the big box stores wanted for a changing table pad, we ran to Amazon. We picked this up for about 50% of the big box cost.
So far we've gone through two of these pads and have been pleased. With both, we have only noticed a slight plastic smell that many other reviewers mentioned. Nothing overwhelming. We've found this pad works perfectly well and does seem to fit all standard covers.
To answer some common questions:
- The pad measures 31 1/2" long by 16" wide (see photos)
- There is a set of straps to securely buckle your child in while on the table, and a third strap for securing (with a screw) the pad to the dresser or table. There are no "grips" on the bottom of the pad. Because of its plastic outside, it's actually quite slick when placed on a hard surface.
- We've had no problems fitting several different standard covers, from different makers, to this pad
Be aware that, while the plastic itself is waterproof, the "quilted" perforations in the cover appear to let liquid soak in. I happened to be changing my son while our covers were being washed and he had a blowout. I cleaned up the poo immediately and expected it to wash away. But as you can see (photos attached), some of it seems to have gotten through and permanently stained the pad. Obviously a perfect storm of events for that to happen, but wanted to point it out.
Overall a good purchase, especially for the price.
So far we've gone through two of these pads and have been pleased. With both, we have only noticed a slight plastic smell that many other reviewers mentioned. Nothing overwhelming. We've found this pad works perfectly well and does seem to fit all standard covers.
To answer some common questions:
- The pad measures 31 1/2" long by 16" wide (see photos)
- There is a set of straps to securely buckle your child in while on the table, and a third strap for securing (with a screw) the pad to the dresser or table. There are no "grips" on the bottom of the pad. Because of its plastic outside, it's actually quite slick when placed on a hard surface.
- We've had no problems fitting several different standard covers, from different makers, to this pad
Be aware that, while the plastic itself is waterproof, the "quilted" perforations in the cover appear to let liquid soak in. I happened to be changing my son while our covers were being washed and he had a blowout. I cleaned up the poo immediately and expected it to wash away. But as you can see (photos attached), some of it seems to have gotten through and permanently stained the pad. Obviously a perfect storm of events for that to happen, but wanted to point it out.
Overall a good purchase, especially for the price.
March 24, 2018
Durable, but tiny holes in the top fabric is very inconvenient! If there is ANY type of potty accidents on it then it gets into the tiny holes and stays there.
Update: after a month the of use and inevitable newborn pee accidents, I've come to the realization that this pad is not the one for us. I cannot get the pee out of the tiny holes. I cleaned it as soon as i got baby diapered up and it's literally impossible to get it all out. It stains it yellow right away too. It looks gross and I'm sure it's just a breeding ground for bacteria. I contacted Summer Infants brand and they replied with how to clean it (warm water and a sponge right away without letting it dry), but that was exactly what I'd already done. They offered to send a new one, but I requested to pay the difference to get one without the "tiny gross-holes'. I look forward to their response. But just as a forwarning, this thing is difficult to keep clean. I love the contour and the size, but that doesn't matter as much to me as cleanliness.
Update: after a month the of use and inevitable newborn pee accidents, I've come to the realization that this pad is not the one for us. I cannot get the pee out of the tiny holes. I cleaned it as soon as i got baby diapered up and it's literally impossible to get it all out. It stains it yellow right away too. It looks gross and I'm sure it's just a breeding ground for bacteria. I contacted Summer Infants brand and they replied with how to clean it (warm water and a sponge right away without letting it dry), but that was exactly what I'd already done. They offered to send a new one, but I requested to pay the difference to get one without the "tiny gross-holes'. I look forward to their response. But just as a forwarning, this thing is difficult to keep clean. I love the contour and the size, but that doesn't matter as much to me as cleanliness.
April 24, 2017
I went the first 3 months of my baby's life without a changing pad. I didn't think I needed one because who wants to go to the nursery every time you need to change a diaper? Then I saw this changing pad for $15 and thought, "meh, I might as well give it a try". I'm glad that I did. Did purchasing this all of a sudden get me changing all diapers in the nursery? No. But I do use this a lot. Now that my daughter is 8 months old, I use this a lot more than when she was 3 months. As babies get older, their diapers get nastier. Especially when they start solids. I ALWAYS use this changing pad when my daughter has a messy diaper.
WHAT I LOVE:
•Extra plush padding. This pad was comfortable for even my tiny 3 month old.
•Wide sides work well for keeping my 8 month old (16lb) contained. Although, never leave your baby alone people!
•Safety belt is convenient now that my baby is older. I didn't start using the belt until she was about 6 months old. When they become wiggle worms.
•Safety belt can actually strap baby's arms down as well. So they aren't too curious about what you're working on down there.
•Pad is completely waterproof. I haven't had any issues with messes seeping through the material.
•Pad is super easy to clean. Messes literally wipe right up with a baby wipe. Once a week I clean with a hot, soapy washcloth.
•No stains! This has been in a lot of messy situations already and it still looks brand new.
•No weird chemical smell when I first opened it.
•Pad has kept its shape.
•Pad is extremely lightweight and easy to carry from room to room. We all do it sometimes.
•Universal changing pad covers fit this perfectly. Like a glove.
WHAT I DON'T LOVE:
•The bottom of pad is SUPPOSED to be non-slip. But it isn't. I use this pad on a changing table and it still slides around like crazy. I WOULD not put this pad on top of a table or dresser. The pad definitely needs a changing table frame around it to keep it from sliding off a dresser or table.
•The material on my pad is sorta baggy. It bubbles up in the middle which drives me nuts.
Overall, this is a great changing pad. The price is right. It's a WIN.
WHAT I LOVE:
•Extra plush padding. This pad was comfortable for even my tiny 3 month old.
•Wide sides work well for keeping my 8 month old (16lb) contained. Although, never leave your baby alone people!
•Safety belt is convenient now that my baby is older. I didn't start using the belt until she was about 6 months old. When they become wiggle worms.
•Safety belt can actually strap baby's arms down as well. So they aren't too curious about what you're working on down there.
•Pad is completely waterproof. I haven't had any issues with messes seeping through the material.
•Pad is super easy to clean. Messes literally wipe right up with a baby wipe. Once a week I clean with a hot, soapy washcloth.
•No stains! This has been in a lot of messy situations already and it still looks brand new.
•No weird chemical smell when I first opened it.
•Pad has kept its shape.
•Pad is extremely lightweight and easy to carry from room to room. We all do it sometimes.
•Universal changing pad covers fit this perfectly. Like a glove.
WHAT I DON'T LOVE:
•The bottom of pad is SUPPOSED to be non-slip. But it isn't. I use this pad on a changing table and it still slides around like crazy. I WOULD not put this pad on top of a table or dresser. The pad definitely needs a changing table frame around it to keep it from sliding off a dresser or table.
•The material on my pad is sorta baggy. It bubbles up in the middle which drives me nuts.
Overall, this is a great changing pad. The price is right. It's a WIN.
August 31, 2016
This has little holes it it and gets moldy if little one has an accident on it!!!!! The holes are not a defect! This is just the way it's manufactured! Do not buy. Even if you clean the accident immediately, liquid leaks in and you cannot get it out. Thus...the mold.
September 5, 2015
I use this on the top of a wide dresser that I am currently using as a change table. Works wonderfully! The traction of the 4 feet keep it very still and the deep sides keep baby secure and mommy from worrying too much. There is additional safety as you can secure this to the wall via a safety strap. Very happy with this purchase; this product is not a gimmick. I would highly recommend to any parent using another piece of furniture instead of a change table.
P.S. I have yet to find a change pad cover that doesn't fit this.
P.S. I have yet to find a change pad cover that doesn't fit this.
January 16, 2018
I liked this changing pad until I picked it up to clean under it one day and noticed that it had completely scratched up our beautiful new dresser where the safety straps sit! I’m superad about this. Buyer beware—if you buy this pad definitely put something down underneath it to protect underlying surfaces.
As another con, after using this for a couple months it became stained and I can’t seem to get it clean. Good thing we have a cover...
As another con, after using this for a couple months it became stained and I can’t seem to get it clean. Good thing we have a cover...
January 8, 2017
NOT Waterproof! The pee will NOT stay on the surface of the pad, rather it will sink INTO the quilting holes. Impossible to clean the stains as the pee is stuck underneath the surface in the foam.
