[blparent] changing toddlers diaper

Mon Aug 8 17:42:54 UTC 2011

Hey this is great conversation!

I've encountered a few situations where there are no changing tables
in bathrooms and I have to change Erik on a bench, chair, table, etc.
He's only five and a half months and is getting really big so chairs
are out of the quesiton lately. I know when he is able to stand I can
change him while standing. Youme and Terri, two amazing mommas have
demonstrated the standing up method of changing diapers. I'll have to
work on it since things can get pretty wet and sprinkly with a boy.

Any other suggestions?

On 8/8/11, Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC) <REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com> wrote:
> Buy a desk. Seriously, it will save your back and your sanity, plus your kid
> can use it when he's in school and you can have fun teasing him about what
> he used to do on that desk.
>
> For out in public, I'd just go into a bathroom stall and change there,
> keeping my arm gently on the chest.
> For disposal, I'd use a doggie pickup poop bag and put the used diaper and
> wipes in it. Then I'd toss it. This way I didn't have to hunt for a trash
> can while I was in the middle of a change.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Erin Rumer
> Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 12:02 PM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] changing toddlers diaper
>
> Thanks everyone for your feedback, keep it coming.  Don't have an extra desk
> to change on but love that idea because the changing tables have a low
> weight capacity for the most part which is a shame.  I use one end of my
> island in my kitchen for a changing station when I'm down-stairs and it
> works great, I took a big beach towel and folded it to be a soft pad under
> him and put a water-proof portable changing pad on top of that.  I also use
> those disposable pads for my changing stations which is a must and has saved
> me from lots of washing and laundry many of times.  With my station down
> stairs on the island I just got to make sure and stay right up against it
> and have toys for the boy to play with otherwise he's wanting to crawl
> across the island to get to my Chrystal containers and anything else like my
> crock pot(cute but very time consuming, smiling).  I'm tall so the taller
> the station to change at the better it is on my back.  Can't do the couch
> since I only have tile down stairs and that would kill my knees but wouldn't
> be bad for carpeted areas.  I utilize the tables in public if they look safe
> enough because some of those wall units look very flimsy and they slope
> terribly when you put your child on them.  I have been putting Dawson on my
> lap with a portable pad under him for just wet diapers but he's even getting
> too big for that now not to mention too wiggly. GRIN  I'd love to know how'd
> most of you take on poopy diapers in public with a wiggly and roaming
> toddler?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Erin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC)
> Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 6:29 AM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] changing toddlers diaper
>
> The floor so didn't work for me. It hurt my back like hell. Also, it just
> gave my kid more room to move about on.
> What did work was a desk. Put it up against the wall, ideally in acorner so
> that there is only one way off that desk, and that way is towards you.
> The desk is bigger then the changing table, and it can withstand more
> weight.  Our changing table was only specced for 30 pounds.  I discovered
> this when it collapsed with my kid on it. She wasn't hurt, but she did want
> the table out of the house which I was happy to accomidate.
>
> Also, the desk is shorter then the changing table and was physically much
> easier for me to use.  I only wish I'd used the desk option far sooner.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Veronica Smith
> Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 6:31 PM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [blparent] changing toddlers diaper
>
> I took the changing cushion and put it on the floor.  It was easier for me
> that way and I didn't have to worry about Gab falling! V
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Erin Rumer
> Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 3:05 PM
> To: NFB blind parent listserv
> Subject: [blparent] changing toddlers diaper
>
> Hello list,
>
>
>
> Dawson is a big boy now at 22lbs and so long that he's almost out-grown his
> changing table.  I wanted to see how those of you with toddlers prefer to
> change your munchkins to make diapering time safe, fun and comfortable for
> everyone.  If you don't have toddlers yourself but know of someone with a
> toddler who has a creative successful way of changing their toddler then
> please let me know as well.  I've heard that the floor method is often times
> a challenge since it's a struggle to keep the toddler from rolling and
> wanting to crawl away.  I've looked at some child care center grade changing
> tables for toddlers but these are definitely not in my price range since
> they want $250 and above.  Also, I'd love to hear some tips for changing
> toddlers in public since we're right around the corner for that.  Dawson
> loves to lay on something soft for being changed so if you all know of any
> large changing pads for toddlers that are nice and squishy then please let
> me know.
>
>
>
> Thanks so much and hope you're all having a great weekend.
>
>
>
> Erin
>
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