Change Tables - Yes or No?

I got one, but never used it as a change table (got one of those canvas fold up ones). Maybe because our home was two levels, and I just changed him in the nice warm lounge rather than go upstairs to the bedrooms?? Also, most changes when he was smaller I gave him nappy off time so could just leave him on the floor for that.

I'm thinking I might use it a little with number 2, if only to keep number ones hands out of the way sometimes .

We had one from Farmers... We used it in the early days a fair bit for nappy changes and baths (had a bath underneath) but after about 2 months it bastically became a storage station and dust collector.

Next time I don't think I will use it as much as it was easier to just change her on the bed or floor or couch... Bath with her in the bath... Or sink or where ever!

Could have saved $150!

I had a change table and it was a life saver especially when your changing newborn nappies every 2-3hours that can get straining on your back! We actually made our change table from a set of second hand drawers (I think they cost $10) that were the right height for me and then we attahced a foam change mat from like baby city with velcro (so we could take it off and use it on the floor if we wanted) and its great because we store all her clothes and nappies in there and when shes older we just remove the change mat.

I'm getting one from Mocka - they have some great wooden and fabric ones which are reasonably priced :)

Had one with my first and second (one of those fold up ones with number 1,one of those fancy pants ones with the bath underneath for number 2,and only $20 at the salvation army store too)

My third though...I didn't want to use the change table for her cos it was,um,too boyish (yes I know,so superficial ;-) )
So instead I just put a changing mat on her chest of drawers and used that....for the first week or so,then just changed her on the ground,or on my bed.

To me,they definitely aren't a necessity,you can easily get away with not having one

I was brought a material fold up one with DS1. I used it for the first 6 weeks but he developed an allergic reaction to wipes and was raw so I started changing him in the sunny lounge and he had to have no nappy to allow his bum to heal alot of the time.
With DS2 I never bothered. Just used the bed or the floor or the couch.

This time I have brought a solid stand with a mat on top and a bath underneath. It also has alot of compartments for storage. I wasn't going to bother but it can be wheeled from room to room, has the bath and storage and only cost me $30. It was such a good deal I figured I will use most of it and resell for about the same price so it hasn't cost me anything in the long run if I don't use it.

I got one and still use it 10 months in. It was really good in the beginning as I had a CS and found bending/getting up and down etc uncomfortable.

As others have said not a necessity but well worth getting if you can find one in your price range or borrow one.

We were given a canvas fold up one -
i'd rate having one as a convenient way to store all the changing stuff DH bought a foam change mat to put on it which was a lot easier, especially in the NB days where DS would have poo explosions (much easier to clean off vinyl then canvas!). Try borrowing one or getting an el-cheapo folding one on trademe if you decide to go ahead.

We didn't bother and it's been fine with a changemat on the floor, next to some shelves. I can see how it'd be handy for storing stuff etc though.