The Best Changing Tables for (Slightly) Easier Diaper Changes

The Delta Children changing table is a durable choice that many parents say is a great value for the price. Made with sustainable poplar and New Zealand pine, this changing table is built to last and hold up to frequent use. Many parents say even after months of using it daily, they didn’t notice any wobbling. With two 10-inch shelves, you can hold diapering essentials within arm’s reach but out of baby’s grasp while you’re changing her. Parents also love that assembly was a breeze, with one parent noting they put it together in under 15 minutes. Even though this table doesn’t double as a dresser, its simple design and generous storage space means that you can use it as a shelving unit in the future.

Material: Poplar and New Zealand pine with TSCA compliant engineered wood

Weight: 32 pounds

Dimensions: 35 x 39.25 x 19.75 inches

Weight limit: 30 pounds

Whether you want a second changing area in another room in your home or a safe spot for changes at the grandparents’ home, this space-saving and portable folding diaper station is an ideal solution. The full-size changing table folds down flat, so you can store it in a closet or behind a door when not in use. (Just be sure to take everything off the lower shelf first.) Many parents also say it’s the perfect height to not strain your back during changes, and it’s an excellent option for taller parents in particular because it’s taller than many tables. Note that it has a weight limit of 24 pounds, though, so it may last as long as you’d like it to for larger babies.

Material: Steel frame, PVC, canvas

Weight: 11 pounds

Dimensions: 31.5 x 25 x 40.5 inches

Weight limit: 24 pounds

Middle-of-the-night changes are rarely easy, but Storkcraft’s convertible crib and changer simplifies the process. Although the changing table area is small, many parents still found it very convenient to have it included with the bed so they didn’t have to buy a separate piece of furniture. Many reviewers comment on the impressive amount of storage available, with both drawers for items to keep out of baby’s reach and open shelves on the back.

As baby grows, the Storkcraft Portofino 5-in-1 Convertible Crib transforms into a toddler bed or daybed by removing rails and lowering the mattress, then eventually it can become a full-size bed. At that point, the changing table itself becomes a big-kid nightstand. Many parents love how this piece of furniture serves so many purposes, and numerous comment about how beautiful it looks in a nursery.

Note that several reviewers say the changing pad is very thin and that it was hard to find a separate pad that would fit the small dimensions.

Material: Pine wood, engineered wood, wood composites

Weight: 125 pounds

Dimensions: 70.78 x 32.91 x 43.11 inches
inches)

Weight limit: Child must be under 50 pounds to use the bed

For an affordable price, you can purchase the Dream on Me Emily Changing Table in natural wood and still have money left to stock your diapering station. This changing table comes complete with 5-inch guardrail — which might give nervous parents more peace of mind than changing tables with shorter rails — and two large storage shelves. Overall, parents were wowed by how easy this product was to assemble, and said there was plenty of storage space in the shelves to hold diapering essentials. Note, however, that some reviewers said the bottom two shelves felt flimsy and didn’t feel like they could store anything heavy on them. Some parents also found the changing pad was a bit thin and swapped it for a thicker option.

Material: Sustainable New Zealand wood

Weight: 19.5 pounds

Dimensions: 36.5 x 20 x 39 inches

Weight limit: 30 pounds

Though you certainly have to splurge for this Pottery Barn dresser and changing table set, it might be worth the cost for families looking to invest in a piece of furniture that will last their little one’s entire childhood. (Or you can use Pottery Barn’s 15 percent completion discount to cut down on the cost.) It’s crafted from solid oak wood that’s also GreenGuard Gold Certified, so you know that you’re working with high-quality materials that should last for a long time. And, the 3-inch topper (secured with metal brackets) is removable, so you can get rid of  it when baby is old enough. The topper is a whopping 53 inches wide, making it the most spacious surface area on this list, which might help with particularly wriggly little ones. It’s also large enough to store diapering items right on top of the dresser for easy access. (Just make sure to keep them on the opposite side so baby can’t grab them.)

Material: Solid oak wood, oak veneers, particle board, and MDF

Weight: 201 pounds

Dimensions: 57.5 x 19 x 37 inches

Weight limit: Not listed

We love that this changing table cleverly converts to a toy bin, because you can never have too much room to stow all of baby’s stuff. There’s a fixed shelf under the changing surface that’s within arm’s reach and perfect for keeping baby’s diapers and wipes handy. Later, the top becomes a toddler-accessible bookshelf with an open storage bin for toys underneath. Reviewers say the Delta Children Gateway Changing Table is easy to put together, with many noting that it only took one person to assemble. And it doesn’t even have to stay in baby’s room once they’re out of diapers — according to the manufacturer, it’s also the perfect size for a bar cart.

Material: Pine wood

Weight: 52 pounds

Dimensions: 34.25 x 18.75 x 35 inches

Weight limit: 30 pounds