Where to change nappies?

**singlewiththree** · 27-04-2010, 05:58 AM

After discussions with childminders on how bad for our back this job it, and changing nappies on the floor isn't good. Where do you all change nappies so it's safe?

**nannysue** · 27-04-2010, 06:37 AM

I sometimes put the changing mat on the sofa , which is covered with a throw anyway when the children are here. Then i can either stand or sit depending on how i feel

Its so much easier

**theplayroom** · 27-04-2010, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by singlewiththree

After discussions with childminders on how bad for our back this job it, and changing nappies on the floor isn't good. Where do you all change nappies so it's safe?

Why is the floor not good?

**sarah707** · 27-04-2010, 06:59 AM

I change nappies on the sofabed.

I use a big changing mat and a sheet underneath with a waterproof underneath.

I have to be careful not to twist though.

Hth

**sweets** · 27-04-2010, 07:06 AM

on a recent moving and handling course we were told that changing nappies on the floor is bad for your back and knees. you should do it on a higher surface like a sofa or table.

ive always changed nappies on the floor with no problems, i did try and do it on the sofa but just didnt find it easy so im back to changing them on the floor. i think if you have existing problems then it prob would be too hard but i just cant do it any other way.

i know a few childminders that change children on thier knees! even the big 2 year olds

i tried it once and got in a right mess

not very hygenic either!

**ORKSIE** · 27-04-2010, 07:09 AM

I have a changing mat on the sofa....I cannot kneel anymore, me poor old knees cant cope

**Chell** · 27-04-2010, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by sweets

on a recent moving and handling course we were told that changing nappies on the floor is bad for your back and knees. you should do it on a higher surface like a sofa or table.

ive always changed nappies on the floor with no problems, i did try and do it on the sofa but just didnt find it easy so im back to changing them on the floor. i think if you have existing problems then it prob would be too hard but i just cant do it any other way.

i know a few childminders that change children on thier knees! even the big 2 year olds

i tried it once and got in a right mess

not very hygenic either!

I haven't had mindees in nappies yet but I change my own DD on my knee. I presumed OFSTED wouldn't like this but it is the easiest way.

**suzyblue** · 27-04-2010, 08:22 AM

I do have a bad back but I change the children on the floor as I find lifting them up onto a surface more back breaking. I have some chunky 2 year olds!

**little_gems** · 27-04-2010, 09:30 AM

i found that changing on the fllor was killing my back so i brought a changing table!!!
It's quite good as all the children have thier own little box with thier nappies, wipes and creams in it also has space for gloves and anti-bac spray.

I've also put pictures all around to keep the kids still while changing.

**tracey36** · 27-04-2010, 09:43 AM

i use either the floor of if back if feeling bit dodgy put the changing mat on the sofa

**jelly15** · 27-04-2010, 09:47 AM

I used to change my own on my knees but didn't think CSSIW would like it so I change them on a mat on the bath room floor.

Twinklestars · 27-04-2010, 10:12 AM

when i had my pre reg visit the inspector looked in our downstairs toilet and said there's plenty of room to change nappies in there, she must have meant on the floor though cos there's no high surfaces in there. I change nappies in the living room on the floor though but i don't have back problems

**Ripeberry** · 27-04-2010, 12:14 PM

I would rather change on the floor as if I go on a sofa I tend to twist which always does my back in

**venus89** · 27-04-2010, 12:18 PM

On the floor. When my backs playing up - I get a partially slipped disc sometimes - I can't lift a plate let alone a child so there's no way I could get them up high.

**babs** · 27-04-2010, 12:53 PM

i do On the floor i sit though not knee baby between my legs...My great neices i do on extra large stool in living room or on my knee ( but not if nappy is a dirty smelly one) then they go on floor on changing mat, wipes,cream, nappys and nappy bags in cupboard n living room anyway..

**Alibali** · 27-04-2010, 05:21 PM

I have a folding changing table - the best childminding purchase I have ever made

**MarpleJollytots** · 27-04-2010, 05:28 PM

We have got a changing stand.

**Mookins** · 27-04-2010, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by Alibali

I have a folding changing table - the best childminding purchase I have ever made

never used a changing table before and just been looking at them...all too bulky for my house, where did you purchase a folding one from?

x x x

**Alibali** · 27-04-2010, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Mookins

never used a changing table before and just been looking at them...all too bulky for my house, where did you purchase a folding one from?

x x x

Mine is an old one I got second hand from e-bay, but Ikea do one too. I'll see if I can find a link. It's great as it folds really thin and is stored behind a door, takes no space at all.

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/50144765

**patevans** · 27-04-2010, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by Alibali

Mine is an old one I got second hand from e-bay, but Ikea do one too. I'll see if I can find a link. It's great as it folds really thin and is stored behind a door, takes no space at all.

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/50144765

oh I like that, I do them on the floor but my assistant (my mummy) has bad knees so that would be ideal for her