Ikea Equipment - Advice Needed

**Pedagog** · 06-07-2008, 10:23 PM

Just looking at the moment as not registered yet, still in the process, but making out wish/list shopping list.

Looking at Ikea, and just wondered if anybody has any of the following and if so what you think about them. Must admit only discovered Ikea a year ago and love their stuff and their prices.

Sniglar Cot

Antilop Changing station

Svala table and chair set

Thanks in advance.

**jo f** · 07-07-2008, 05:23 AM

I think the safest place to change a child's nappy is on a good changing mat on the floor. I would not use one of these. I have just had a quick look at the photos and apologies if I am wrong but there are no straps to secure baby. Babies are wriggly before we know it!!!

I have the cheeper kids table and chairs and I haven't painted or treated the wood. I get a lot of use out of it but is looking very worn now- kids paint marks everywhere. Its in need of some tlc.

Enjoy shoppin! Good luck! x

**Pedagog** · 07-07-2008, 06:17 AM

Thanks for that. I agree about changing babies on the floor, just wasn't sure if ofsted liked babies on the floor for changing.

**sarah707** · 07-07-2008, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by Newbie

Thanks for that. I agree about changing babies on the floor, just wasn't sure if ofsted liked babies on the floor for changing.

It's fine so long as you use a steriliser on the mat immediately before and after use...

I have the argos travel cot / play pen and it's great, but the Ikea one looks nice too

**Pedagog** · 07-07-2008, 06:37 AM

Thanks, I'll forget changing tables/stations then.

**babyandchild** · 07-07-2008, 07:16 AM

Hi, I have the same table and chairs and it's great. It washes easily and is a good size for my little ones. Happy Shopping x

**foxy lady** · 07-07-2008, 07:38 AM

i have the table and chairs
it is great, its just the right height for the little ones and not heavy to move about

**ruby** · 07-07-2008, 08:12 AM

i have the table and chairs there great but now have the big blue table as we now have 5 and the other one is to small it from ikea as well

wouldn't use the changing unit as don't think it looks safe but we have a changing unit with drawers in the downstairs bathroom which we use to change the children

cathy

**Pedagog** · 07-07-2008, 09:01 AM

Thanks everyone, will have to have a trip to Ikea I think.

**Jinx** · 07-07-2008, 11:28 AM

I agree with everyone re the changing table. Better to be on the floor.

I had that cot when my oldest was born, it is nice an compact, but I prefer to use a travel cot for minding, as it can be packed away when not in use.

I bought the little table and chairs for my friends twins for their 5th birthday and they are still going strong 5 years on.

If you need a highchair, then I would definately recommend the cheap Ikea one. It is the best one I have ever had, so easy to clean and the kids don't slide down like some highchairs. http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/00069725

Happy shopping...wish I was going to Ikea.

Jinx x

LOOPYLISA · 07-07-2008, 01:10 PM

I have the smaller cheaper table and chairs, its still in the box waiting to put together !!!!!!

**Mrs.L.C** · 07-07-2008, 01:29 PM

Hi I have the ble table and stalls from ikea. Link is below. you can fit 5 children around with plenty of space, I have manged 7 after school children. the red rectangle ones are good aswel but not as big.

Perfect size for children and easily cleaned. Can not fault it. I also got 2 plastic chairs from toys r us for the younger ones as they have a back on but not quite as big as the ikea ones shown in the link. could not find a link for the chairs from toysrus

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/10099492

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/70050812

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/20099496

They have the stalls in pink blue and green