How to make a changing table with your own hands?

Before the birth of a child, parents must prepare a lot of things that are necessary for the first months of a baby's life. For some families, buying a baby bed, a stroller, a bathtub, clothes and a baby first aid kit is the first priority. Sometimes this list is replenished with a changing table. And it is not always clear what it is for and whether it is possible to do it yourself.

Before taking on the construction of a changing table, you need to understand whether its presence is really so necessary for a child. On the one hand, this is a fairly convenient thing, and on the other, many young parents can do without it.

The main advantages of the changing table include:

• Convenience for mom. Sometimes a baby has to be changed many times - he burp, then he pees himself, then gets dirty, then he needs to be collected for a walk, then undressed. If the mother constantly changes the baby's clothes, standing over the sofa or bed, then she will constantly strain her back. And this part of the body of a young mother is already subject to constant stress. The diaper is at the optimal height, which allows the parent not to bend.
• Safety for the child. As a rule, a changing table or chest of drawers is equipped with various drawers and shelves that contain everything you need for small children. Therefore, changing the baby's clothes, the parent has access to all the accessories he needs, which makes it possible not to leave the child alone. This provides him with additional safety, because a few months after birth he will learn to roll over, which means he may fall.
• Wellness for the baby. Often, a small family member needs therapeutic massage or gymnastics. These treatments help develop muscle and flexibility. For the correct implementation of treatment measures, a flat surface is required, which the diaper has.

Swaddler manufacturers claim that these products are intended for babies under one year old. But in practice, this statement is not always true. It is important to correlate the age of the baby with the size of the table.

If the changing table has a length of 70 cm, then it will be convenient only for a child a little over six months old. It all depends on the individual characteristics of the child. But the surface length of 90-100 cm can be used by parents until the baby reaches a year or even more.

Before creating a drawing of a changing table for a baby, you need not only to stock up on tools and materials, but also to decide on the type of future design.

Another design that you can do yourself is a whatnot. It can be located on a wooden, metal or even plastic frame and have several shelves. On top of the bookcase there is a changing board, which can have either a hard or a soft base.

The most comfortable is a chest of drawers with a changing surface. Its main differences are convenience, stability and spaciousness. In this case, the changing table can be folding or removable, depending on the model.

Hanging, it is also a wall-mounted table, looks very ergonomically. The structure is attached to the wall and unfolds if necessary. Conveniently, it has special pockets for storing hygiene items.

Difficult for hand-made manufacture is a transforming diaper. The advantage of such a product is that after a while it can be modified and turned into an ordinary children's table.

When choosing a material for making a table, parents should rely on its safety. So, the frame of the product can consist of wood, MDF or chipboard. If there is a financial opportunity, of course, it is better to stay with a natural tree. And for a budget option, MDF and chipboard are suitable.

The changing board can also consist of MDF or chipboard, plus it is equipped with a soft filler and waterproof fabric. For filling, you can buy foam rubber, holofiber and even a terry towel. It all depends on the desire of the master.

If the structure will be painted or varnished in the future, it is imperative that these products have quality certification. They should not contain toxic substances. In the best case, a special inscription should be present on the paint and varnish product, allowing it to be used in the children's room.

All fittings should be used to a minimum and kept hidden. Thus, you can maximally protect the grown baby from damage from bolts and retractable mechanisms.

The assembly principle of different models of changing tables is different.

The wall-mounted changing table is almost invisible when folded. Due to the lack of support, it is necessary to make certain efforts to create a stable structure.

This is necessary so that she can withstand a weight of up to 10 kg. The hinged cover of the product must be installed on gas lifts, which will allow it not to close spontaneously. It would be nice to build several shelves in the wall part of the diaper. Thus, you can not only organize the storage system, but also provide additional stability of the base.

The design of a hanging changing table is made up of a board, sides and supporting corners. All these elements must be cut out of chipboard and connected with self-tapping screws. For better fixing, the holes for the self-tapping screws are best filled with glue.

The portable changing board is good for its mobility. For its manufacture, you will need chipboard sheets, an electric jigsaw, self-tapping screws, a primer and paints and varnishes.

The basis of the product consists of a board, the length of which is 90-100 cm, and the width is 60 cm. The sides have a length equal to the length of the board, and their height should not exceed 10 cm. You can build an additional side at the head of the structure. In this case, its length should be equal to 60 cm.

The parts are connected with screws or self-tapping screws, and at the end of the work, the entire table is primed and painted.

A soft table can be made of a 3-4 cm thick foam cushion. From above it should be sheathed with a waterproof material, for example, a diaper. Separately for the product, it is necessary to sew a cover made of natural fabric, which will have a zipper on the side.

To assemble this type of structure, it is advisable to have professional carpentry skills. It is imperative to use detailed drawings indicating all measurements.

Chipboard boards should be cut as accurately as possible.In addition to the boards that come with the kit, you need to check for the presence of guides for rolling out drawers, handles, legs, corners, screws and screws. From the tools you will need a screwdriver, an electric drill, a tape measure and drills.

The assembly process is quite complex, so it is important to adhere to the drawings exactly and do everything sequentially.

Whichever model of the changing table is chosen, you need to sensibly evaluate your own capabilities. With a little patience and some free time, you are ready to use the custom diaper for newborns.

For more information on how to make a changing table, see the video below.