PooPoose Baby Changing Pad - Diaper Mat for Table, Dresser, Change Station, Soft & Secure, White

The pad is long and wide but the best part is the wide strap. It is very soft and does the job well. We were using a changing table that came with the pack n play for a month or two after he was born and the strap on it cut into his stomach as he wiggied around so we had to stop using it. We have a very wiggly 4 month old who is very large for his age (27" and almost 20 lbs) and it holds him in place with no issues. I do wish they sold longer straps ( for the bigger bellies) or something you could add on to the originial one. I also wish it also had a bit of an incline instead of completely flat (though I realize most changing pads are flat, this would also help to make it stand out). My son has reflux and trying to change a diaper on a flat surface soon after he eats is just asking for him to spit up. We usually prop it up a little from underneath. So far he has not figured out how to work the velcro on the strap and I am hoping he won't! Overall, almost $50.00 for a piece of foam and a strap seems like a lot, but because of the design it is worth every penny! Also make sure you order directly from Poopoose. They are wonderful to deal with and very invested in making a great product. When they heard I had their older strap they sent me their new one for free. The Velcro is much stronger. They also have responded to every email I have sent them. I ended up ordering the removable cover, which is wonderful. Extremely soft and washes well.

If you're reading this and your baby rolls incessantly on the changing table, just scroll back up and click on "buy now"! I was so skeptical, but also desperate to try anything and I was so pleasantly surprised when this actually worked to stop our little monster from rolling! (& Bonus, he can't sit up randomly during changes anymore either.) Our 7 month old has been rolling on the changing table for months and has become quite the professional roller, so diaper changes were becoming an utterly miserable experience and no amount of toys or distractions could make this little human stop alligator rolling, then this changing pad entered the picture and completely saved our sanity! I'm not going to lie, I grinned so big when our little one tried rolling over and failed after we secured the simple velcro strap around him for the first time, the immense joy and relief I felt in that moment was just indescribable. After just a few days of using the velcro strap, we already do not have to use it every single time as he's learning he can't roll whenever he pleases, so now we just use it randomly as a reminder or when he's in an extra rambunctious mood.One thing to note, it is a bit annoying in the sense that you have to unzip outfits and pull legs out, etc. before attaching the strap around them. It's not a fault of the design, there is no way around it, just something to note if you're not expecting that. It's worth that tiny bit of inconvenience though to not have to wrestle an alligator.When I ordered, the removable/washable covers were out of stock, so I just cut slits to accommodate the velcro strap in my existing regular changing pad covers and it works just fine.Another thing that pleasantly surprised me was the fact that the pad was made out of a dense foam. I included pictures of what it looks like on the inside, as seeing those would have been super helpful for me as a potential buyer. I was actually in need of a more supportive pad as anytime my little one threw his head back or kicked his feet, it sounded like he was hitting the hard table as the typical changing pads that just feel like batting on top of thin cardboard weren't enough to support him anymore.So far, I haven't found anything I don't like about this changing pad. My only regret is not buying this thing months ago!

This changing pad has been a lifesaver for me! When my little guy was born I bought him an average changing pad with a cute cover and he was so good during diaper changes. Then something happened when he was around 7 months old and he became IMPOSSIBLE to change! He kicked nonstop, cried, flipped over, and made the experience miserable for both of us. Changing dirty diapers isn't a fun task to begin with, but add a squirming baby to the equation and it becomes downright terrifying. I was constantly worried that he'd manage to flip himself off the pad entirely and the little buckle on our first changing pad did nothing to calm my fears.Enter the PooPoose... phew! What a difference! The straps are so soft and comfy and the Velcro that holds them together is fascinating to him. He spends the majority of his diaper changes running his hands along the fabric. I love that the strap is easily adjustable so I can secure him a little bit tighter on his squirmiest days. I was initially worried that the strap would be too close to his diaper (based on the way the baby in the stock photo looks), but that isn't the case at all. He has plenty of room to stretch out and I can easily secure the straps closer to his armpits so they're less likely to get sprayed. He is a boy after all! :)The pad itself is very easy to wipe down and keep clean. I don't love the way the vinyl folds and looks bunchy in places, but it doesn't affect the performance at all. I assume it has something to do with the slits that make the strap detachable. I haven't tried to machine wash the strap yet, but it looks very easy.I highly HIGHLY recommend this product even though it's more expensive than a traditional changing pad. It's SO worth the money. I used to get a knot in my stomach every time my son had a dirty diaper because I knew what was in store for me - 10 minutes of screaming (on his end) and frustration (on my end) with one hand on him and one hand fumbling to remove the dirty diaper, reach the wipes, and get a new diaper ready before he wiggled out of my grasp and attempted a nose dive off the dresser. Now diaper changes are back to being a breeze and there are even days that I don't have to strap him in at all. I never thought I'd be able to say that!

My wife and I are first-time parents, so I don't have much basis for comparison, but we did order this changing pad after a lot of research and comparison to other pads. This one appealed to us because reviews of other cheaper pads described that they were difficult to clean and/or too small and/or incapable of securing a wiggly baby, whereas the reviews and descriptions here are quite the opposite.Once we got it, diapering our son immediately got MUCH easier. He's a wiggly little critter (we had had lots of drive-by-peeing incidents because he would always wiggle off whatever we put over him for cover) but the soft, wide cloth strap keeps him comfortable, secured with Velcro, and about as still as you could hope for. He still gets cranky during some diaper changes, but not as cranky or as often as before, and he's actually fallen asleep while strapped to the changing pad a couple of times (we obviously took pictures that we plan on busting out when he brings home his first date!).The pad is VERY easy to clean--the cover itself is smooth, wipes completely clean, and dries quickly. The cloth strap is removable, so we've been able to put it through the wash a couple of times when it's gotten dirtied. It's a little funky to remove and reinsert, but the little plastic sleeves that get in the way serve to keep the foam from soaking in any poop/pee--those and the cover will keep this thing clean as new for a long time.Our guy is still pretty little, but the pad leaves him with a lot of room to grow. We have the pad on the floor (no room for a proper changing table in our apartment) but there are two little strips you can use to secure it to any table/dresser/desk top for a more permanent/secure changing table setup.All in all, it seems like they've thought of everything! I could really ask for more, except for some sort of auto-diaper changer or a beer tap. It ain't cheap, but for what you get, it's definitely worth it!

This changing station really helps with keeping the baby confined enough to change a diaper. he is still able to use his hands to make a mess. For a fussy baby this is a must! But when the poo accidentally got on the pad & I cleaned it up, it stained easily, hence the 4 stars. I would use a cover for it to keep it white.