During the third trimester of pregnancy—especially in the weeks leading up to your little adventurer's birth—you will likely experience what is known as nest syndrome; a type of behavior that is quite common in pregnant women and is characterized by an uncontrollable need to get the house ready (clean, organize, and decorate), especially the baby's room. During this nesting process, you should not overlook the importance of preparing the baby changing table since, as you will soon see, this will be a place where you and your little one will spend a lot of time during their first months of life.

Below, we offer you a series of tips to prepare and organize the baby changing station that can be very useful to you in the upcoming months of parenting and maternal care.

Tips for preparing the baby changing station

1. Make sure you have everything important on hand

One of the key safety rules to keep in mind is that you should never leave your little adventurer alone on the changing table, not even for a second. Why? Because, as you will soon discover, babies move a lot , so it is not difficult for them to accidentally fall off the changer if you are not 100% attentive. This is why our first piece of advice is to have everything important at hand .

In an article, we recommended placing a changing dresser, which fits perfectly with this advice, as a changing dresser provides you with several storage drawers where you can keep everything you need to change your little adventurer: , , creams, clothes, towels, etc. However, if you have opted for a bathtub with a changing table or any other type of changing station, don't worry, because they usually include spaces to organize and keep within reach the basic items needed to change your baby. An example of this type of product is the bathtub-changing furniture from , which is also evolutionary, as it can be transformed into a dresser when you no longer need the bathtub or changing station.

2. Find your comfort and that of your baby

Another reason why we recommended the changing table at the time is the height at which the changer is positioned, generally between 90 centimeters and one meter , a highly recommended height for comfort and back support for people of average height. Keep in mind that during the first few months of your baby's life, you'll spend a lot of time with them on the changing table (babies poop and pee nonstop!), so comfort is essential. If, for example, there is a significant height difference between you and your partner, a good alternative is to get an adjustable-height changing table. You will need to change its position frequently, but your backs will thank you for it.

When preparing the baby's changing table, it is also very important to consider the comfort of your little adventurer . After all, they will also spend a lot of time in that space! Make sure the changing pad is comfortable and, if possible, non-slip, and that it has sufficient dimensions to allow for movement and won't become too small after the first growth spurt. Babies grow very quickly!

3. Avoid unnecessary dangers

Parents tend to develop a sixth sense for avoiding unnecessary dangers and protecting their baby. That sixth sense should also guide you when preparing the baby's changing table. For example, it is advisable not to place the changing table under shelves or any objects hanging on the wall that, by accident or oversight, could fall on the baby while you are changing them. Also, try to ensure that there are no electrical outlets very close to the changing table and within the baby's reach. When they are newborns, the danger in this regard is not very great, but as soon as they are three or four months old, babies try to touch and grab everything at their height, so it is better to avoid the incredible attraction that outlets always seem to have for them.

4. Choose a well-heated room

Just as we explained in the article about room decoration, not all families have the option to choose where to place the changing table. Sometimes it only fits in the baby's room. Other times, however, the only available space is in the bathroom. Regardless of your situation, it is advisable that the room where the changing table is located has heating and is well air-conditioned (the recommended temperature is between 22°C and 24°C), especially during the coldest and harshest months of winter, so you can have your baby naked without fear of colds . If, for any reason, this is not possible, an alternative is to warm the room where the changing table is with a heater or stove a few minutes before changing the baby, in order to create a more suitable environment for the diaper change. ¡But be careful not to leave it plugged in when you're not at home!

5. Think about your baby's entertainment

For parents, changing diapers over and over again can become tiresome. And it's the same for babies—don't think otherwise! This is especially true as they grow older and start moving more, because at that point, going to the changing table interrupts their activity, which they don't always take well. To avoid constant wriggling or refusals—which will happen and often make the process more difficult—the best strategy is distraction. So it's always good to have their distractions on hand: favorite toys or stuffed animals , or even a few children's songs. Any strategy that helps entertain your little adventurer and makes diaper changing more pleasant is valid!

6. Make sure you don't run out of diapers, wet wipes, or other skincare products

Diapers, wet wipes, disposable changing pads, and other skincare products are essential items that should never be missing from your baby's changing station. Our advice to help you cross these products off your shopping list is to create a , where you can also add wet wipes, changing pads, among others. Additionally, with 100% flexibility, you can select the delivery interval or modify the date, shipping address, and more. Easier, impossible! :)

We hope these tips for preparing and organizing the baby's changing station are helpful to you. And, above all, we hope you enjoy the magical moments experienced there. If you feel like it, we would be happy to see how the changing table you prepared for your little adventurer turned out. You can upload a photo and tag us on Instagram !