Why we are asking this now?
We are at a point in time when there is a great variety and lots of choices for everything. And when it comes to baby products, the choices seem limitless! And when you think of giving the best for your baby, you will have that irresistible urge to buy everything.This is indeed a good time to pause and ponder over unnecessary purchases.
The short answer
If you are a person who makes a purchase only when the benefits outweigh the negatives then the answer for the question of buying a baby changing-table is a definite no!
The long answer
Before you can launch into a tirade against our decision, let us justify it with sound rationale and reasons. Given below are four good reasons to refrain from buying a changing table for your baby.
1. To optimize on space
The changing table is definitely going to occupy floor area as well as some volume of the room. This is a sacrifice you could live without. This does not mean that you give up on the idea completely. You could choose a double-role utility like a dresser/changing table combination! This dresser will retain its utility for a long time while the changing table becomes a useless furniture piece within months.
2. To optimize on costs
Buying a changing table is definitely going to cost you valuable dollars that could otherwise be invested in the hundreds of other needs that will arise with the arrival of the baby. Again, you could intelligently spend the dollars in getting yourself multi-purpose furniture.
3. To utilize better alternatives
Getting a changing pad that could be strapped or fixed on top of a dresser or a low bureau. Made of vinyl, it is easy to clean and it has a curved surface that fits the baby perfectly. The pad also comes with washable covers for better hygiene. The best possible hygiene also could be obtained by making use of disposable covers for the changing pad. One could also make use of a changing station that neatly sits on a wall and could be folded up when not necessary.
4. To have an easier maintenance schedule
Work at home is going to shoot up with the arrival of the baby. Keeping the changing table clean and dust-free is definitely an addition to the existing workload. It is vital to keep it clean else the baby is bound to get affected. Again, this problem could be solved by using a single furniture piece that serves many purposes.
