Change tables

Before you buy a change table

When choosing a change table look for:

• safety straps to help keep your baby in place
• raised sides to prevent your baby rolling from the table
• smooth, rounded edges
• strong material that is firmly attached to the frame
• a strong stable frame so it will not collapse during use
• drawers you can reach without leaving your child
• locks that prevent an adjustable table from folding while the baby is lying on it
• gaps that may be unsafe:
  • gaps 30mm - 50mm wide can trap arms or legs
  • gaps between 85mm - 95mm can trap a baby's head.

Using a change table safely

• Before you start, make sure you can reach everything you need without leaving your baby alone.
• Never hang bags or clothes from a change table as this can make it unstable.
• Use the restraining strap to prevent your baby falling from the table.
• Never leave your baby on the table unattended.
• If the change table includes a bath, lift the changing surface away completely so that it can't fall on your baby in the bath.

Reporting an issue with change table safety

If you have a safety problem or concern with a change table, let us know.

Report an unsafe product

Under the Consumer Guarantees Act you can get a refund, replacement or compensation if goods are unsafe. The Consumer Protection website has more information about what to do when you have a problem with goods.

Consumer Protection website — Faulty products(external link)