Change tables

After loads of research, I have discovered today, that the basinette which I am planning on getting, has the option of a change table attachment, which fits on top of it.

I'm quite excited about it, because in theory, the idea is really good. I figure I wont be changing baby while he's sleeping, so will never need to use both items at the same time. And we have limited space in our house, so the idea of utilising the same framework for two pieces of furniture would definately help in saving space.

But I'm wondering if it might be a hassle having both the basinette and the change table using the same framework? And also wonder whether a folding style change table would be sturdy enough for a baby, as it gets bigger?

Any comments would be greatfully appreciated!

i agree with maria, in the middle of the night you want the changing to be over with as quickly as possilbe, you really don't want to be fiddling around trying to get the cange table on.
if you can have a look at it before you buy it it's probably best, see whether you can put it on and take it off easily or not.

Somewhat on the subject I have been tossing up for ages whether or not to get a changing table with a baby or just do with the seperate bath and changing mat. I like the idea of the changing table cause as you said Maya its the right hieght and being tall and not the strongest of backs it would be good - but might be able to get the same thing by putting baby bath on dining table (our house is open plan so fire would heat the dining area) I have almost convinced myself that I 'need' the changing table now and have suggested MIL (as she wants to get us something) either buys it or puts money towards it.

AnnC - I used to put Maya's baby bath on the kitchen bench or on the table and it was fine. ONly problem was lifting it to empty/fill it as it didn't have one of those flash drain things.

So I am probably just being a snob getting the flash one this time round...

If there was a really high chance of me having a c-section, I'd definantly want a change table!  When you're healing from that, changing baby on the floor just isn't going to happen.  I like the idea of the 2 in 1 basinette/change table option if it's really quick and simple to pop the change table on and off (even better - the change table/fancy-pants bath... niiiice, Emma!).  Another idea is getting a change table mat and putting it on a chest of drawers in the baby's room, if there's one at the right height.