Changing mats

Has anyone chosen / bought a changing mat with high sides / wedge changing mat?

If so could you share which one you bought?

If you specifically chose not to get a changing mat with high sides could you please explain why?

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I’ve bought a normal rectangular padded changing mat.

I don’t see any point in paying silly money for one of the rubber/silicone ones or a wedge. You won’t be leaving baby unattended whilst changing and it’s just for putting them in for a nappy change.

I’ve ordered the schnuggle mat. I had a regular one last time and always felt like it was cold to put her on, especially at night. As this is my second I don’t need to buy as much this time around so didn’t feel bad for splurging a bit!

https://www.shnuggle.com/products/shnuggle-squishy-changing-mat?variant=41571767844996¤cy=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwq86wBhDiARIsAJhuphmEeRkl8kChTWizQ-ctpzhDHG_s37-8U_zTI03IUPB4o-HtpZXPq6IaAhl9EALw_wcB

We still have this one from our first born, loved and used tons all over the place, very sturdy, you can also get additional covers for softness

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/vaedra-babycare-mat-80226137/

Thanks very much everyone one

Really useful

I think I’ll get 1 wedge and 1 flat - and see how I get on!

Thank you for the links!

what’s special about the shnuggle mat?

this is nice

Where did you get the wedge changing mat from?

I got mine from here, each of their designs you can get as a wedge or flat https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LittleWildCubsShop

They gave me a discount code after my order as well if you wanted to use it - LWCTHANKYOU10

thank you!

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