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1 5 Inspired Ideas For Repurposing Your Changing Table
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2 Simple or Swank: Changing Tables
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4 Simple or Swank: Wall Mounted Changing Tables
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5 Six Baby Items That Grow With Your Child
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6 Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me: Changing Table Laughs
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7 Dipe n' Go: Ga Ga or Gag?
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8 Castor & Chouca Nappy Changing Commode: Ga Ga or Gag?
Last week we showed you some genius ways to repurpose your crib, and this week we're moving on to the changing table. These days, not everyone invests in this piece of nursery furniture, which comes with a very short lifespan (if you're lucky). But for those who do, there's no reason to throw it out with the last of the diapers. Keep reading for some of the amazing ways — some provide serious Read more
Every mama has her routine when changing her lil one's diaper: without taking her eye off her tot, she can grab a fresh nappy, pull out a few wipes, and dip her finger in a pot of diaper cream. Imagine if it could all be done with the benefit of pivoting drawers and the comfort of a body-molding mattress. Castor & Chouca, the design firm behind the baby bassinet that converts into a trolley, Read more
Moms on the go often find themselves changing their tots' diapers in some unusual, and uncomfortable, places. While airplane changes take the prize for most-Twister-like changing venue, mamas often find themselves contorting their bodies elsewhere. The Dipe n' Go ($20) is designed to take the pain out of in-vehicle nappy-changes. Complete with Velcro that attaches directly to the side of a car's Read more
Every mama has her bag of tricks to soothe her infant out of a frenzy. Some newborns like to be bounced and others simply melt at the first note of a lullaby. While I was a devotee of Dr. Harvey Karp's Happiest Baby on the Block methods for calming my tots, I found that simply placing them on their changing table was the lil trick that always worked. Even when my boys were red in the face and Read more
See how far you can stretch that dollar. New parents spend a lot of dough on products that are typically designed to last a matter of months. Some manufacturers are aware of the frustration parents feel when their lil ones outgrow the crib, high chair, or swing that they spent their hard-earned money on, and are designing items that evolve as the children grow. From infant recliners that convert Read more
When babe's nursery is cramped with a crib, dresser, rocking chair and bookcase many parents think they can do without a changing table. Certainly families can deal without one by changing diapers on the floor or in the crib, but when the nappy runneth over, it's nice for the mess to be caught on a washable pad instead of the carpet. When space is an issue, wall mounted changing tables may be Read more
Buying furniture for a baby's nursery can drive a mama mad, especially when the prices of some pieces are more than her paycheck. The folks at Design Milk have figured out one way to justify buying the posh NettoCollection’s Loft Changing Table. Some people don't believe changing tables are necessary while others can't live without them. A $1650 changing table and dresser seems a tad Read more
If heirloom furniture, quilted bedspreads and Winnie the Pooh aren't your cup of tea, these sleek and modern changing tables might be more fitting of your decorative taste. Simple: Dwell for Target crafts a chocolate brown and white option with three drawers and a changing table area on top for only $279. Swank: The Nurseryworks Two-Wide Changing Table from Giggle has three pull drawers with a Read more
I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more
Jennifer Lopez put on a sexy show with boyfriend Casper Smart last night in Hollywood. The duo performed her track "Dance Again" during the latest episode of American Idol. Following her dance duet with Casper, J Lo and her fellow judges, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson, said farewell to American Idol hopeful Hollie Cavanagh. It was an emotional evening for the entire cast and crew, though Read more
