Changing pads (Changing pads)

Contoured and flat pads for a dresser top or changing table. Check the size against your topper.

Contoured sage changing pad on a cream dresser beside a basket of diapersPads
  • 34models tracked
  • $22 to $319price range

Changing pads by budget

The 33 changing pads with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

All 34 changing pads

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CompareSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable
Baby Proof Me Nest EVA Diaper Changing Padsafety strap, wipeableSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable $49.95–✓✓✓
Baby Proof Me Pod EVA Diaper Changing Padsafety strap, wipeableSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable $49.95–✓✓✓
babyGap Contoured Changing Pad with Cooling Coversafety strap, wipeableMachine washableSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable $39.99–✓✓✓
Babyletto Pure 31" Contour Changing Padsafety strap, wipeableSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable $4931 × 16 in✓✓✓
Beautyrest Platinum Waterproof Contoured Changing Padsafety strap, wipeableSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable $39.9932 × 16 in✓✓✓
Crate & Kids Contoured Changing Padsafety strapSafety strap $49–✓??
Crate & Kids Wonderful Wicker Large Changing Table Basket $52–???
Crate & Kids Wonderful Wicker Small Changing Table Basket $36–???
DaVinci 31" Contour Changing Pad for Changer Traysafety strap, wipeableSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable $49–✓✓✓
Delta Children Contoured Changing Padsafety strap, wipeableSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable $24.9932 × 16 in✓✓✓
Delta Children Disney Winnie the Pooh Contoured Changing Pad with Plush Coversafety strap, wipeableMachine washableSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable $24.9932 × 16 in✓✓✓
Delta Children W173810 $59.9933.75 × 18 in???
Dream On Me Compressed Contour Changing Padsafety strap, wipeableSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable $34.9931.5 × 16 in✓✓✓
Gathre Padded Micro+wipeableWaterproof or wipeable $12030 × 16 in??✓
Graco Premium Contoured Changing Padsafety strapSafety strapContoured sides $29.9932 × 16 in✓✓?
Holy Lamb Organics Changing Table PadContoured sides $31934 × 17.5 in?✓?
Jool Baby Oasis Waterproof Changing Pad, product photoJool Baby Oasis Waterproof Changing Padsafety strap, wipeableSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable $84.9932 × 16 in✓✓✓
Jool Baby Serenity Contoured Changing Pad with Cover, product photoJool Baby Serenity Contoured Changing Pad with Coversafety strap, wipeableSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable $34.99–✓✓✓
Kolcraft Waterproof 2-Sided Contoured Changing Padsafety strap, wipeableSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable $29.9932 × 16 in✓✓✓
Lalo Wipeable Changing PadwipeableWaterproof or wipeable $119.9931.1 × 17 in??✓
Munchkin Secure Grip Waterproof Diaper Changing Padsafety strap, wipeableSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable $34.99–✓✓✓
Naturepedic Organic Cotton Changing Pad, 2-Sidedsafety strap, wipeableOrganicSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable $13931.5 × 16.5 in✓✓✓
Naturepedic Organic Cotton Changing Pad, 4-Sidedsafety strap, wipeableOrganicSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable –31.5 × 16.5 in✓✓✓
Oeuf Pure & Simple Eco-Friendly Contoured Changing Padsafety strapSafety strapContoured sides $5832.5 × 16 in✓✓?
Serta Perfect Sleeper Contoured Changing Pad with Plush Coversafety strap, wipeableMachine washableSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable $24.9932 × 16 in✓✓✓
Simmons Kids ComforPedic from Beautyrest Contoured Changing Padsafety strap, wipeableSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable $49.9932 × 16 in✓✓✓
Skip Hop Nursery Style Light-Up Changing Pad & Diaper Trackersafety strap, wipeableSafety strapWaterproof or wipeable $11031.5 × 16 in✓?✓
Skip Hop Nursery Style Wipe-Clean Changing Padsafety strap, wipeableSafety strapWaterproof or wipeable $9030.3 × 15.75 in✓?✓
Storkcraft Nest 4-Sided Contoured Changing Padsafety strapSafety strapContoured sides $24.9932.3 × 15 in✓✓?
Storkcraft Nest Changing Topper for 6 Drawer Dressers $59.99–???
Summer by Ingenuity Contoured Changing Padsafety strap, wipeableSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable $22.9932 × 16 in✓✓✓
Tiny Twinkle Newborn Baby Diaper Changing Pad with Waterproof Coversafety strap, wipeableSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable $35.9931.25 × 16 in✓✓✓
West Elm Scallop Rattan Universal Changing Table Topper $199–???
Serta Perfect Sleeper 2-in-1 Deluxe Pillow Top Changing Pad & Portable Matsafety strap, wipeableDiscontinuedSafety strapContoured sidesWaterproof or wipeable $49.9932 × 16 in✓✓✓

Changing pads by the numbers

The 34 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

  • Width15 in to 18 in; the middle half 16 in to 16 in (23 of 34 publish it)
  • Height1.5 in to 4.5 in; the middle half 3.24 in to 4 in (22 of 34 publish it)
  • Length30 in to 34 in; the middle half 31.5 in to 32 in (23 of 34 publish it)
  • Price$22.99 to $319; the middle half $34.99 to $59.99 (33 of 34 publish it)

How common each feature is

  • Machine washable3 of 6 that list it

Pads by spec

PadSizeContouredStrapHow it attaches
Graco Premium Contoured Changing Pad32 x 16 x 3 inYesYes2 straps to secure to the changing surface, non-skid bottom
Dream On Me Compressed Contour Changing Pad31.5 x 16 x 3.5 inYesYesnon-skid bottom
Storkcraft Nest 4-Sided Contoured Changing Pad32.3 x 15 x 4.2 inYesYes2 straps to secure to the changing surface, non-skid bottom
Crate & Kids Contoured Changing Pad––Yesnon-skid bottom
Delta Children Contoured Changing Pad32 x 16 x 4 inYesYesFabric straps with screws to attach to a dresser or changing table
Delta Children Disney Winnie the Pooh Contoured Changing Pad with Plush Cover32 x 16 x 4 inYesYesnon-slip bottom
Perfect Sleeper Contoured Changing Pad with Plush Cover32 x 16 x 4 inYesYesnon-slip bottom
Simmons Kids ComforPedic from Beautyrest Contoured Changing Pad32 x 16 x 4.5 inYesYesStraps with adhesive tabs attach to a dresser or changing table; non-slip bottom
Beautyrest Platinum Waterproof Contoured Changing Pad32 x 16 x 4 inYesYesSecurity tabs on the back attach to furniture; non-skid bottom
babyGap Contoured Changing Pad with Cooling Cover–YesYesnon-slip bottom
Serta Perfect Sleeper 2-in-1 Deluxe Pillow Top Changing Pad & Portable Mat32 x 16 x 4.5 inYesYesIncluded hardware secures pad to a dresser; non-skid bottom
babyGap Changing Top (W173810), Grey33.75 x 18 x 3.75 in–––
Lalo Wipeable Changing Pad31.1 x 17 x 4.5 in–––
Skip Hop Nursery Style Wipe-Clean Changing Pad30.3 x 15.75 x 2.75 in–Yesnon-skid base with tabletop attachment
Skip Hop Nursery Style Light-Up Changing Pad & Diaper Tracker31.5 x 16 x 2.6 in–Yes–
Naturepedic Organic Cotton Changing Pad, 2-Sided31.5 x 16.5 x 4 inYesYessnap screws anchor the pad to a dresser or changing table
Naturepedic Organic Cotton Changing Pad, 4-Sided31.5 x 16.5 x 4 inYesYessnap screws anchor the pad to a dresser or changing table
Babyletto Pure 31" Contour Changing Pad31 x 16 x 4 inYesYes–
DaVinci 31" Contour Changing Pad for Changer Tray–YesYes–
Oeuf Pure & Simple Eco-Friendly Contoured Changing Pad32.5 x 16 x 4 inYesYes–
Holy Lamb Organics Changing Table Pad34 x 17.5 x 2 inYes––
Baby Proof Me Nest EVA Diaper Changing Pad–YesYesnon-slip base
Baby Proof Me Pod EVA Diaper Changing Pad–YesYesnon-slip base
Gathre Padded Micro+30 x 16 x 1.5 in–––
Jool Baby Serenity Contoured Changing Pad with Cover–YesYesslip-resistant bottom plus hook-and-loop fastening to a dresser or table top, no drilling
Jool Baby Oasis Waterproof Changing Pad32 x 16 inYesYes–
Kolcraft Waterproof 2-Sided Contoured Changing Pad32 x 16 x 4 inYesYesanchoring straps screwed to the back of the changing table or dresser (or the wall); non-slip bottom
Munchkin Secure Grip Waterproof Diaper Changing Pad–YesYesXtra-Grip strips keep the pad in place
Summer by Ingenuity Contoured Changing Pad32 x 16 x 3.24 inYesYesnon-skid bottom
Tiny Twinkle Newborn Baby Diaper Changing Pad with Waterproof Cover31.25 x 16 x 4 inYesYesnon-slip base

What to look for in changing pads

The range across every changing pad here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Width

Pad width as the maker lists it.

15 inmiddle 16 in18 in

Most list 16 in. 23 of 34 list it.

Height

Pad height as the maker lists it, sides included.

1.5 inmiddle 4 in4.5 in

Typical: 3.24 in to 4 in. 22 of 34 list it.

Length

Measure the dresser top or topper first. A pad should fit inside it with no overhang.

30 inmiddle 32 in34 in

Typical: 31.5 in to 32 in. 23 of 34 list it.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

$22.99middle $49$319

Typical: $34.99 to $59.99. 33 of 34 list it. Lowest price: Contoured Changing Pad.

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Questions about changing pads

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

What is the most affordable changing pad?

The Summer by Ingenuity Contoured Changing Pad at $22.99 list price, of the 34 we track.

What size changing pad fits my dresser?

Measure the top of your dresser or changing table and compare it with the pad's size and the maker's instructions.

How do I keep my baby from rolling off?

Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.