Please consult with your doctor or other health professional to make sure this information is right for your child.You’ll spend a fair amount of time bending over bub changing nappies and clothes. Do not overload the carry pouches or shelves on the sides of the table, these can be tipping hazards.ĪCCC keeping Baby Safe Guide to Nursery Furniture (2006) Commonwealth of Australia Īussie Childcare Network acknowledges the co-operation of The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney Children’s Hospital and Kaleidoscope, Hunter Children’s Health Network in making this fact sheet available.ĭisclaimer: This article is for education purposes only.The added weight can weaken or tip the table. Do not encourage or allow other children to climb onto the frame.Ensure potential poisons, ie, creams and lotions and choking hazards are stored away from the top of the table.Even a very young baby can wriggle off a change table. Never assume your baby is too small to roll or move.There is no substitute for adult supervision. Never leave a baby or child unattended – ignore distractions such as the telephone.Ensure you have all the changing equipment assembled before you start changing the child.If you are using a change mat, place it on a surface low to the ground or better yet, on the floor.If a safety harness is available, restrain your child every time he/she is on the change table.Before each use, make sure collapsible frames are locked securely in place.Again, choose a change table with the protections outlined above. If you are purchasing a second-hand change table, make sure that it is stable and in good condition. Look for tables with safety harness features.Avoid tables with gaps near the changing surface that can trap fingers and toes.
Buy change tables with roll off protection, such as raised ends and sides over 100mm in height.If the change table is on wheels, make sure the wheels have an effective locking system.Ensure that it is stable and of solid construction.Please keep in mind the safety reminders below when choosing a change table. There are no laws or Australian Standards relating to change tables.
Is there a law or an Australian Standard for change tables and mats? 12% of injuries from nursery furniture treated at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead in 2004 involved change tables. Falls from greater than 1.5 metres can cause significant injuries in babies and children. The injuries are usually a result of children falling off the change table. How common are these injuries?Ĭhange tables have been associated with entrapment and falls injuries in babies and young children. These risks also apply to babies and children on change mats placed on higher surfaces, tables and bench tops. An older child attempting to climb while a younger child is on the change table may result in injuries to both children.
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