As a mum-to-be your ‘to-do’ list will be ever growing with a list of items you need to get before baby's impending arrival. And one of those items that will be put into motion almost the minute you walk through the door is a baby changing mat! With so many options and recommendations available online, what should you be looking out for when choosing the best changing mat for your baby?
Size
If you’ve already sourced a baby changing table, it’s a good idea to make sure that any changing mat you are looking at fits the length and width of the changing area. Most changing mats will take this into consideration, but it’ll save you a return if you check the measurements beforehand! Our Squishy Changing Mat is 69.5cm long x 45cm wide which fits any standard changing table comfortably. Because of its standard sizing it is also easily transportable (can fit into your car!) and easy to store away (is sleek enough to fit down the side of a sofa!).
Material
Changing mats come in all shapes, sizes and styles - but one thing you’ll want to absolutely get right is the material. Whilst fabric changing mats can be comfy for your little one - they’re also incredibly absorbent meaning a damp and sometimes unhygienic changing mat. Our mat is made from premium, baby-safe PU foam and is 100% waterproof so is easy to wipe clean any pee’s or poonami’s. Because of its ridged edges, it also captures any spillages in the bottom of the mat keeping them away from your baby as you clean them up.
Comfort
As mentioned, fabric changing mats are mostly designed for your baby’s comfort and are much more favourable than hard plastic changing mats. But what if you could get the best of both worlds? Our Squishy Changing Mat got its very name from how comfortable it is for your baby. The soft foam feels warm to the touch and doesn’t shock your little one when you place them on the mat - leading to a chilled out changing time for you and your baby.
100% waterproof
A waterproof changing mat is a non-negotiable when it comes to changing your baby’s nappy - something that any parent would tell you! Whilst this not only contributes to your baby’s comfort, it also means less clean up for you and keeps your changing mat completely hygienic. Spillages can be easily cleaned up with baby wipes without any seepage that can be experienced with fabric mats.
Mat weight
If you’re operating on a one changing mat system, then the weight of your changing mat will be a huge feature to consider as you may need to bring it up and down the stairs and move from room to room. Our Squishy Changing Mat is lightweight - just check out this video if you don’t believe us!
Raised edges
Whether you’re changing your baby on the floor or on a changing table, having an extra bit of security is ideal even when supervising your baby at all times. The raised edges help give you peace of mind when you have a wriggly baby keeping them contained.
Aesthetic
Whether parents want to admit this or not, we know your changing mat aesthetics matter! After all, your changing mat will be a permanent feature in your home for a few years and more if a sibling comes along. Like any Shnuggle product, we design our products with parents and their babies in mind. So whilst our changing mat has many useful and beneficial aspects, it also looks its best and isn’t an eyesore in your home. With a range of colourways including our popular neutral Taupe, Grey, Eucalyptus, Blossom and our latest colourway Ivory we create beautiful products with neutral tones that blend seamlessly into your home. Better yet, our colourways match in with our other products to create nursery & home harmony! If you want to match up your changing mat with our baths, bath support and accessories - check out our bundles.
Extra benefits
As an added benefit, we know that many newborns can suffer from the effects of colic and reflux - so if we can help reduce that, we’ll try! Our Squishy Changing Mat is elevated at the head end and slightly sloped to alleviate symptoms and causes of colic for a peaceful changing time. This also works well for tummy time and baby massage.
Whilst there are many changing mats on the market, we’re firm believers ours is one of the best as it takes into account all the downfalls of regular changing mats! And we’re not the only ones, our Squishy Changing Mat won the Made for Mums Award in 2024, and the Junior Design Award in 2025!
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