Whether you’re a mother or a caregiver for little ones, changing their diaper takes up a lot more time in your day than you might’ve imagined before. You have that image in your head of a perfectly stocked and organized changing table. What products do they have that makes their life so much easier? What are the essentials for you and baby? 

Here are 5 essentials for the minimalist but effective diaper changing station!

First off, of course you need a changing pad. Though not all changing pads are created equal. We know all too well that changes can get messy from all sorts of scenarios. Having a liner over the changing cover sheet will make blow outs and other messes easy to clean up without having to change the entire sheet.

Some newborns go through 10 diapers a day. And babies are notorious for dirtying a diaper right after you've put a fresh, new diaper on. Your days will be easier if you have a large basket or bin that can fit an entire box of new diapers rather than having a small basket that can only fit a few at a time. You'll end up constantly refilling it (not to mention you'd have to find somewhere else to store the extra diapers from the box). 

Having hand sanitizer, rash ointment, and lotion at the ready is a must. Organize the bottles into a basket of essentials to keep everything from toppling over, especially for the early morning or middle of the night change when your eyes are half open anyway. 

Ok, you’ve got the diapers and wipes ready to go, but baby has other plans. They’re wriggling and writhing, trying their best to get out of your grasp. How do you handle their safety and the actual changing part? Enter Jazzy Hug. The Jazzy Hug uses a unique and simple design to gently hug-and-hold babies securely. It is a must-have for every nursery. Expert tip: Keep a pacifier or crinkle toy on the toy hook to easily have an activity for baby while you change them. 

The messes that baby's find a way to create is astonishing. The amount of laundry you'll end up doing is even more jaw dropping. You can opt for a cute hamper to add to the aesthetic of your baby's room. Though, an easier route is to have a basket that fits on your changing table shelves so you can quickly throw clothes in and move on.