Keekaroo Peanut Changer, Grey (Black)

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Additionally, I really like the simplified shape of the Matty changing pad. Don’t get me wrong – the peanut-shape on the Keekaroo is cute, but the simple rectangle actually gives baby more space to stretch and flop out, however their limbs want! Full disclosure: Some of these changing pads, including the Hatch and Munchkin models, were sent to us as free test samples by the manufacturer. Here are the Best Changing Pads of 2023! 1. Skip Hop Changing Pad Manufacturing: Unknown I Materials: ABS Plastic I Dimensions: 29″ x 16″ x 3.5″ I Weight Capacity: 44 pounds I Safety Features and Certifications: Unavailable I Warranty: 1 year I Color Choices: Gray or White Hatch Pad Overview, Pros and Cons Overview: The Keekaroo Peanut Changing Pad is renowned for its durability and innovative design. Made from a proprietary material that is not only soft and comfortable but also resists punctures and tears, the Peanut is a long-lasting investment in your baby’s comfort. Pros: If you’re interested in cutting down on your laundry, or hate the idea of peeling a soiled changing cover off your change pad every time your newborn makes a mess, the Keekaroo Peanut is definitely worth it.

Safety Straps: Most changing pads designed for the home have safety straps that allow you to attach the pad to your surface of choice, like a changing table, dresser, or tabletop. Some parents find this reassuring that the pad is less likely to slide around, but some find it unnecessary or frustrating to use (especially when it comes to cleaning, or replacing a changing pad cover). My Peanut Changer doesn’t slip around on top of the dresser in my nursery. It has a good grippy texture that is slip resistant. However, if you need baby gear that’s a bit more portable and mobile, I think the Bumbo is a better choice as a portable changing pad, as it’s pretty much half the weight at around 3.5 pounds. The Leander is in the middle, and is actually pretty easy to carry around and weighs 6.6 pounds. Not only is the base meant to be non-slip, but the changing pad also has a tabletop attachment so you can attach it to a dresser or changing table surface.Until your little one becomes potty trained, they will need their diaper changed upwards of 3,500 times. So investing in a changing pad that saves you time (a pad that is easy to clean) and money (one secure enough to lay on top of any surface, meaning you can forgo buying a dedicated changing table), could be a good idea. What’s more, investing in a changing pad that stands the test of time means that you have the option of using it for more than one child. In a head-to-head comparison of the Leander Matty vs Keekaroo Peanut vs Bumbo vs Hatch, the Leander Matty and Peanut Changer are pretty much tied as “overall best.” Frankly, I can see why both are so popular, and both seem like an awesome choice. In the early weeks of parenting, it should make for easier diaper changes with younger babies who are prone to blowouts. If you put it on your baby registry and get to use it with your first child, it should stand up to daily use just fine and be usable with a second child if you have one. This Keekaroo dupe is more of a Keekaroo alternative, I would say: that is, it’s about the same price as a Keekaroo peanut changer, but a bit of a different design.

In terms of the changer’s dimensions, the Bumbo is typically listed as measuring 4″ high by 17″ wide by 27″ long. When you think of the extra price of the Keekaroo, you can also consider the cost of changing pad covers and the time and money that will go into laundry over the next few years of diaper changes. Why buy a Keekaroo instead of a regular change pad? At first, you might notice a strong chemical or plastic smell in this product that doesn’t go away right off the bat.That said, the Bumbo is still big – you can’t exactly throw it in the diaper bag. As such, it’s portable for changing diapers at home, but isn’t a good solution for on the go. As a mama with a love for the good stuff, and only so many dollars, I am a huge fan of premium baby gear marketplace for gently used and opened box baby gear, GoodBuy Gear. Note, I originally wrote this post by personally testing the Keekaroo Peanut, Bumbo Change Pad, and the Hatch Baby Grow Smart Changing Pad and Scale, but not the Leander Matty. Now that I’ve also bought and have personal experience with the Leander Changing Pad, I’ve updated the post to reflect this!

Another common complaint is the size. The Bumbo change pad is wider than the Keekaroo one, and it doesn’t fit on top of some standard changing table surfaces. There’s also a slight slope on the changing pad so if your child urinates while you have them on the pad, then the urine will most likely flow down the slight incline instead of the pool beneath your baby. Finally, the Bumbo changer is a great “more affordable” choice for a wipe-clean baby change mat. It’s not my top choice, as I do like the other three better, but it absolutely gets the job done and is a solid option if you don’t want to shell out for one of the other three brands.

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Just as wonderfully squishy as the Keekaroo, the Leander Matty Changing Mat is my personal top choice vs the Peanut Changer for a few reasons. Why We Like It: This extremely secure pad comes in a compact size that fits smaller changing tables. It’s essential to make sure the changing pad has waterproof , easily wipeable material because, with babies, anything (messy) can happen. Some changing pads come with a waterproof cover, or the pad itself can be easily wiped off. Make sure liquid can't leak into the pad, which could cause mildew or mold.

It’s not as well angled as the Peanut, meaning if your baby pees during a diaper change, the pee will pool around their body using the Leander Matty (and the Bumbo, and the Hatch). This is in contrast to the Keekaroo, where the pee runs down towards their feet due to the slightly steeper angle of the surface. Bumbo vs Leander vs Keekaroo Comparing the Hatch Grow vs Keekaroo or the Leander, the Hatch Baby is also about a half-pound heavier at 7.5 pounds, and has an additional piece of molded plastic that forms the base, with rubber feet which rest on your changing table (similar to a home bathroom scale). The rubber feet helps it stay in place, and not slip around, which is important for safety. The bottom of the Hatch (left) and Leander Matty (right). Both have rubber feet to prevent the changing pad from slipping. Additionally, I find the Leander changing pad equally squishy and supple compared to the Peanut (and definitely way squishier than the Hatch Smart Changing Pad and the Bumbo changer).While these next generation changing pads seem awesome, they’re also more expensive than a typical changing pad. However, there are plenty of safe, comfortable and easy to clean changing pads that are also affordable, so don't feel any pressure to spend more than you want to. Even though it has a built-in wireless scale, you may not actually end up using it each time, which makes the cost not necessarily worth it for some parents. The idea behind the slope is that any pee that happens while your baby is diaperless on the changer will run away from their head and body, perhaps even pooling down near their feet. The top image shows the steeper angle near the head of the Bumbo changer, and the bottom image shows the slightly less steep angle of the change pad near the foot. They’re both a more structured, wipe clean alternative to a traditional changing pad, soft to the touch, with contoured edges that can help babies feel secure while they’re getting changed. The material is spongy and soft (not at all like a hard rigid plastic).