Keekaroo Peanut Changer

Thread: "Is the Keekaroo Peanut Changing Pad a good non-toxic option?"

Unless you plan on feeding the changing pad to your child, I wouldn’t worry about it.

Thread: "Changing pad? Do you use one?"

We used our keekaroo changing pad for our toddler until we started using pull ups on her (at almost 2.5 years old), its just so much easier to change them when they are at a higher height. We only really used a bed or couch when we were on vacation and didn’t have our changing pad. I could maybe see using the couch more if you have a mansion and going to the room with the changing pad is way too far. Unfortunately we don’t have that problem hah

Thread: "$$$ Baby Changing Mats. What's the Hype?"

So I’m not arguing that it’s not “worth it” but in the interest of answering your question about cost: The short of it is that the peanut is made in the USA and the materials are “safe” (I mean…as far as we know. It’s Latex, PVC, BPA, phthalate, and formamide free) and so you have the support USA made items, not using underpaid labor (I mean, at least minimum wage), and it’s soft instead of hard plastic. The cleaning is a bonus but like you mentioned, it’s the same as any plastic one. So at the end of the day you are partially paying more for made in the USA and the material type.

Thread: "Is the Keekaroo Peanut Changing Pad a good non-toxic option?"

Love the Keekaroo. So easy to clean up after a blowout at like 2am. Admittedly, I didn’t do any sort of deep dive on toxicity, but I’m comfortable with it.

Thread: "What’s the point of a keekaroo changing pad if you need liners because it’s cold?"

The pad itself is waterproof, so you don't have to worry about urine and/or baby poop soaking into the pad. The liners, we just use a receiving blanket during the cold months, are super easy to throw in the wash if they get dirty. Edit for typo.

Thread: "Is the Keekaroo Peanut Changing Pad a good non-toxic option?"

with the amount of times my baby has peed or pooped while changing, I cannot imagine using something with fabric. The peanut is amazing

Thread: "$$$ Baby Changing Mats. What's the Hype?"

I have the keekaroo peanut and I'd say the advantage of it would be that it's incredibly sturdy. This thing will last forever. I got mine off FB Marketplace (and also cleaned and sanitized it!) and who knows how many kids it's been through before us. It is still like new, and we'll surely sell it when we're done with it. If you are going to have lots of kids in diapers, maybe it makes sense for that reason - you probably wouldn't have to replace it. I don't find it easier to clean or use than any other changing pad. On that front, it's just like any other - although I do personally prefer the rubber surface to fabric. My 19 month old fits in it just fine (with feet going off the end when stretched out, like they might with a standard pad - no big deal). You will be fine with whatever changing pad you choose.

Thread: "$$$ Baby Changing Mats. What's the Hype?"

Also the peanut is sloped so the tinkle runs downhill away from baby. Other brands may be designed like that too, though. That was a huge help in the early days when she peed every diaper change!

Thread: "Is the Keekaroo Peanut Changing Pad a good non-toxic option?"

I would not want to have to change a cover on a changing pad personally and id prioritise ease of cleaning. Non toxic doesn't really mean anything here, what are you concerned about in particular? Polyurethane (PU) Is a type of plastic. It's not necessarily better or worse than other plastics for a changing mat.

Thread: "Keekaroo peanut ve. less expensive changing pad (e.g. Bumbo) vs. roll up travel pad/change baby wherever?"

I have the Keekaroo. I don't imagine it's much better than any of the similar change pads, if at all; but as an apartment dweller without my own laundry machines, something I can easily wipe clean is 10000% worth it! Also my breastfed baby poops like a thousand times a day and routinely has pee/liquid poo geysers while being changed. The Keekaroo has made these events easier to deal with for sure!

Thread: "Baby change tables vs change mat on chest of drawers.."

I always think of my chest of dressers as a "changing table," and not until all the posts here about how "a changing table isn't necessary, you just put a change mat on the dresser," did I ever think they are different. We screwed on a changing table topper, have a Keekaroo peanut, and still use it with my 2 year old. If you have the space, I don't think it matters that much, but the dresser is pretty sturdy, there's room for diapers/wipes on the topper, and the clothes are right there. Personally, even two years down the line, I hate changing on the floor/bed/etc. I like the height, I like the being on the side instead of the front. She's big for it, but it still works best for us. I'm pregnant with #2 and we are going to get a small, foldable changing table mostly for night time changes. We'll use the big one in my daughter's room during the day, but not go in there to change the baby while she's sleeping/napping.

Thread: "Is it just me or is the keekaroo peanut changing pad disgustingly overpriced?"

For 150 it better be wiping tushies for me! My changing pad was 6€ at Aldi.

Thread: "Keekaroo peanut ve. less expensive changing pad (e.g. Bumbo) vs. roll up travel pad/change baby wherever?"

Same. I have the skip hop for my twin boys and since they pee on pretty much everything, I can’t imagine having one more thing to launder, fold and store. I only wish I had splurged on a wipeable pad with a scale. It would have been nice to be able to track their weight.

Thread: "Changing pad - Wipeable or foam ones?"

We have a wipeable one (keekaroo peanut) and I just bought a second one off fb marketplace for $50 for second kiddo. I get bogged down with laundry and really only ended up doing laundry about once a week. For me it was nice to not have to worry about running out of covers or finding them in the dryer. I’m just not on top of laundry enough to not find that stressful. First baby is a toddler now and sometimes there is still some poop or pee that gets on the pad and it’s an easy wipe up. I think it’s dependent on you and your lifestyle but the wipeable pad is 100% worth it to me.

Thread: "Keekaroo peanut ve. less expensive changing pad (e.g. Bumbo) vs. roll up travel pad/change baby wherever?"

I have a Keekaroo and definitely dithered about getting a cheaper one. In the end, I was unsure about the contouring on the cheaper ones. The keekaroo is sloped so all the pee goes to babies feet. Make sure whichever one you get does this! Otherwise you will have a pee covered baby. But 100% get a wipeable pad. So handy.

Thread: "Keekaroo peanut ve. less expensive changing pad (e.g. Bumbo) vs. roll up travel pad/change baby wherever?"

We have keekaroo and I absolutely love it. Wipe clean is 100% the way to go, the baby generates enough laundry without having to wash changing covers. I appreciate how soft and how big the keekaroo is. It’ll definitely do baby right up into toddlerhood. It was definitely a splurge but if you can afford it in my opinion it’s worth it.

Thread: "Which one of these changing pads is best?"

Another mom told me the keekaroo wasn’t worth it so I didn’t put it on my registry and someone got it for me anyways. I love it sooo much it’s sooo easy to clean and baby likes being in it (weirdly lol)

Thread: "Anyone have changing pad suggestions?"

I got the keekaroo peanut for baby 2 and I loooove it. It’s contoured so that if baby pees or spits up on it, it pools in one place and doesn’t get everywhere. And I love not having covers to wash.

Thread: "Keekaroo peanut ve. less expensive changing pad (e.g. Bumbo) vs. roll up travel pad/change baby wherever?"

My son is 21 months and he still fits on the Skip Hop. His legs hang off, but that’s not really a problem. Edit: just for info, he’s 34 inches and about 26 lbs. Somewhere around 60% percentile.

Thread: "Is a changing pad worth it?"

We have a bungalow home so spent most of our time on one level. We have a dresser and a keekaroo changing pad. My son is 2 years old and we’ve used it daily since he was born.

Thread: "$$$ Baby Changing Mats. What's the Hype?"

Expecting our first so can’t speak from experience, but my in-laws have a Keekaroo that’s been holding strong for more than four years now. They have the beige one and even though it’s wipeable, it’s so stained and looks kind of gross even though it’s clean.

Thread: "Keekaroo peanut ve. less expensive changing pad (e.g. Bumbo) vs. roll up travel pad/change baby wherever?"

I bought the Keekaroo on sale and with a coupon, so it was not $140, but it is honestly one of the best splurges I’ve made. It is so easy to clean, and definitely cuts down on laundry.

Thread: "Is it just me or is the keekaroo peanut changing pad disgustingly overpriced?"

I liked being able to disinfect the pad really well, and have 0 absorbtion of fluids into the pad, and I wasn't in a position to store and dispose of things like puppy pads. I didn't buy the expensive keekaroo, but I did buy the skip hop one. I found the shape better as well, the peanut one made my nephew uncomfortable cause he was a chunky boi. I really just think the 'innovations" of high sides and wierd shape not worth the cost. I still have it, and plan to use it with my next. Average out the cost vs use and I don't think the skip hop is horrible.

Thread: "Diaper changing pads"

Keekaroo for us. Soo easy to clean and especially in the first few month when there are so many mid change pees and poops. I can’t imagine washing a cover every time. If it felt especially chilly, I would put down a Muslin blanket or something. We used the pad until we potty trained and now we’ll use it for #2. It still looks new and it can be disinfected too, so I’ll probably sell it when we’re done. Check fb marketplace or your location Buy Nothinf group on fb for them!

Thread: "Changing pad? Classic cushion type vs solid keekaroo type?"

Keekaroo 1000%. I don’t see what pros there would be to the classic type of cushioned changing pad. My son pooped min 8x per day. I can’t imagine having to wash a changing pad cover that option. Wiping it down easily and quickly was so important.

Thread: "Is the Keekaroo Peanut Changing Pad a good non-toxic option?"

Yes and we put a bassinet sheet over ours in the winter

Thread: "What’s the point of a keekaroo changing pad if you need liners because it’s cold?"

The fabric is, but the stitching leaves little holes in the fabric that liquids can seep into! I'd say water resistant most of the time, but not fool proof!

Thread: "Best changing pads, bassinets, and bouncers"

Changing pad: Keekaroo (a cheaper wipeable one would probably also be fine) Bassinet: Use a stroller bassinet that's approved for overnight sleep (ours is Uppababy; Nuna, Silver Cross, and a few other brands make them, too) or skip the bassinet and go straight to a crib. Mini cribs have the same height and developmental limits as full sized cribs and are a great option if you have limited space. We have a convertible mini crib from Babyletto. Bouncer: Babybjorn. All of their bouncers are the same. Just choose your preferred fabric. Sleep sacks: Woolino. We use the Ecolino version, which is 100% cotton and much less expensive. They're available in size 2-24 months, so you won't have to replace them as your baby grows. Car seats: We like Clek! They have flame retardant free options and great safety features, and just *feel* a lot sturdier than other seats I have experience with. ETA: Clothing: Hanna Andersson pajamas (without the feet) somehow fit forever. Wait for sales or sign up for emails to save money on them.

Thread: "Changing Pad recommendations?"

I think the peanut is narrow, but pricey.

Thread: "Where are we buying Keekaroo Change Mats? [BC]"

Well.ca sells them. That's where I got mine. I've also seen them at some boutique baby stores like Nurtured in Halifax. The best sale I saw on them when I watched for a year was like 10% off. Side note: I rarely use mine. It's great but Baby 1 was on the move a ton from an early age so we did most of her diaper changes on the move. Baby 2, I can't be bothered to get to a change table. We basically have diapers, wipes, and disposable pads (similar to puppy pee pads) in several locations of the house and I just change her wherever on one of those. I get wanting a proper change table set up as a first time parent but you quickly get the hang of it and you'll find yourself doing changes wherever because that just works.

Thread: "What’s the point of a keekaroo changing pad if you need liners because it’s cold?"

We also use the skip hop; we did place a folded receiving blanket at the head of it so her head doesn't have to go directly on the pad, and she's generally clothed when we change her, and the swapping of the diapers is usually fairly quick, so that works pretty well for us.

Thread: "Is it just me or is the keekaroo peanut changing pad disgustingly overpriced?"

i definitely wouldn’t spend my own money on it but i got one from a family member and i do love it lol

Thread: "Changing pad? Do you use one?"

Same! We have the keekaroo in his room and just have the one floor so we never needed a second and I always change his diapers in here in case there’s a messy situation! Yes he tries to roll but I stand close and give him something “cool” to hold for me during the diaper changes lol

Thread: "It seems like a bunch of people have those wipe-clean foam changing pads now. What’re you putting on them in the wintertime so your baby does not recoil in screaming horror from the cold surface?"

I use the munchkin changing pad liners on the keekaroo changing pad. They are the perfect size, comes in a 3 pack on Amazon. When they get dirty I just swap out, and they wash up so nice.

Thread: "What are your favorite tabletop changers / change pads? [on]"

I was between the keekaroo, matty leander, and skip hop. I ended up getting the skip hop off my registry and it's great! No regrets.

Thread: "Diaper changing pads"

We have the keekaroo peanut and I got it because it was a several inches longer than the other versions. By this point, it’s definitely the only one that would accommodate my little Amazon at 7 months so for me it was worth it. I also don’t know who these polite poopers are who stay on a blanket/towel etc. Our girl relentlessly tries to roll away and so I’m grateful for the sides of the changer and the fact that you can just wipe it 🤷🏼‍♀️

Thread: "$$$ Baby Changing Mats. What's the Hype?"

I got a Keekaroo peanut for about $70 from FB marketplace. (Side note: I lovvvve and highly recommend getting baby stuff secondhand. People only use baby things for a few months or years and then need to get rid of them!) My 27-month-old still fits (with her legs dangling off). I have the IKEA changing table and the Keekaroo fits perfectly on it, so I imagine it’s a standard changing pad size. I knew I didn’t want to have to change a changing pad cover every time some poop or pee got on there. It’s been really convenient to have a wipe-clean pad. I’m sure any brand would be great! That said, my hand-me-down Keekaroo is in perfect condition still after 2 or more kids.

Thread: "Is the Keekaroo Peanut Changing Pad a good non-toxic option?"

We have it and baby is 18m and we still use it sometimes. I loved it. It was a great purchase. I got it used off marketplace for $40. you are going to want something easy to clean. Covers and all that is a big nope. Just wipe it down or spray it off and leave it in the sun for a bit.

Thread: "What’s the point of a keekaroo changing pad if you need liners because it’s cold?"

Some kids like to go at every change. My first kid had us dodging pee streams like it was the matrix. My second and third, not so much.

Thread: "Changing table vs. changing pad on a dresser"

I like using the dresser. There's more room, plus it's useful after you don't need a changer. This time we have an Ikea dresser with a glass top and the keekaroo barely moves a bit when I mess with it. Before that, we had an off brand changing pad and just put that dollar store shelf liner stuff underneath which kept it from sliding.

Thread: "Is there enough of a difference between the peanut and Skip Hop changer to justify the cost?"

we went and saw both at buybuybaby. the skiphop one was really soft, and the associate said she actually preferred the skiphop over the peanut, which she said sometimes had a smell? We haven't used it, but yeah--couldn't justify that extra $$$ and are going for the skiphop. we also liked that it had a mobile, which is great for keeping baby occupied while changing.

Thread: "What’s the point of a keekaroo changing pad if you need liners because it’s cold?"

THIS, and same. I think the Keekaroo is ridiculous only because there are alternatives made with the same material that cost less than half the price. I would never use any sort of fabric or liner on my SkipHop.

Thread: "Keekaroo Peanut Changer— worth it or overhyped?"

I have a $20 vinyl covered change pad. It works great and wipes clean. We're using it for our second baby and it's still in brand new condition. I couldn't justify the cost of the Keekaroo.

Thread: "$$$ Baby Changing Mats. What's the Hype?"

29 months later and I still change my 2 year old’s poops on the keekaroo. We also lay her down on it when getting her ready for bed. Easier than doing it all on the floor and then she has no where to run 😂

Thread: "Best changing pads, bassinets, and bouncers"

I don’t know if they’re the best, but we were happy with the Guava lotus bassinet/travel crib set (it converts to a crib when you are done using it as a bassinet, organic cotton sheets are available for both the bassinet and the crib), the keekaroo peanut changing pad, and the Baby Bjorn bouncer with a cotton cover.

Thread: "Is the Keekaroo Peanut Changing Pad a good non-toxic option?"

It’s free of PVC, BPA, and Pthalates and made in the US so I think it’s probably a better option than some other changing pads which is why we went with it, but you’re right, it is plastic.

Thread: "Is there enough of a difference between the peanut and Skip Hop changer to justify the cost?"

I have the Keekaroo peanut, and I love it. First one got a stain (was defective for some reason, the finish wasn't resistant like it was supposed to be), and I reached out to the company. They replaced it for me. It's soft, and I like the shape of it for containing baby. It doesn't move on my dresser despite not using the tape for the belt. It is very easy to clean now that I have one with the right finish. I didn't smell anything, and I'm super sensitive to smells. 10/10 would buy again

Thread: "Which one of these changing pads is best?"

https://preview.redd.it/1rqxih2trq8d1.jpeg?width=882&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4e621bba9f39787c407bed2081b7b52084b7f8db Woops - Forgot the Keekaroo Peanut Changer! I heard it is softer for being a wipeable pad.

Thread: "What’s the point of a keekaroo changing pad if you need liners because it’s cold?"

I love our keekaroo. The temperature of it has never appeared to bother my son and it’s so easy to clean. I do live in a warmer climate though. I’ve never used the liners but did lay a receiving blanket down when he was a newborn.

Thread: "What’s the point of a keekaroo changing pad if you need liners because it’s cold?"

We have one and have never used a liner.