Portable changing pad with wipes pocket - Grey
A folding grey pad with two cargo pockets, an expanding wipes pod on the outside, and a buckle strap for the stroller.
4.8 out of five, 517 ratings at our retail partner
$21.99
The counter is wet and the back seat is what you have
We make folding changing pads for diaper changes away from home, and we make one hard sided document case for household papers. We stitch each piece to hold the gear you carry and nothing extra.
Pads for changing away from home
We stitch folding pads for diaper changes on the go. One build has pockets and an outside wipes pod. The other trades the cargo for a head rest and less weight.
Pads with pocketsA coated box for your papers
Our document case does the same job for household papers. It has a metal zipper, a three dial latch, and pleated pockets inside that hold what you keep together.
The document caseWhere these actually get used
Taking a long flight
We carry the pocket pad down the aisle. The outside wipes pod and cargo pockets mean leaving the heavy bag under the seat.
The back seat of a car
The lighter pad unrolls across the seat in one pull. The cushioned head rest sits right under the head while you work.
A bathroom without a table
Take the pocket pad. It unfolds wider than the rest of our catalog and gives you room to set down clean diapers and cream.
Packing your first diaper bag
Tuck the lighter pad flat against the back wall. It gives you the full head rest without taking room from spare onesies.
Buying for an expectant parent
We suggest the two pad pack of the lighter pad. One stays rolled in the diaper bag and one goes in the stroller basket.
Pockets or lighter weight
We make two pads because the choice is a direct trade. You can carry your supplies on the fold, or you can cut the bulk down and carry a head rest instead. Neither does the other job well.
Pads with pockets
Take the pocket pad when you want to leave the diaper bag behind. It holds wipes, diapers and a spare onesie in its cargo pockets, but it will take up real room inside a larger tote.
See the 4 patternsPads with a headrest
Take the lighter pad when your diaper bag already carries the load. It gives your baby a cushioned head rest and slips into tight corners, but it carries nothing on its own.
See the 3 patternsWhat people take most
Fireproof document box with combination lock
We built this hard-sided case in silicone-coated fiberglass with a twelve-pocket file, card slots, and combination dials.
4.6 out of five, 198 ratings at our retail partner
$49.99
Travel changing mat with built-in pillow - Sage Checkers
A lightweight folding changing mat in sage checkers with a cushioned head rest and a wipe-clean inner face.
5.0 out of five, 30 ratings at our retail partner
$9.99
Travel changing mat two-pack - Pink Stripes, Green Forest
Two lightweight folding pads in Pink Stripes and Green Forest, each with a built-in head rest and a wipe-clean face.
$18.99
What fits inside the pockets
The cargo pockets hold diapers, cream and a fresh onesie. The outside pod takes your wipes pack so you can reach them without opening the pad. A spare pair of shoes does not fit, and bulkier clothes stay in your main bag.
28 x 22 inChanging pad with pocketsfolds to 11.2 x 7.7 in
27 x 21.3 inChanging pad with a headrest
12patterns and pairs on the shelves
2,296ratings left at our retail partner
616square inches of open pad, the widest we make
$9.99is where the shelf starts
Notes from the workbench and the road
We write down what we learn while stitching seams and changing diapers on small fold-down tables. These are short notes on washing a pad, packing papers, and handling tight restrooms.
Changing a diaper on an airplane
The bathroom is smaller than you expect and the fold-down shelf is rarely where you think it is. What actually works when the space runs out.
Judging the surface before you set down
What to look for on narrow ledges, car seats, and tile floors when you have to change a diaper away from home, and what helps when you have nothing with you.
What happens when you wash a folding pad
A wipe down handles most stops, but hard days leave mess in the stitching. Here is what the fabric and the seams do when you put them through water, and how to dry the folds out.
Left at our retail partner
This portable diaper changing pad has been a wonderful addition to our baby gear. It keeps everything organized and makes diaper changes much more convenient, whether we're at home, visiting family, or out running errands...
This is one of the best purchases i've ever made! It fits perfectly into the diaper bag. It's easy to grab and go. The material is super easy to clean, i just unzip the changing part and pop it in the washer...
I really like this portable diaper changing pad. It's lightweight, easy to fold, and convenient to take with us anywhere.
How we think about changing pads away from home
A changing pad is a barrier between your baby and a public restroom counter, a park bench, or the trunk of a car. When it is open, you need room for a rolling baby. When it is folded, it has to tuck into the diaper bag you already carry without crowding out the spare onesie or the wipes. Most pads are large enough when spread flat. The fold is where they fail, because bulk in the fold means you leave the pad behind.
The change mat surface takes diaper cream, wet wipes, and leaks. A fabric you must throw in the washing machine after every stop is a chore that piles up by nightfall. A slick face that wipes dry with a cloth gets used several times on one trip. The points that wear out first are the bound edges and the seams where the folds bend back on themselves, which is why we double-stitch the fold lines and reinforce the corners.
- Pockets add bulk to the folded pad, so buy them only if you plan to carry the pad alone by its strap instead of inside a diaper bag.
- A padded head rest belongs at the top edge of the pad, where hard counters catch the back of a baby during a diaper change.
- Built-in wipes access saves a hand when the baby is squirming on an unfamiliar table.
- Having a pair of identical light pads lets you keep one in the car trunk while the other stays in the stroller.
If you carry a packed diaper bag, start with our light pad. If you want to leave the big bag in the car and carry only the change, pick the pad with the two cargo pockets and the outside wipes pod.
Who we are and what we leave out
We keep our catalog short and work on the seams we already sew. We will not add a color we would not carry ourselves, and we will not claim more for a pad or a document case than what is in your hands. We make the things on this page and we stay with them.