Changing table
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A changing table is a small raised platform designed to allow a person to change a baby's diaper
Diaper
A nappy or a diaper is a kind of pant that allows one to defecate or urinate on oneself discreetly. When diapers become soiled, they require changing; this process is often performed by a second person such as a parent or caregiver...

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Typically made of wood (such as oak
Oak
An oak is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus , of which about 600 species exist. "Oak" may also appear in the names of species in related genera, notably Lithocarpus...

 or pine
Pine
Pines are trees in the genus Pinus ,in the family Pinaceae. They make up the monotypic subfamily Pinoideae. There are about 115 species of pine, although different authorities accept between 105 and 125 species.-Etymology:...

), it is often part of a nursery
Nursery (room)
A nursery is usually, in American connotations, a bedroom within a house or other dwelling set aside for an infant or toddler. A typical nursery would contain a crib , a table or platform for the purpose of changing diapers , as well as various items required for the care of the child...

 set. The topmost surface is used to rest the child or infant during the changing process while there are usually shelves or drawers to store necessary supplies such as diapers, baby wipes, baby powder
Baby powder
Baby powder is an astringent powder used for preventing diaper rash, as a deodorant, and for other cosmetic uses. It may be composed of talc or corn starch. Talcum powder is harmful if inhaled since it may cause aspiration pneumonia or granuloma. Drugs such as cocaine are sometimes cut with...

 and sometimes clothing as a dresser
Dresser
- Things :* Dresser , theatrical stagehand involved with costumes* Window dresser, shop display designer* Dresser Industries, multinational corporation based in Dallas, Texas* Grinding dresser, to dress the surface of a grinding wheel...

 would have.

Public Changing Tables

Many public restrooms have public tables available should a diaper change be required in a public place. They are typically made of hard plastic
Plastic
A plastic material is any of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic solids used in the manufacture of industrial products. Plastics are typically polymers of high molecular mass, and may contain other substances to improve performance and/or reduce production costs...

and rest on hinges so they can be folded into the wall when not in use. Although they are mainly found in women's restrooms, it is not uncommon to find ones that are in men's rooms. They are usually not enclosed in a stall.
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