We scored 3 changing pads on what they're made of, what parents and testers report, and value. Our top pick is Keekaroo Peanut Changer, with a Cradle Score of 76.
Highest Cradle Score of the 3 we scored. A wipe-clean shell with raised edges and a slope that channels messes away.
Materials & safety score of 66. The Bump's best overall pad: contoured sides, a strap and non-slip corners.
| # | Product and Cradle Score | Materials & safety | Parents | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76Keekaroo Peanut ChangerAbout $150 | 76 | 82 | 62 | Low |
| 2 | 75Munchkin Secure Grip Changing PadAbout $45 | 66 | 82 | 80 | Low |
| 3 | 68Summer by Ingenuity Contoured Changing PadAbout $20 | 56 | 70 | 86 | Low |
Scores out of 100. Materials & safety and Parents each count 40%, Value 20%.
Choose a contoured pad that fits your changing surface, with a safety strap, and keep a hand on your baby anyway. Wipeable pads skip the need for covers.
3 have a safety or materials point to know about, noted in the reviews below.
A wipe-clean shell with raised edges and a slope that channels messes away. Pricey, and it can yellow over time.
The Bump's best overall pad: contoured sides, a strap and non-slip corners. It's polyurethane foam and runs large.
A cheap contoured pad with straps and a non-slip base. Its PEVA surface stains and punctures.
Keekaroo Peanut Changer has the highest Cradle Score of the 3 changing pads we scored, at 76 out of 100 (Good). A wipe-clean shell with raised edges and a slope that channels messes away.
Munchkin Secure Grip Changing Pad scores highest on materials and safety among the changing pads we scored.
Keekaroo Peanut Changer has the strongest parent and tester consensus, based on the praise and complaints that keep coming up in hands-on reviews and parent communities.
Munchkin Secure Grip Changing Pad (About $45) scores highest on value and longevity among changing pads with a Good or Excellent score.
None of the 3 changing pads on this page has an open recall in our latest check. Always check the CPSC recall database (or NHTSA for car seats) before you buy or use a product.
Each score is 40% materials and safety, 40% parent and tester consensus, and 20% value and longevity. Every product page lists its sources and when we last checked it, and brands cannot pay for placement.
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