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[quote=Anonymous]OP again.

I never said I wouldn't use a public changer. Some of you are jumping to that conclusion because I'm asking about a stroller as an alternative. I simply said it isn't appealing to me, and if you roll in a bathroom with a stroller (specifically the Cruz), I didn't understand why it WOULDNT WORK as an alternative to just change there.  It appears more hygienic and a comparable effort (though maybe cramped, maybe not, pending on stroller and baby size). Cleanup w blowouts are going to suck anywhere: Home, changer, diaper table, car. It may or may not be more private/messy in a stroller depending on circumstance.

So, for the 3rd time, I'll say again, I will use a public changer if necessary. I really just wanted to know if other moms commonly use strollers alternatively. Im not judging those who don't. Just asking for those who do.

FWIW, I'm a proud NICU mom, but sadly, I lost my first born daughter in the NICU to a sudden infection she caught while there, after a month of growing healthily. It was difficult, she passed away in my and Dh's arms at only 58 days old.  I don't expect (or need) everyone to fully comprehend how that shapes you as a mother. After weeks there, we never got to take her home, or hold her in our own beds. But we were preparing to -- and Drs CONSTANTLY warned us while there and once we got home to prepare to avoid germs, visitors, public travel, baby gyms, daycare, air particles w purifiers,etc.  We were preparing for operation sterile baby lock down.  So some mommy things are still foreign/new to me. Some are not.

Now with this one, it is and will be a COMPLETELY different scenario, thank the Lord. Overthinker? Perhaps. I have a tendency to be analytical. But of course my thinking is going to be impacted!!  Both me and DH are admittedly a bit more cautious about some things than we were before our loss. However, we ARE NOT fear driven. Sometimes I scrub my hands like a surgeon, up to my elbows, but I like it that way now. Sometimes I est a dropped m&t off the floor. I don't mind that. Yes, my kid will be exposed to germs, like all humans. But I don't have to throw all caution to the wind because of it. Experiences do shape us. For example, I imagine someone who lost their child to SIDS might "overthink" mattress types and off-gassing as a possibility, while other moms not exposed to such a tragedy wouldn't give it a second thought as a cause for concern. It's like any other difference parents have on methods and ways to skin cats. I have my reasons, you have yours, can't adult women discuss the differences without criticism? I didn't intend for my naive questions to be an invitation to challenge my reasoning, and judge my thoughts.

Of course, germs are everywhere. And there are SERIOUS germs on those changers.
(http://video.app.msn.com/watch/video/target-7-swabs-diaper-changing-tables/1d00pdkjv)
(http://cuddlesmart.com/are-public-restroom-changing-tables-really-dangerous)

I'll prob use a reusable diaper pad/blanket for places that aren't amongst the masses (stroller, lap, car, house). I like the convenience of the ones recommended here for that.

For public changes, on a plastic germ ridden plastic porous surface, I like the idea of a disposable cover pad, coupled w/ clorox wipes, to help prevent cross contamination in a diaper bag that could occur.

Even still, every establishment doesn't have a changer anyway so you have to improvise in that scenario. And I'm sure when Dad has baby out, he won't have a changing table in the male bathrooms. And I would never use a public floor, even with a pad. I don't even set my purse on bathroom floors, I hold or hang it whole I go. Nor would I change a diaper in a restaurant chair or booth -- others eat there. That's just me, not judging others that do it's your choice. But I guess my alternative in that scenario will be to do what I asked about: go somewhere discretely, and use my pad to change in my stroller, or if I get the Cruz, sounds like ill perhaps need to change on my lap in a bathroom stall, or even go back to my car and do it there. If I'm in a park or beach the ground would be ok for me w a blanket.

Bottom line, like all other moms, I will ultimately do what works best for me and baby in the situation. Still don't know which stroller I'm getting though.

Anyway, I was just curious to know what other moms do! I appreciate the responses and considerations for those who provided helpful feedback.  So thanks! I'm good.

OP, out.[/quote]

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