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Baby changing stations began appearing on the commercial
restroom accessory market nearly 24 years ago when Koala Kare
Products popularized them. Now baby changing stations appear in
both men's and women's restrooms worldwide. Consumer demand for
safe and secure platforms to change baby diapers has made baby
changing stations an expected convenience in almost every
commercial facility from restaurants to churches. There is a
baby changing station designed to fit almost every application -
baby changing stations come in countertop, vertical and
horizontal mount and in plastic, wood or stainless steel and may
be accompanied by a diaper dispenser, a sanitary liner dispenser
and a second child safety seat to hold the baby's brother or
sister while you are preoccupied at the baby changing station.
Today's baby changing stations are manufactured and mounted in
accordance with strict construction and mounting guidelines.
Koala Kare baby changing stations for example are manufactured
to support up to 400 lbs. - that's a Big baby!
When selecting and
installing your facilities baby changing stations we suggest you
follow all ADA (American's With Disabilities Act) installation
guidelines and follow these additional guidelines 1) place the
baby changing station near a hand washing station and/or make
sanitary hand gel available 2) provide baby wipes, sanitary
liners or paper towels to cover the baby changing station
platform and a diaper dispenser 3) provide a covered trash
receptacle for soiled diapers, preferably foot operated 4)
select a baby changing stations made by well known manufacturers
whose products are subject to USA mandated baby changing station
safety- in- construction standards. 5) Select a baby changing
station with a good warranty 6) install your baby changing
station in strict accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions and in accordance with the ADA guidelines. 7) Clean
your baby changing stations frequently with a disinfectant
solution such as ¼ cup bleach mixed with 1 gallon of water. 8)
Store all cleaners and disinfectants away from the baby changing
station out of the reach of children. A baby changing station is
a very important restroom accessory and should be included in
all plans for new construction or facility remodeling. |
