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I'm a 1st time dad of a wonderful baby girl Madison. Until then, I might have changed 1 diaper for one of 8 nieces and nephews. We were given a UBI as a gift and thought, "how nice, but is it really necessary?". We thought, ehhhh, what's the big deal about changing diapers? I can tell you that we've used the UBI 10 times/day since day 1 (she's now 6 months old). That's about 1800 diapers if my math is correct. We've actually grown so accustomed to the ease of using the UBI that when we are in public without the UBI, we're fumbling around with a clean diaper that won't stay open and we feel out of sorts. So I guess we're "co-dependant" on the UBI ;).

To answer a few of the above questions: 1) we just leave the wipes and ointments on the floor next to the UBI (but I'm sure Sue will take note and design an accessory holder/dispenser)

2) cloth diapers can be used, but the velcro strips will not hold, but you can save a few $$ by buying the basic model.

3) yes, a changing blanket/old sweatshirt can be used also and is probably cheaper, but I would have to say that the UBI is a little bit more ergonomic in that it raises the baby up off the floor so you don't have to bend over so much and the angle makes it more comfortable. The UBI is not really portable in the sense that you would throw it in the SUV/van or carry it on the stroller at the mall. If your baby's changing table is upstairs or in another room, the UBI is a convenient, low cost(compared to a changing table), quick change alternative.

4) we usually wipe the poop up with a few sheets of toilet paper and lay the TP face down on the dirty diaper to prevent laying her back down on the poop. But I've learned to just hold her by her legs until I've wiped her clean and with the other free hand, just remove the dirty diaper and rest her on the opened clean one.

5) we laid the UBI latitudinally in her crib. It was actually long enough to fit on top of the rails and the bent wood base would just touch the sides. Very stable, but we ended up having to remove it each time she slept as she became more active and able to move around. I built a platform with rails that kept the base steady for table top/changing table use.

Again, having used it and having tried changing without it, it just makes the whole process easier. My wife and I actually fight over who gets to change the diapers :)