diaper changer

From diaper +‎ changer.

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diaper changer (plural diaper changers)

1. (Canada, US, colloquial, rare) A changing pad (mat) or changing table.

   Synonym: (UK, Commonwealth) nappy changer

   • 1945 September, George Smith, “SMITH DEVICES”, in Roy V. Wright, editor, Railway Mechanical Engineer‎^[1], volume 119, number 9 (advertisement), Simmons-Boardman Publishing, page 173:

     For the family, he has high chairs, walkers, diaper changers, Auto Observation Seats, and other things that might interest you.

   • 1973 May 11, “For Sale Miscellaneous”, in The News and Observer, page WA-3:

     Penncrest Portable washing machine, like new. Best ofter, Also baby crib, play pen, and diaper changer, 467-9405, after 6.

   • 1989, Annie Sloan, Felicity Bryan, Nursery Style: Creating Beautiful Rooms for Children, Contemporary Books, →ISBN, page 14:

     Accessories for a new baby; above – a layette with bassinet, towel and sheets; painted baskets for cotton wool and creams; a Beatrix Potter fabric traveling basket with a diaper changer that zips up into a bag; a contemporary English willow bassinet.

   • 2002 July 24, “We treat you like Royalty!”, in The Des Moines Register, page 6CA:

     The Royal Flush Comfort Station will be available featuring: Men's Side: 2 flushing toilets, 6 ft. urinal, sink, soap, towels, mirror, diaper changer and trash receptacle.

   • 2024 January 17, “Jefferson City Indoor Fun!”, in Macaroni KID Jefferson City‎^[2]:

     The bathroom has an adult-sized toilet, child-sized toilet for those potty training, as well as two diaper changers. Drinking fountain, but no bottle refill station.

2. (Canada, US, often humorous) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see diaper,‎ changer (a person who changes diapers).

   Synonym: (UK, Commonwealth) nappy changer