My Poo Poo Poll

I would like some input on the act of changing diapers in a restaurant..

Last week I had a full frontal while I was munching on a bagel at Noah's as the momma in question used the table next door for a changing station. Personally, I think its unhygienic for both baby and the poor person (this time me) trying to eat her lunch,(not to mention the next guy using that table next...). I'm thinking that I may be only a minority shareholder in this argument, based on the shear volume of baby butts I see each and every day ?

Babies poop and diapers need to be changed, that is a fact of life, but where we do it is the big question, or debate if you will. I always ask myself the following when posed with this dilemma:

Is there a baby changing station in the establishment I am visiting ? I always felt such loyalty for places like Ikea that not only had stations, but wipes too! These two little amenities could literally fix a broken day for a worn out mom like me just looking for some relief!

If there is no changing station, I would have to make some hard choices. I have laid my diaper pad in some pretty unusual places but "a momma's gotta doo what a momma's gotta doo". That being said, I used a mental checklist to figure out my strategy which went like this:

1. Never near food, mine or anyone else's. Period.
2. My minivan, definitely ok! (it became my traveling diaper station)
3. Inside the stroller seemed OK as long as we were not in a food establishment.
4. My friends rug WITH a changing pad AND permission was OK.
5. At the park? Sure as long as you are far enough away from picnickers.

At SadieDey's, we not only have one but TWO changing stations, as well as staff to watch older siblings for a few moments if needed. We keep our bathrooms very clean and try to do the same in our play space and eating area. However, changing diapers other than in the bathroom does not create a clean and healthy space for all patrons to enjoy. Do you agree?

If you don't, I would love to hear your side? Please answer any or all of the following questions:

1.Where is the strangest place you've had to change a diaper?
2.Does the age of the butt in question matter?
3.Does a number "One" or "Two" matter in your decision?
4.Does it make a difference whether or not you are in a baby friendly establishment?
5.Did you ever try a “sneak change” because you were too tired to pick-up the baby?

Please let me know if I can provide any other service that would make the changing station more convenient?

Have fun and lets see if we can find a way to make everyone happy. No Butts about it.

Momma Sue