Baby Changing Mat Covers

Shop our collection of baby changing mat covers, designed to add a soft, comfortable textile layer to compatible changing mats and pads. Choose from removable and washable changing mat covers in soft cotton terry and double muslin, available in a range of contemporary colours and prints for modern nursery changing spaces.

Our Quax changing mat covers are designed for compatible 70 x 50cm changing pads, including the Quax Changing Pad Pro. Easy to remove for washing, they're a practical way to create a softer changing surface while coordinating your changing station with your nursery textiles.

Why Use a Baby Changing Mat Cover?

A changing mat cover adds a removable textile layer over a compatible baby changing mat or changing pad. While wipe-clean changing mats can be used without a cover, some parents prefer the softer feel of fabric against their baby's skin during everyday nappy changes.

A removable changing mat cover can also be taken off for washing when required, making it particularly useful for a permanent nursery changing station where the changing mat is used throughout the day.

Changing mat covers are available in different materials, sizes and designs, so it's important to choose a cover that's compatible with your changing mat rather than assuming every cover will fit every pad.

Terry Cotton vs Muslin Changing Mat Covers

Both can provide a soft fabric changing surface, but the materials have a different feel and appearance.

Terry Cotton Changing Mat Covers

Terry cotton has a soft, textured and absorbent feel that's well suited to everyday nursery use.

The Quax Terry Collection changing pad covers are available in contemporary nursery colours, making them a practical option for parents who want a simple, soft changing surface that can be removed for washing.

Double Muslin Changing Mat Covers

Muslin changing mat covers provide a lightweight and beautifully soft cotton surface.

The Quax Natural Collection covers are made from 100% cotton double muslin and are available in a choice of understated prints and colours, allowing the changing area to coordinate with other nursery textiles.

Both options are machine washable, although you should always follow the care instructions supplied with the individual cover.

Are Changing Mat Covers Removable and Washable?

Many changing mat covers are specifically designed to be removable so they can be washed separately from the changing mat.

This can be particularly useful with waterproof or wipe-clean changing pads. The changing pad provides the supportive underlying changing surface, while the removable fabric cover creates a softer textile layer.

Our compatible Quax changing pad covers can be removed and machine washed at 30°C, making them practical for regular nursery use.

We recommend having more than one cover if you plan to use one for every nappy change, allowing you to replace the cover while another is being washed.

What Size Changing Mat Cover Do I Need?

Changing mat covers aren't universally sized.

Before buying a cover, always check:

  • The dimensions of your changing mat or changing pad
  • The dimensions specified for the changing mat cover
  • Whether the manufacturer states that the cover is compatible with your changing mat
  • The individual washing and care instructions

Our Quax changing mat covers are designed to fit compatible 70 x 50cm changing pads, including the Quax Changing Pad Pro.

Don't assume that a cover described as "universal" will necessarily fit every changing mat. Different brands and changing mat designs can vary considerably in their dimensions and shape.

Do I Need a Cover for a Wedge Changing Mat?

Not necessarily.

Many wedge changing mats feature waterproof or wipe-clean surfaces and are designed to be used without an additional fabric cover.

However, a compatible removable cover can provide a softer textile surface while allowing the fabric layer to be removed for washing.

The Quax Changing Pad Pro, for example, is a 70 x 50cm wedge changing mat that can be paired with compatible Quax terry cotton or double-muslin covers.

If you're comparing different changing mat designs, our baby changing mat buying guide also explains the differences between changing mat constructions and accessories.

Changing Mat Covers vs Changing Pad Inlay Cushions

Although they serve a similar purpose in creating a softer changing surface, a changing mat cover and an inlay cushion aren't the same thing.

A changing mat cover fits over a compatible changing mat, covering the changing surface with a removable textile layer.

An inlay cushion is a shaped padded insert designed to sit within a specific changing pad rather than covering the entire pad.

For example, the Quax Changing Pad Pro can be paired with removable 70 x 50cm changing pad covers, whereas the moulded Quax Mamee Changing Pad has its own dedicated padded inlay cushions.

This distinction is important when choosing accessories, as the two aren't interchangeable.

Choosing a Changing Mat Cover for Your Nursery

Beyond compatibility, your choice will largely come down to the type of fabric and nursery style you prefer.

Soft terry cotton creates a simple, tactile changing surface, while double muslin offers a lightweight cotton feel and provides the opportunity to introduce subtle patterns and colours into your changing area.

For parents creating a coordinated nursery, a changing mat cover is also an easy way to bring textiles into a changing station without replacing the changing mat itself.

Whichever style you choose, always check that the cover is designed for your changing pad and follow the manufacturer's care instructions.

FAQs – Baby Changing Mat Covers

What is a baby changing mat cover?

A baby changing mat cover is a removable textile cover designed to fit over a compatible changing mat or changing pad. It creates a soft fabric layer between your baby and the changing surface and can usually be removed for washing.

Do I need a changing mat cover?

Not necessarily. Many baby changing mats have waterproof or wipe-clean surfaces designed for direct use. A changing mat cover is an optional accessory that can provide a softer textile surface and be removed for washing.

Are baby changing mat covers washable?

Many are. Our Quax changing mat covers are machine washable at 30°C. Always follow the care instructions supplied with the individual product.

What size changing mat cover do I need?

Check the dimensions of your changing mat and the compatibility information provided with the cover. Changing mats aren't all the same size, so don't assume that every cover will fit every changing mat.

Will a 70 x 50cm changing mat cover fit every changing mat?

No. Even where dimensions appear similar, differences in shape and construction can affect compatibility. Always check the manufacturer's specifications before ordering.

Can I use a changing mat cover on a wedge changing mat?

Yes, provided the cover is specifically compatible with the wedge changing mat. The Quax Changing Pad Pro can be paired with compatible Quax 70 x 50cm changing pad covers.

What's the difference between a muslin and terry changing mat cover?

Muslin provides a lightweight, soft woven cotton surface, while terry cotton has a more textured and absorbent feel. Both can work well for a nursery changing station, so the choice largely depends on your preference and the compatible options available for your changing mat.

How many changing mat covers do I need?

There's no set number, but having two or more can be convenient if you intend to use a cover regularly. This allows one to be used while another is being washed.

What's the difference between a changing mat cover and an inlay cushion?

A changing mat cover fits over a compatible changing mat, while an inlay cushion is a shaped padded insert designed to sit within a specific changing pad. Always use the accessory designed for your particular changing mat.

Can I put a cover over a waterproof changing mat?

Yes, if the changing mat manufacturer provides or recommends a compatible cover. The waterproof changing mat remains underneath, while the removable cover provides the textile changing surface.