Patent ID: 7836533

Claim:
A method of changing a baby's diaper, comprising: placing a baby on a disposable changing pad; wherein the disposable changing pad comprises: a water impermeable layer; a fabric layer attached to said water impermeable layer; a water absorbing layer located between the water impermeable layer and the fabric layer; and at least one movement resistance aid that is an integral part of the water impermeable barrier layer; wherein said at least one movement resistance aid is on the side of the water impermeable layer that is opposite the fabric layer; and wherein the at least one movement resistance aid comprises: a sealing strip, a snap, a hook fastener that can mate with a loop fastener, or a loop fastener that can mate with a hook fastener; wherein the method further comprises a changing platform component comprising a base element having a generally smooth surface for receiving a disposable changing pad component and a baby and wherein the changing platform component comprises side retaining walls and is formed of a unitary piece of molded plastic, and further wherein the side retaining walls are elevated from the generally smooth surface and from outer parts of the base element; and changing the baby's diaper while the baby lies on the disposable changing pad.