nappy changer

English

Etymology

Either from nappy +‎ changer or perhaps nappy change +‎ -er.

Noun

nappy changer (plural nappy changers)

  1. (UK, Commonwealth, rare) Synonym of diaper changer (“a changing pad (mat) or changing table”).
    • 1963, “Baby Goods”, in Achievement‎[1], volume 30, World Trade Magazines Limited, page 37:
      Waterproof pushchair covers, wheelchair covers, pram-seat covers, playpen mats, nappy changers, small mattresses (upholstered P.V.C.), high chair cushions, beach mats ...
    • 2006 July 23, “Cinema for mums”, in Times of Malta‎[2]:
      Eden Cinema's Cinemum continues on Friday at 10 a.m. Mums, dads, grandparents and guardians are invited to bring babies and toddlers along to the cinema. The Eden Cinemas have opted for showing not one but two films at the same time. Nappy changers and bottle warmers will be available.
    • 2024 July 21, Albert Galea, “MPs open up about psychological struggles of being in Parliament”, in The Malta Independent‎[3]:
      One of the female MPs interviewed also highlighted the gender disparities in Parliament. [...] 'Not that I do not want them in the main chamber but if we had to create a bit of space for these kids to draw, and if we want to have a nappy changer, we easily can put one in the toilet.'
  2. (UK, Commonwealth, often informal) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see nappy,‎ changer (one who changes nappies).
    Synonym: (Canada, US) diaper changer
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