Dads Deserve Changing Tables Too
Why it’s time every men’s bathroom had one — and what happened when I needed it most.
So there I was, at a restaurant that shall remain unnamed (because I’m a gentleman), with my baby girl Kayla, a hungry belly, and one small problem: no changing table in the men’s bathroom.
My wife was pregnant at the time — meaning there was no way I was about to ask her to handle diaper duty. So I asked the staff for help, and they ended up bringing me two chairs to the back so I could make it work. Which I did. Because I’m a dad. And that’s what we do.
But I couldn’t stop thinking about it after.
Like… y’all do realize dads exist, right?
And not just exist — we show up. We handle things. We raise our babies and change diapers and do drop-offs and bedtime songs and make the bottles and show up to toddler music class 😎. We’re out here every day doing our part. And honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way.
So why is it still somehow acceptable for public places to only install changing tables in the women’s bathroom?
I’ve had older folks come up to me and say, “It’s so nice to see how present you are as a father.” And I appreciate it — I really do. But being a present dad in 2025 shouldn’t feel like some surprising bonus. It should feel like a basic expectation— and one that society supports.
It’s time our infrastructure caught up with the reality of modern parenting.
We shouldn’t have to get creative with two dining chairs and a hope for the best. Just like moms deserve a clean, safe place to care for their babies, so do dads.
This isn’t just about convenience. It’s about recognizing that dads are not side characters in the parenting story. We’re in this. Fully.
So if you’re a business owner or someone with any say in facilities decisions — this is your sign. Add the changing table. Normalize it. Make it easier for the next dad who walks in with a diaper bag, a squirmy toddler, and a whole lot of love.
Because we’re out here. And we’re not going anywhere.
So… what’s next?
Hopefully fewer diaper changes on makeshift furniture. One can dream 😬
🎹 Chord Progression of the Week
This week’s progression is about stepping up, adapting, and showing love even when it’s not easy. It’s about quiet determination and the warmth that comes from simply doing what needs to be done:
Bbmaj7 → Gm7 → Dm9 → Ebadd9
The Bbmaj7 opens with confidence, the Gm7 leans into care, and the Dm9 carries us gently toward the clear, thoughtful uplift of Ebadd9.
Try looping it slowly, letting each chord ring out with intention — like a quiet “I got this” in musical form.
Until next time — keep progressing.
- Khordmaster