I was looking for a changing mat that can wash away easily, if something goes wrong, because most other are made of cloth and eventually "versiffen". I have not yet used, but the first inspection and touch her, she seems to me high and waterproof. Despite the waterproof material it is still soft, so certainly feels the baby out. One can still place a cloth under the baby, but the pad is definitely a certainty that nothing transpires and you can wipe them easily.