Baby changing mat

A portable baby changing mat comprising a flexible padded body intended to be used on any flat substantially rigid horizontal surface and provided with means for resisting lateral movement of a baby lying on the upper, working surface of the mat, the mat further comprising a substantially rigid transverse stabilising member located below the said working surface of the mat and extending across the full width of the mat but with a limited extent along the length of the mat and fixed relative to the mat, the mat retaining longitudinal flexibility at all portions not coextensive with said stabilising member, the means for resisting lateral movement of a baby comprising straps attached to the mat to cooperate with the said stabilising member and arranged to be secured around the chest of the baby lying on its back on the mat to hold the baby on the mat, so that the baby is prevented from rolling the mat or itself over sideways by the combined action of the transverse stabilising member and the straps.