diaper deckとは 意味・読み方・使い方

発音

• (General American) IPA: /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚˌdɛk/
• ハイフネーション: dia‧per deck, di‧a‧per deck
• 韻: -ɛk

名詞

diaper deck (plural diaper decks)

1. (US, now rare) A changing table, especially one that is foldable, wall-mounted and intended for infants or small children.
   • 1998, Mike Bayer, “Church Kitchens”, in Marshall Shelly, Phyllis Ten Elshof, editor, The Complete Church Guide to Saving Money and Buying Smart, Broadman & Holman, →ISBN, page 89:

     The deck operates like a built-in ironing board; it can be pulled down to change a baby and pushed back when finished. Diaper decks hold baby wipes, rubber gloves, and other diaper-change items.

   • 2002, Carolyn Sutton, The Preschooler's Guide to Denver: Best Outings for Kids under 6 Years Old, Fire Creek Publishing Corporation, →ISBN, page 14:

     The zoo is stroller and wheelchair accessible, and wagons are available for rent at the entrance. A few exhibits, however, require you to leave your strollers outside. Bathrooms with diaper decks are conveniently located for both moms and dads.

   • 2007, Mari Gallion, The Single Woman's Guide to a Happy Pregnancy, BookSurge, →ISBN, page 93:

     If you choose to use an infant carrier in public, it is wise to have someone with you to help you, because for some people (especially those with a bad back or trick knees) it is virtually impossible to use the restroom while the baby is strapped in, and of course you can't leave the baby on the floor or (heaven forbid) on the public diaper deck.

   • 2012 July 19, Kristan Hawkins, “Baby Changing Stations Play an Important Role on College Campus”, in Standing With You‎:

     One of the most important inventions that was born during this era was the diaper deck, also known as the baby changing station. As women became more on-the-go, they realized that it was necessary to change their baby's diapers in public places and establishments, which can be a challenging task.

   • 2015 July 22, Jim Mendoza, “City Councilman wants diaper changing decks in building code”, in Hawaii News Now‎:

     "This is setting the bar, raising the standards," [Trevor] Ozawa said. "Across the country, you'll find in major metropolitan cities that this is kind of common."
     
     The bill also states businesses that remodel significantly would have to equip their lavatories with diaper decks. It could be a theater, a service station, or a restaurant.

   • 2020 January 3, Kimberly Leonard, “Expanding Diaper Duty”, in Washington Examiner‎:

     Like many other husbands and fathers, Price, 41, knows the chances are slim that he'll find a diaper deck in male restrooms when his 1-year-old needs changing. The situation was even more complicated when his twins, now 4, weren’t potty trained. It's just far more common to find changing stations in women’s restrooms.

   • 2022 December 2, Preliminary Scope of Supply and Services: Building Supply and Installation‎, ROMTEC, page 5:

     Installation of all other applicable building kit components and fixtures that are supplied by Romtec (e.g. (if applicable), partitions, dispensers, ADA equipment, mirrors, diaper decks, etc.)