#$%^&*AU2016100712A420160623.pdf#####ABSTRACT A protective lap mat for spreading across the lap of a person changing an infant diaper comprises sheet (10) which is impervious to moisture and has an absorbent pad (11). Releasable adhesive strips (13) are secured to one of the shorter edges of the mat so that the mat may be rolled and secured to enfold a used diaper. In use the mat is supplied in a roiled or folded condition and encloses a replacement diaper and wipes.1/1 DRAWING 14 11 12 14 15 10 13 14 Figure 1