Naturepedic changing pad? Do I need a dresser topper to put the pad in or can I just play the pad on the dresser? I like the basket look with the pad in it but so expensive?

Heard changing pad for dressers are amazing then some say they just change baby on blanket anywhere they are in house and don’t use the changing pad? Also as I stated above, if I get changing pad, do I need dresser topper or can it just go right on dresser? Thanks