Dresser with a changing table for newborns, an overview of the model and important recommendations

Any parent wants to create optimal conditions for the child to grow and develop. To simplify the process of caring for the baby, a lot of furniture is produced, which also includes a chest of drawers with a changing table for newborns, produced in different colors and has optimal sizes. It is important to know what types of changing chests of drawers exist and how to correctly choose the best model, which is safe and convenient to use.

Why do you need a design

Changing chests for babies are special interior items specially designed for optimal care of babies. Their main purpose is to create comfortable conditions for performing actions:

swaddling baby;
changing the diaper, and due to many additional elements, it is possible to use numerous compartments to simplify this process;
undressing the baby before bathing or dressing to go outside;
carrying out massage in comfortable conditions, and in this case, narrow changing chests of drawers are not suitable, since significant free space is required to perform actions;
gymnastics for the child, if required in accordance with the particular health of the baby.

When choosing a chest of drawers with a changing table, it is taken into account that its base should be solid, and a folding or stationary frame should be used for support.

Often, special swaddling chests with a superstructure are selected, and it is used to store many items necessary in the process of performing various actions with the baby. Many models are sold with a removable mattress created from moisture-resistant fabric, and due to it, comfort for the baby is provided. If this item is not included, then it is bought separately, after which it is placed on top of the table.

Varieties

There are many types of changing chests of drawers with 5 drawers or a different number of drawers and compartments. The selection process takes into account all the features of any model in order to be able to choose the best option. The most popular are the designs:

soft changing board for dressers - this element is represented by a special flat design, equipped on all sides with special stops. As these restrictions, protective skirts are usually used. Such a design is created from high quality natural wood. A latex coating is formed on top, which is safe for use and easy to maintain. The product is laid on any surface. Special changing boards for dressers are sold, but it is important to make sure that these elements are well suited for each other. Boards are laid at the top of such a product, and their pluses include the ability to transfer them from one place to another. They have optimal sizes, so any baby is comfortable on them;
pelenor of a whatnot - this design is easy to do with your own hands from solid wood or other suitable material. It is allowed to choose not only structures made of wood, but also made of metal or plastic. They are certainly produced with shelves designed to store various cosmetics. Additionally, there may be pockets or hangers, and certain models are available on wheels at all, so they can easily be moved from one place to another;
transformer table - such 2-in-1 wooden or plastic structures can be used not only as pelenators, but also standard tables in the future when the baby grows up a little.

Soft Changing Board

Whatnot

Transformer table

In addition to such items, there are other specific varieties. Separately, it is necessary to highlight a special bed with a chest of drawers and a changing table, and this kit is made in the same style, which allows you to make a wonderful and beautiful children's room. Before choosing a changing chest, you should decide on which part of the room it will be located in order to know its optimal sizes in advance.

With folding table

Baby changing chests can be equipped with a folding table, and this solution is considered optimal for all buyers. In the assembled state, this design is practically no different from an ordinary chest of drawers, but when the table is lowered, a lot of space is obtained for performing various actions with the baby. The cost of such designs will be slightly higher compared to standard chests of drawers. Before installing such a product, you should learn how to assemble it in order to use it safely and conveniently.

With overhead table

This children's chest of drawers with a changing table is considered universal and optimal. These products are not connected to each other, so the table is placed on top of the product if necessary. Such a solution makes it possible in the future to use a children's changing chest as a regular closet for baby's things, since the table is easy to clean. Such designs are available in different colors, so you can choose white, orange or any other color of the product. If you just bought a chest of drawers, then the table for it is usually created independently, for which drawings are preliminarily made and the instructions are studied, and the dimensions of the changing chest are taken into account, after which a changing table is formed from wood or other material.

With integrated bath

A changing chest with a bath is considered multifunctional, as it is used not only for swaddling or changing clothes for a child, but also for washing it. This option is suitable only for newborn babies, since the bath in it is often small in size. For those who want to save money, we advise you to opt for another product.

It is equipped with special moisture-resistant compartments designed to store various accessories for washing the baby.

Materials of manufacture

A baby changing chest is made of various materials, but preference is given to environmentally friendly and easy to care for. It is allowed to make a changing chest with your own hands, for which a natural tree is usually used, and in this case the width and other design parameters are chosen by direct users, which makes it possible to make an optimal design.

Suitable materials to make a baby changing chest are:

wood - children's chests of drawers with a changing table made of wood are considered the best choice. This is due to the fact that this material is environmentally friendly, safe, reliable and hygienic. Designs can be painted in different shades, and the most popular color is ivory. Other advantages of wooden elements include resistance to mechanical stress and good absorption of various sounds. They have disadvantages, since exposure to moisture or a change in temperature can lead to deformation of the structure, so its standard further use will be difficult;
Particleboard - a baby changing chest of drawers from this material is considered the most affordable, therefore it is chosen by many parents. Particleboards are special boards made using wood chips glued and pressed with special equipment. Quality products are characterized by good resistance to high temperature. They have high strength and resistance to moisture;
Metal - usually a large chest of drawers is created from this material, characterized by significant weight. The advantages of such products include resistance to moisture, high strength and stability. Caring for them is incredibly simple, but it is imperative to periodically update the anti-corrosion coating. Metal products are dangerous for children, so it is important to make sure there are no sharp corners. When the child grows up, it is necessary to install the chest of drawers in such a place so that the baby could not hit him. Structures are painted in different shades, so you can even choose a product that has ivory colors;
plastic - swaddling version of this material has an affordable cost. Its width can be different, and the height often reaches 70 cm. It can even have 6 or more drawers or compartments. It is allowed to choose different colors, but the most optimal color is ivory. You can not install them next to heating appliances or other structures that contribute to their heating, since with such an action, plastic begins to release hazardous substances into the air.

Wooden

Chipboard

MDF

Plastic

If a changing chest with a pattern from chipboard is selected or created on its own, then before buying a design or materials, make sure that there are no formaldehydes in the composition, otherwise these products are not allowed to be used for newborns.

Color and style

A wide selection of these designs contributes to the fact that many people can not make a choice. The color and style of this design are always taken into account. For an optimal choice, recommendations are studied:

ivory is chosen by many parents, as the color is considered to be soft, pleasant and ideally suited to the children's room;
dressers changing wenge colors are usually chosen for boys;
a white swaddling item is also suitable for a nursery, but is considered a universal product.

Ivory can be used for different dressers made of a variety of materials. Additionally, these products are available in other unique and diverse colors. When choosing a color, it takes into account the color of the room where you plan to install the chest of drawers. It can be located not only in the nursery, but also in the bathroom or other room.

Posting Rules

Changing the chest of drawers can be located in different parts of the bedroom, but often it is installed along the wall of the room. Its width then practically does not matter, since it will still not interfere with walking around the room.

If a 2-in-1 construction is purchased, then it is taken into account that using any element in it should be convenient, therefore it is often necessary to move the chest of drawers slightly away from the wall. If the room is too small, a corner piece of furniture is selected. A photo of such a product can be viewed below. It will be roomy and convenient for continuous use.

Before you pull out the furniture from the shipping box, make sure its integrity. If a changing chest on wheels is purchased, then its location may periodically change. This is true if it is used not only for swaddling, but also for washing the baby, as it can be moved to the bathroom at any time. It is recommended to choose models with rubber wheels. It is desirable that they be replaceable, since if the element is damaged, it will be possible to quickly and easily replace it.

Requirements

Since it is planned to place a chest of drawers in the children's room, and a newborn baby will constantly lie on it, the furniture must meet important requirements. These include:

safety - the product can be equipped with one or more shelves, but there should be no sharp corners, glass or mirrors. The material for the construction should be environmentally friendly, therefore, it is not allowed that there are hazardous substances or formaldehydes in the composition;
hygiene - certainly all surfaces must be easy to care for, so cleaning them from various contaminants should not cause difficulties. If there are covers on different devices, then they should be removable and easily erased;
ease of use - certain models may have many unique elements in the upper part, and they should be easy to unfold or assemble;
sizes - they must be optimal for the comfortable use of the chest of drawers for its intended purpose. Therefore, too narrow designs are not recommended to be bought, since there is a high probability that it will not be comfortable to care for the child;
style - although the child is still too small to understand the appearance of interior items, parents should take care to create a comfortable and pleasant environment. Appearance and coloring of products should be optimal for a child’s room.

When choosing a product, many important factors are taken into account. From a chest of drawers with various additional elements, you can get a multifunctional item with high strength, hygiene and attractiveness.

The nuances of choice

When choosing this design, important criteria are taken into account:

material of manufacture;
appearance;
colors;
cost;
hygiene, strength and durability.

If it is impossible to choose a model that is ideally suited to user requests, then you can assemble a changing chest yourself, and how to assemble it, you can learn from special instructions. Changing chests with or without a drawing, equipped with a table or additional elements, are considered convenient interior items designed to care for babies. They are represented by many species that have significant differences, and any parent should know how to correctly choose the optimal model, which is safe, beautiful, durable and convenient for constant use.