Dressers with changing table

With the birth of a child in the family, the nursery becomes the most significant of all the rooms in the house. When it is arranged comfortably and comfortably, the number of worries and worries for the baby is reduced. Among the necessary furniture for the nursery, a special place is occupied by such a thing as a chest of drawers with a changing table.

When it comes to the need to purchase a changing chest, the parents of the baby are trying to take into account all its advantages and disadvantages.

The advantages include the following points:

• A changing chest allows you to place your baby on a solid flat surface, which is useful for a weak spine and has a beneficial effect on the formation of posture.
• It is convenient for babies to wash their eyes on the dresser, cut nails, change diapers, hold air baths and massage.Also, a chest of drawers is useful when visiting a doctor when you need to comfortably position the baby for inspection.
• Such a chest of drawers has bumpers that protect the baby from falling.
• A table top changing table in such a chest of drawers is securely fixed, it will not “go” at the moment when the restless baby starts spinning, rolling over or crawling.

• Design features of some drawers allow you to use them for bathing babies. These are the chests of drawers with a built-in bath, the price tag for which is only slightly higher than the cost of simple models.
• The height of the dresser is especially useful for women in labor who have undergone a cesarean section or difficult delivery, and who are not recommended to sit down or bend over.
• A changing cabinet can be useful to the family not only for the infant period of the child’s life, but also for much longer, since after dismantling the changing surface it will turn into an ordinary comfortable chest of drawers.

The disadvantages of such a piece of furniture are primarily due to the not very high quality of some models.

In customer reviews you can meet the following points:

• Some dressers, especially models made of chipboard, are not very stable and may lurch forward at the moment when the mother leaned on the changing surface;
• Some models have untreated edges of the changing table, which can injure the child;
• When the changing board is open, it is not possible to use the top drawer;
• A changing cabinet built into the transforming bed is not very large and has a small swaddler size, which is suitable only for very young children.

Considering the requests of different categories of buyers, domestic and foreign manufacturers offer several types of dressers with a changing table.

For those who prefer the classic variation, a chest of drawers with a removable changing table and built-in drawers are made, the number of which varies from three to five, depending on the size. This design may have a folding tabletop, fenced sides on the sides and providing for the location of the baby facing the mother.

Or the tabletop has sides, placed parallel to the back wall of the dresser and its facade.On such a changing table, the baby is placed sideways to the mother, which can be especially convenient when carrying out hygienic procedures.

In some models, the top drawer of the dresser can be replaced with two smaller self-contained drawers, which is convenient for storing various small items. Sometimes the upper boxes may be completely absent and their place is occupied by shelves. Such a chest of drawers with shelves at the top will be convenient for storing baby cosmetics and various dining items.

An interesting find is the arrangement in the design of the changing chest of the built-in bath designed for bathing the youngest children. The most preferred equipment is an anatomical slide-like bath, on which the child is located in the safest way. To facilitate the removal of water from the bath, a drain system is usually provided, and the materials from which the design of such a chest of drawers is made necessarily have a reinforced coating with protective varnishes and enamels to prevent the wood from swelling.

Unusual for the domestic buyer may seem an oval changing chest, which is compactly installed in the corner of the room, not taking up too much space. Due to its shape, this chest of drawers provides a very comfortable surface for changing, while eliminating any risk of tilting the table top.

Corner chest can be a complex design, resembling two bedside tables, covered with a single tabletop and equipped with bumpers. The advantage of such a dresser is that thanks to it it also manages to save useful space in the room due to the use of the so-called “blind” corner zone.

Changing chests built into the transforming bed are also popular. In cases where such a transformer is purchased, the parents provide a sleeping place that the child can use for several years. The chest of drawers has a removable tabletop, a diaper, several drawers and will serve as a place to store children's clothes for the entire period of use of the bed.

Special mention deserves the presence in the design of the changing chest of wheels.The best option is to have a self-centering wheelbase, equipped with stoppers and providing maximum stability.

A chest of drawers with a changing table should be bought with a margin, or as they say, “for growth”, because the baby should fit completely on the surface of the swaddler, his legs should not hang down in any way, which can lead to injuries.

The standard length of the changing table for children under the age of six months is 70 cm, for children under one year the length recommended is 100 cm. The width of the changing area should be at least 44 cm. The standard height of the enclosing side should be at least 15.5 cm.

Most of the changing cabinets are equipped with a folding changing surface that is of convenient size. The width of such a changing station starts from 66 cm and can reach 77 cm, the length varies from 70 cm to 96 cm. On the sides, the changing boards are fenced with sides, having a height from 15 cm to 17 cm.

Some models do not have such a folding board, but the arrangement of the sides along the back wall and the facade implies placing the baby sideways to the mother.This method is most common in European countries and, for the most part, such baby changers are present in the models of drawers made in Italy and Slovenia.

Changing surfaces at the dressers, which are part of the transforming bed, have a maximum size of 61 cm – 66 cm, which is associated with the small dimensions of the built-in dressers themselves.

When it comes to the height of this piece of furniture, there is a recommended size, which ranges from 95 cm to 100 cm. Within this height, each woman can choose exactly her back position, not allowing clamps and tension.

Some manufacturers, for example, Ikea, have developed a whole line of changing cabinets, differing in height within a few centimeters, other brands adhere to their own height standards:

• Among the dressers Ikea You can find a model with a height of 102 cm, or, taking into account individual characteristics, choose a chest of drawers ranging from 99 to 108 cm.
• Brands like “Fairy”, “Lel”, “Antel”, “Almaz-Mebel”, “Island of Coziness”, Micuna offer swaddling chest of drawers from 88 cm to 92 cm high, comfortable for women of not very tall.

• "Gandylyan" and "Aton Furniture" produce chest of drawers having a height in the range of 94-98 cm.
• Famous Italian brand Feretti offers a height of 102 cm.
• A little higher dressers factory "Mozhga (Red Dawn)" and the German brand Leander, their height varies between 104cm-106cm.
• The most "growth" are in the domestic market dressers brands Sweet Baby, Ikea, as well as "SLE-Company"whose height is 108 cm.

As for the depth of various models of dressers with a changing table, the majority of domestic and foreign manufacturers offer rather narrow rectangular designs. The maximum depth can reach 52 cm, and the minimum 44 cm, although there are exceptions. The chest of drawers in Fiorellino Slovenia is 74 cm deep. Corner chest of drawers also have considerable depth, for example, the oval chest of drawers of the brand Leander, whose depth is 72 cm.

Due to the fact that customers need both budget models of drawers and luxury products, they are made of various materials:

• Chipboard, which is a pressed wood material (chips and sawdust), treated with various adhesives. Depending on the presence of formaldehyde, volatile resins and phenol in the glue, we can talk about the harmfulness or harmlessness of this material. According to Russian GOST, the rate of formaldehyde content is 10 mg per 100 g, which corresponds to class E-1 in the hygienic certificate.
• MDF made from wood dust and small sawdust by pressing. As the glue used lignin, which is produced from wood. Therefore, MDF is an environmentally friendly material.

• Solid woodwhich is represented by such varieties as:

1. Pine: an inexpensive, fairly soft and loose tree species, having a high content of antibacterial substances (phytoncides);
2. Birch: very durable and hard material, emitting a delicate and pleasant smell;
3. Beech: a type of wood belonging to the class "lux" due to the strength, durability and beautiful surface pattern.

For the children's room, you can purchase both practical dark models of dressers with a changing table, as well as bright and colorful items that please the eye.Light varieties look especially noble: white, white-pink, gray-white and white-blue colors.

Primary colors:

• Wenge, which can also be called chocolate;
• Ivory or beige;
• Mahogany, having a dark reddish-brown tint;
• Cherry having a light brown color;
• Walnut or milanese nut;
• White night, which has a light gray color;
• The natural color of the tree is light brown;
• Bianko (white);
• Avorio (beige);
• Noce (dark brown)

Many chests of drawers are decorated with applications, drawings and photo-printing, depicting various animals or butterflies.

The most noticeable in the domestic market are the changing chests of the following manufacturers:

Chests of this brand are made of chipboard and equipped with a folding changing board. They do not know how legs and wheels, equipped with drawers, the number of which varies from four to five. The design is classic, without any memorable details. It is possible to purchase a Fairy dresser for an amount in the range of 3,000–4,000 rubles.

The material for the products of this manufacturer is either chipboard or chipboard in combination with MDF on the facade, which in this case has an attractive panel pattern. Folding changeover board, four or five drawers, depending on model. In most models, the wheels are missing, but the Orion modification has them. Some drawers have a silent closing mechanism. The cost varies from 3 000 rubles, up to 5 000 rubles.

It produces dressers, the base of which is made of MDF, and the facade and changing table are made of solid beech. There are also completely wooden models. Products usually have 4 drawers, a changing board of a folding type, some are equipped with wheels, but there are dressers both on legs and on a solid basis. Such dressers cost from 12,000 rubles to 18,000 rubles.

You can purchase from this manufacturer:

• Budget models of chipboard, which will cost around 5,000 rubles;
• Products from MDF within 10,000 rubles;
• From a combination of MDF and birch, having a price tag of 13,000 rubles;
• From the massif of a natural tree which cost can vary from 10 000 rubles to 20 000 rubles.

This manufacturer combines chipboard with solid beech and MDF board.Products can vary significantly in cost, from 10 300 rubles to 20 000 rubles. It is worth noting the presence of numerous additional options, for example, the increased depth of the drawers, the presence of legs or wheels, silent closing of drawers equipped with stoppers against complete loss, as well as a spectacular design.

These dressers have a full production cycle in Italy. The material is either an array of beech, or its combination with MDF. All products of this brand have a built-in anatomical bath, a shelf for hygienic accessories, wheels with silicone coating, a system of silent before-closing drawers and protection against their loss.

When choosing furniture for newborns, parents first of all think about the functionality and quality of products, trying to find a balance of quality and an acceptable price tag.

The pricing of a particular model is influenced, besides the material, by the presence of additional options, such as, for example, silent closing of the boxes. Design features, such as the presence of wheels or legs, also increase the price tag, as well as the spectacular design of the facade.

The most practical in the process of operation, judging by the reviews of customers, models from the array and MDF show themselves. Especially durable beech and birch. There are traces of blows on the pine bureau. Chipboard is stratified if the cuts are not covered with edges of laminate or film. Also, an unpleasant, saturated odor can emanate from products from low-quality chipboard, which indicates the presence of formaldehydes in the composition.

Since many factories produce models from similar materials, the cost of which also turns out to be similar, it is desirable to examine as many samples as possible, check their stability, pull out and fix the drawers, estimate the height and dimensions.

Many models are equipped with additional pleasant options, for example, closers, which are also worth checking out in practice. Therefore, without visiting the furniture store still can not do. But, having familiarized yourself with the model you like in detail, you can also purchase it in the online store, especially if you guess on a sale or fall under the effect of discounts.

A nursery can be designed in different styles, but lately most parents prefer classic pastel decor, creating a feeling of airiness, comfort and reminiscent of a miracle. Very well, a children's chest of drawers with a light blue, gently creamy or pink changing table will fit into such a magical interior.

You can install a white transforming bed, equipped with a built-in laundry box and changing table, in the nursery with white-blue walls. At the same time, it is desirable that the rest of the furniture also be made in white color, which will create a harmonious composition and help to provide a soothing mood. The pleasant shades of natural wood, which the wooden floor painted with light brown translucent enamel will provide, will bring a touch of diversity and charm, emphasizing the traditional rustic style in the design.

For those who are supporters of practicality, we can offer to equip the children's room in a classic style with the use of dark tones of furniture. A cot, changing table and traditional chest of drawers can be made of walnut or cherry wood.This color presentation is justified in terms of functionality, since dark furniture does not require additional attention and cleaning. Moreover, depending on the shades of the floor, the design of the walls using drawings or appliqués with cute sheep, such a color scheme can look quite nice and playful.

You will learn more about how to choose a chest of drawers with a changing table in the following video.