Is Hemnes dresser too tall to also act as changer?

Xles10 · December 2010

After reading the recent post about Ikea's Hemnes dresser, I'm seriously considering getting one for our nursery. I already have one in my bedroom, but when I look at it and imagine a changing pad on top I get the impression that it may be a bit tall to also use as a changer (which is what we're planning to do with any dresser in the nursery). This is also my first child, so I have no idea what appropriate changer height is. What has your experience been?

biblionerd · December 2010

I think it's fine. I know I've heard of a lot of girls on here using it. I just randomly googled changing tables and their heights seem to be around 34"-37" tall so it's only negligibly taller. I might have a problem being 5' tall but I can't visualize well.

ValentineGirl · December 2010

I don't think so. We just put ours together on Saturday and it seems like the perfect height for DH and I. I'm 5'6" and he is 6'.

ACM1616 · December 2010

DH and I are both taller (I'm 5'10", and DH is 6'), and we've decided on a Hemnes dresser too, the 8 drawer one. Is that what you're talking about? Or the 6 drawer one?

taurus5683 · December 2010

Not at all, I am 5'0 and I LOVE the fact that I wont have to bend over to change him, I can stand up normally and not strain my back!

lovemymonkey · December 2010

I'm 5'2" and I think it's a little too tall for me, but we'll see how it goes. If I find that it's too tall when baby is here, I'll just change him/her on the floor.

Xles10 · December 2010

Thanks! We have the 8 drawer dresser and would get another. I'm 5'7" so sounds like I'd be okay.

nohalo21 · December 2010

I am short and will be using the dresser as a changer. I am looking forward to not being huched over during changes. This was why I went with the Hemnes.

dodgerfantobe · December 2010

Hi ladies,

Popping in to reminisce about what it was like to plan a nursery, etc.

We have been using the Hemnes 8 drawer dresser for our changing area for 6+ months now, and I love the height. I'm 5'2" and my husband is 6'1". I like that it's a bit higher, everything is right in front of me. The width is perfect for the changing pad and the storage room is fantastic.

In fact, I was just saying to my husband that I might like to get another one to use as my dresser in our room!

virginiagirl11 · December 2010

We got the 6-drawer for our nursery and I had the same concern when we picked it out at the store. However, DH wasn't concerned and he usually has a good eye for that stuff so I think it will be fine. I'm 5'6".