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What kind of dresser can work for a changing table?

Suz+MoSuz+Mo member
in February 2013 Moms
I'm considering buying a dresser off craigslist and adding a changing pad on top instead of buying a changing table.   Have any of you done this? If so, are there limitations on the size and shape of the dresser?  Obviously I would want it at normal changing table height so not super high or low, but anything else I should consider?
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Re: What kind of dresser can work for a changing table?

  • kbell00kbell00

    We have a dresser from IKEA that doubles as a changing table. Not sure if this is possible with buying a regular dresser, but one of the things I love about ours is that it has shelves too, for diaper/wipes storage, etc. Ours is pretty low to the ground (only two drawers) too.

    I think the best thing to do would be to find a changing pad and get those measurements so you can see how big the surface on top of the dresser has to be. You might also want to consider someway to secure it to the dresser, because once your baby gets wiggly, it might cause the pad to slide around a bit.  

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  • sept04brideinMDsept04brideinMD member

    We totally bought a regular dresser and used it as a changing table and now that LO is 3, it's a regular dresser with a fish tank on top!

    Most of the changing pads have an attachement that you can snap or attach to the backside of the dresser to provide more stability/security.  We did not use it, but it is there.

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  • JustinloveJustinlove member
    We used the dresser my dad made for me when I was little.  Perfect height and practical.
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  • Suz+MoSuz+Mo member

    Awesome!  Thanks ladies! I think the idea of buying the mattress pad to determine how much width and depth I'll need is a great one!

    Off to go search craigslist!

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  • marshmallowsmarshmallows member
    Worked great for us too. You may want one long enough to hold some diapers also. We just had a basket on a separate table. Just something to consider.
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