Dresser or changing table?

Lunatinuviel · June 2014

Would you use this dresser as a changing table? I just don't like the idea of actually have a changing table on the nursery when in a couple of years you would not being using it anymore. What do you think?

kiley820 · June 2014

We are just using a changing pad on top of dresser, rather than an actual changing table. It's basically the same thing. If you have the space and want to spend the money on one, sure. I just don't see it as a necessity.

Daisylola11 · June 2014

Yes I'm also doing a dresser w changing pad, and the one you have op is beautiful! I like that it will grow w our LO

mikescutie7 · June 2014

I'm going with a dresser

shevaCC · June 2014

I think that's a great solution with a changing pad. We use IKEA expedit 4x4 cubes for storage -- too high to change on top of. So we ended up getting a cheap changing table and that works too. I figured it was something we would use for over a year with each kid unlike things like exersaucers, jumpers, swings, etc. that are only used for a few months and cost just as much if not more.

ellaef1984 · June 2014

We're using a dresser with a changing pad on top also. You get a lot more bang for your buck that way!

BabyM82714 · June 2014

Yup I bought a dressed that has a top to it that just comes off when you don't need it. So much note worhth the money. And the space.

Allison7 · June 2014

My dresser has a hutch over it so I can't use it as a changer, but we also have a desk in the room so I am putting the changing pad on top of it. The diaper pail will go in the "hole" for the chair. I don't see the point in spending any money on furniture that can only be used for a short time.

ungraceful13 · June 2014

We used a dresser for a changing table for DD and it has worked out great. I have the dresser you pictured in my bedroom and couldn't use it bc it is too tall for me. Just make sure that it is low enough that you can comfortable change a baby including the lifting onto and off of.

poofwok · June 2014

Yup, changing pad on top of the dresser. I too, don't see the point of investing in a changing table.

kaitm22 · June 2014

The only reason we are having a changing table is because we are getting one for free. As long as its not too tall I would do it.

pmpkn219 · June 2014

Team dresser here too. That one looks nice!

vanillajen · June 2014

We have the smaller version of that and I think it's going to work perfectly. I wish we had the space for the one you posted! To me it makes more sense to buy something like that that you'll be able to reuse.

enigmasara · June 2014

We are doing the dresser with a changing pad instead of the changing table as well. I already had a dresser that we are using, I wish it matched the rest of the nursery stuff, but it will do. It's a great height & has a ton of storage space so I couldn't justify spending the money on a changing table.

salsy2012 · June 2014

Our crib that we're getting from DH's sister has the changing table attached. Otherwise we'd be using a dresser and a changing pad.

cappleby · June 2014

I have the same dresser in my son's room and it works great as a changing table. Plenty of room for the changing pad and then lots of other space to have diapers, wipes, and cream at hand. I also keep extra wipes in one of the top little drawers in case I run out mid poop. My sister thought it was too tall when changing her daughter on it once because she is used to a dedicated changing table but I'm only 5'4" and I have never had an issue. I love it so much I bought another one for this baby. These dressers hold up really well too. We have moved a million times and just did a move that involved our stuff being on a truck and a barge and there is not a scratch on it. All of my other furniture got banged up but all the ikea solid wood Hemnes stuff is fine.

vk2204 · June 2014

We just found an awesome dresser on Craigslist that it is going to double as a changing table.

absterboss · June 2014

We got a changing table but it is more of a dresser. It has 3 decent sized drawers and a little bit of a raised top (almost like a tray). When she gets older, we will just use it as a dresser if we are not using it for baby #2. We chose this because it was smaller than a dresser and the nursery is small. Space is key for us.

+RBL+ · June 2014

Yes, we are just using a changing pad on the dresser as well.

tabaskoa · June 2014

That will work great for a changing surface.

We actually have a changing table...my rationale was that the rooms in our house aren't that huge and I didn't want the dresser to take up too much floor space so we have the upright style chest of drawers, and then the changing table only stays in the room until around 2 years or so. Our changing table was less than $100 (IKEA) and we used it with DS for 2.5y and now will use it with baby girl. So I feel like we are definitely getting our money's worth and in the long run, we have more floor space in the kids' rooms.

Lunatinuviel · June 2014

Thanks girls I really like this dresser my only concern is that I'm 5'1 and I don't think I will have a problem while DS is small but when he gets older may be a problem. I would probably just end up with this one anyway.

kaseface22 · June 2014

I have that exact dresser and I think it might be a little too high for a changing table. Especially with your height. I'm 5'4" and it would be too high for me. But the dresser is great. Its very very sturdy! I put my together last year when I was 7 months pregnant with twins. It took me 6 hours. It was easy...just time consuming.

Lunatinuviel · June 2014

Well I told my DH my concern about the high and as handy as he is and the bunch of tools he has he's convinced he can fix it to a height we are both comfortable.

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