Creative Dresser Solutions for Babies

Having a baby requires a large amount of gear. If you have limited space and are out of room for a dresser, it's time to get creative. Baby clothes are tiny, so they won't take up a ton of space, but you have to keep them somewhere. Instead of going all out in the nursery, consider innovative ways to make sure you have everything you need on hand without having to turn sideways and slide between the furniture in the room while you're holding a baby.

  1. Skip the Changing Table

    • It might seem like a necessity, but the truth is that you don't need a special piece of furniture just for changing your baby's diapers. Instead of cramming both a dresser and a changing table into the nursery, combine the two with one piece of furniture. Choose a low dresser with two or three rows of drawers side by side rather than six drawers stacked up. Use some of the drawers for your little one's clothes and a couple for diapers and wipes. Place a changing table pad on top of the dresser for diaper duty. Never leave your baby unattended during a diaper change or he might fall off the dresser and get hurt.

    Put It in the Closet

    • There's no rule set in stone that a dresser has to be against the wall in your baby's room. If the closet space allows, consider shoving the dresser into it to open up more space in your little one's bedroom. This is an ideal solution if you simply can't pass up a changing table that coordinates with your baby's crib. Because your infant's hanging clothes are so small, you won't have to struggle with getting them out of the way so you can open the drawers. As your little one outgrows diapers and his clothes get bigger, you can move the dresser out into the room and get rid of the changing table.

    Get a Custom Closet

    • A custom-built closet isn't always the cheapest alternative, but it can eliminate the need for a dresser in small baby nurseries. Custom closets allow you to mix and match drawers as well as hang rods and shelves to meet your specific needs, even if space is limited. Choose a closet that works now and continues to be useful as your baby grows. This means drawers that can accommodate a range of clothing sizes and rods that are high enough to keep clothing from dragging on the floor as your little one gets taller.

    Use the Dresser for More Than Clothes

    • Yes, a dresser is designed to hold your baby's clothes, but that doesn't mean you can't repurpose a couple of drawers for other items. Keep your little one's clothing in the top couple of drawers and fill the bottom ones with toys or books. This eliminates the need for a toy box or bookshelf in the nursery. You'll have a creative storage solution for your baby's play things, and you'll also have enough room in the nursery to play and move around easily.

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