Preparing for the birth of a child is a crucial stage, because future parents need to buy everything they need, while not overdoing it and not going beyond the budget. Therefore, the question of buying a changing chest is sometimes very acute: is it necessary or not, if necessary, which one to choose, because there are many options on the market. Let's try to clarify how and why to buy a changing chest with drawers.
Pros and cons of buying a changing chest
Many parents think about how they will change their child's clothes in the first months of his life. Of course, you can do all the necessary procedures right on the parent's bed, but changing the child's clothes many times a day is too hard for any back. You can also use a regular table, but not everyone has it available, and a child who is learning to roll over can roll off it. Therefore, buying a special swaddling device turns out to be a reasonable choice. In this regard, one of the most popular options, which has a lot of advantages, is a chest of drawers:
- The size of the chest of drawers will allowfit it into any room. You can choose a narrow chest of drawers that occupies a smaller area, or you can choose a wide chest of drawers, then even an older child will be comfortable on a wide table.
- For changing the baby and hygiene procedures, as well as for massage, gymnastics and laying on the tummy, the mother will not need to bend over, as if an adult bed is used for all of the above. The he alth of mom and her back is very important!
- The chest of drawers has drawers where you can put baby clothes, diapers, diapers and all hygiene items, so everything you need is at hand, and mom does not have to run to the other side of the room if she forgot to grab a diaper or clean panties.
- The dresser has a folding or pull-out changing table - when it is not needed, it folds up and the chest of drawers does not take up much space, and if necessary, it can be easily folded down or pulled out with one hand.
- The chest of drawers can also be used after the child grows up and can be changed by putting on the bed. Store baby clothes or toys in it, and if the chest of drawers is a neutral color, then you can put it not only in the nursery.
- Most models of chests of drawers are equipped with bumpers along the edge of the tabletop, it is safe and convenient - the child will definitely not fall.
Against the background of these advantages, some disadvantages can be noted. The most significant is that even the narrowest chest of drawers takes up a lot of space. The dimensions of small-sized apartments leave much to be desired, and without unnecessarya piece of furniture is cramped in them, so in this case it is better to purchase a changing pad for the crib or a soft swaddle for the table.
Also, the chest of drawers is usually made of chipboard, so you also need to buy a soft changing mat. This is an extra expense, and given the considerable cost of the dresser itself, this minus can outweigh all the pluses.
How to choose a changing chest
Sizes, design, color - the first thing that catches your eye when choosing a chest of drawers. Its price is also important, but it should be borne in mind that expensive models can cost unreasonably much, but there are budget domestic models that meet all the requirements. So, pay attention to the following:
- Material - most modern chests of drawers are made of chipboard. Items made of solid wood are, of course, preferable, but also significantly more expensive. Choose a material that is not afraid of moisture and is easy to clean. If the table is equipped with a mattress or oilcloth, it should also be easy to wash.
- Fittings, guides, wheels - all this must be of good quality. The runners inside the boxes should roll out easily with one hand and not come out of the grooves; dresser handles should not be sharp - a grown child can hit them while crawling; the tabletop should be easy to recline with one hand.
- Chest configuration - there are chests of drawers on which the child lies vertically (they usually recline or slide out the lid), and there are those where the baby is placed horizontally, that is, sideways to the mother. Each mother will have to decide individually which chest of drawers to choose.
- Sizechest of drawers are also very important, especially if the room is small, consider this when buying.
Chest of drawers with bathtub
One of the options for a changing chest is a model with a bath tub. In such a model, instead of the middle drawer, it is this bath that rolls out. This is very convenient in the first couple of months, because many people are afraid to bathe a baby in a large bath, besides, everything you need for bathing will fit in a chest of drawers. The dimensions of the built-in bath, however, are so small that soon the child will no longer fit in it, and this function will not be used for the rest of the time, so weigh the pros and cons before buying such a chest of drawers.
Bed with changing chest
Very popular lately and such multifunctional items - a crib has a continuation in the form of a chest of drawers with a changing surface. This allows you not to look for different items and immediately buy everything you need. In addition, such a set takes up less space than a regular crib and changing chest. The dimensions of the chest of drawers for such models are very small, that is, the child will quickly no longer fit on the swaddle, and many things do not fit into the chest of drawers.
Dimensions for changing chest
Standard sizes for a changing chest are as follows:
- Height is about 1 meter - this is the optimal height for easy manipulation by parents of different heights.
- The width is usually about 40-50 centimeters. When choosing a width, remember that this is also the depth of the drawers.- the larger it is, the more spacious the boxes.
- The length of the chest of drawers can vary from 60 centimeters to 80. The wider the chest of drawers and its tabletop, the longer the child will fit on it.
Of course, the furniture industry can always make chests of drawers according to individual sizes.
Popular dresser manufacturers
Today, any children's goods store offers a wide selection of changing chests. Among domestic manufacturers, the trademarks “Mozhga”, “Fairy”, “Aton furniture” are widely represented. “Mozhga” is known for more expensive models made of natural wood; their chests of drawers have classic shapes and will fit well into the refined interior of the nursery. “Fairy” and “Aton furniture” are budget models made of chipboard, but they are presented in a variety of shades of wood and in different sizes.
Ikea chests of drawers are also popular. They are made of environmentally friendly materials, and their laconic design appeals to many buyers. In addition, Ikea chests of drawers can be supplemented with convenient accessories - hanging containers and pockets, drawer dividers and the like. There are also models that transform into a desk for an adult child.
