Hello everyone,
we are about to buy furniture for the nursery.
Which pieces of furniture have you been happy with?
Where did you purchase them?
Another question: changing table directly in the nursery or in the bathroom? Or both?
Thanks and best regards
readytorumble
we are about to buy furniture for the nursery.
Which pieces of furniture have you been happy with?
Where did you purchase them?
Another question: changing table directly in the nursery or in the bathroom? Or both?
Thanks and best regards
readytorumble
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hemali20033 Jul 2019 09:24We had Pinolino, which wasn’t exactly cheap. We had to return several parts and were not very impressed with the quality.
You either buy something meant to last a very long time (e.g., Welle, Stokke), or nowadays I would probably choose IKEA. We now have the Stuva wardrobes in one of the children’s rooms, and I find them ideal.
Diaper changes usually took place in the child’s room. But if it makes sense in the bathroom, of course, you can do it there too. We didn’t have space for a dresser in the bathroom, and I don’t find those bathtub changing units either attractive or very practical.
I always liked having all the clothes ready at the changing station. For a while, the baby clothes were stored in a dresser in the bathroom, but that is quite risky due to high humidity.
You either buy something meant to last a very long time (e.g., Welle, Stokke), or nowadays I would probably choose IKEA. We now have the Stuva wardrobes in one of the children’s rooms, and I find them ideal.
Diaper changes usually took place in the child’s room. But if it makes sense in the bathroom, of course, you can do it there too. We didn’t have space for a dresser in the bathroom, and I don’t find those bathtub changing units either attractive or very practical.
I always liked having all the clothes ready at the changing station. For a while, the baby clothes were stored in a dresser in the bathroom, but that is quite risky due to high humidity.
readytorumble schrieb:
Which furniture are you satisfied with?
Where did you buy it? A great changing dresser is an Ikea Hemnes dresser with a larger board screwed on top. Ikea also offers this larger board, nicely veneered, but you have to find it and attach it yourself with brackets.
Our large changing table is always envied.
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hemali20033 Jul 2019 09:28I just read that Welle is insolvent...
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hampshire3 Jul 2019 09:41We swaddled both children in IKEA – I think it was called Narvik. The foldable attachment proved to be very practical and was later used as a shelf extension.
By chance, we also ended up with Paidi. We were at the furniture store for something else when there happened to be a Paidi set on sale that we liked because the color tone was not too babyish, so it appeared to be usable for a longer time. The set included a baby crib, a wardrobe, and a dresser with a changing top. We also bought the conversion sides to turn the crib into a toddler bed.
In my opinion, a major drawback becomes apparent with a child who is almost 6 years old. The changing dresser is quite deep, and the doors are very narrow. When changing diapers, you can store the supply of diapers and wipes in the back, which works fine. However, it is not well suited for storing toys or clothes.
The wardrobe is not much different. It is 60cm deep (24 inches), but the doors are very narrow for this depth. Therefore, it is rather unsuitable or does not provide enough space for a child who wants access to toys, books, and occasionally their clothes. Large boxes are still too heavy for the child, so you end up buying additional shallow shelves, even though there is plenty of space inside the wardrobes.
I found the bed to be solid. In the toddler bed, we sometimes sat together in the evenings, three people at a time. It easily supported 150 kilograms (330 pounds).
In hindsight, for the wardrobes and dresser, I would probably put together or build something more practical from the Swedish furniture store.
In my opinion, a major drawback becomes apparent with a child who is almost 6 years old. The changing dresser is quite deep, and the doors are very narrow. When changing diapers, you can store the supply of diapers and wipes in the back, which works fine. However, it is not well suited for storing toys or clothes.
The wardrobe is not much different. It is 60cm deep (24 inches), but the doors are very narrow for this depth. Therefore, it is rather unsuitable or does not provide enough space for a child who wants access to toys, books, and occasionally their clothes. Large boxes are still too heavy for the child, so you end up buying additional shallow shelves, even though there is plenty of space inside the wardrobes.
I found the bed to be solid. In the toddler bed, we sometimes sat together in the evenings, three people at a time. It easily supported 150 kilograms (330 pounds).
In hindsight, for the wardrobes and dresser, I would probably put together or build something more practical from the Swedish furniture store.
Oleg from Mäusebacher
Very satisfied
All the furniture has been moved, and taking it apart and putting it back together was no problem. The bed has since been completely rebuilt and now serves as a play cave.
The wardrobe is nicely spacious.
The changing dresser can be used without the attachment.
The bed is convertible.
A separate nursery is unnecessary.
Changing dresser in the bathroom
Fresh water is available at any time.
In case of diaper accidents, you can go straight to the sink.
After bathing, the changing dresser is nearby.
Back-friendly height.
The bathroom is often warmer than the rest of the house.
Diapers and baby clothes fit in the dresser for a long time.
Yes, eventually, when the nursing chair is gone, you start changing diapers everywhere—even standing up.
If back pain is severe, changing in a non-back-friendly position can be painful.
According to WHO recommendations, babies should sleep in the parents’ bedroom during their first year. For most, this continues even longer, or the children sleep in the family bed (which many previously found unimaginable).
It’s simply often more practical to have the little ones close by.
Then there is only the empty wardrobe left in the child’s room.
I would no longer buy a nursery set. Nor a crib anymore. In Montessori circles, many use a floor bed. Very practical.
Don’t forget a thermos flask for black tea. As soon as there is even the slightest redness on the bottom, clean it with the tea. Gas and diaper rash were long-standing companions for us.
Very satisfied
All the furniture has been moved, and taking it apart and putting it back together was no problem. The bed has since been completely rebuilt and now serves as a play cave.
The wardrobe is nicely spacious.
The changing dresser can be used without the attachment.
The bed is convertible.
A separate nursery is unnecessary.
Changing dresser in the bathroom
Fresh water is available at any time.
In case of diaper accidents, you can go straight to the sink.
After bathing, the changing dresser is nearby.
Back-friendly height.
The bathroom is often warmer than the rest of the house.
Diapers and baby clothes fit in the dresser for a long time.
Yes, eventually, when the nursing chair is gone, you start changing diapers everywhere—even standing up.
If back pain is severe, changing in a non-back-friendly position can be painful.
According to WHO recommendations, babies should sleep in the parents’ bedroom during their first year. For most, this continues even longer, or the children sleep in the family bed (which many previously found unimaginable).
It’s simply often more practical to have the little ones close by.
Then there is only the empty wardrobe left in the child’s room.
I would no longer buy a nursery set. Nor a crib anymore. In Montessori circles, many use a floor bed. Very practical.
Don’t forget a thermos flask for black tea. As soon as there is even the slightest redness on the bottom, clean it with the tea. Gas and diaper rash were long-standing companions for us.
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