How to Make a Baby Changing Table Out of a Dresser

There's no need to bend over -- make a baby-changing table out of a dresser.

A changing table is an important part of your baby's nursery. Baby-changing tables can be quite expensive, but you can create a functional place to change your baby's diaper that does not cost you a lot of money. Simply use a existing dresser as your baby's changing table. Besides its simplicity and cost, the best part about using a dresser is that you can use it for years to come, as a dresser, after you no longer need it for your child.

Things You'll Need

• Waist-high dresser
• Baby-changing pad
• Baby-changing pad covers
• Diapers
• Wipes
• Powder
• Clean baby clothes

Instructions

1. Find a dresser suitable to converting into a baby-changing table. Ideally you will already own one; if not, you should be able to find a good deal on a plain dresser at a consignment store or yard sale. You can buy a dresser that will match other furnishings in your nursery or furniture your child will use when she gets older. The dresser should be waist high or just slightly higher. Anything taller will make it difficult for you to change your baby's diapers.

2. Measure the length and width of the top of the dresser. Buy a baby-changing-table pad and pad covers. These can be found in most baby stores and in general-merchandise . Make sure the pad will fit properly on top of your dresser.

3. Fill the drawers of your baby changing table with diapers, wipes, lotions, powder and any other supplies you might need to change your baby. Keep extra clothes in the dresser drawers for those little accidents that happen when you change your baby's diaper. One of the advantages to using a dresser for your baby-changing table is that all of the supplies are handy and hidden, making it is less likely that your baby will get into them when he reaches the age where he can pull himself up on things.

Tips & Warnings

• Buy baby changing pads in colors that will match your nursery theme. Ones that have a little bit of a pattern to them will hide stains better.

• Never leave you baby unattended on any baby changing table. You don't want the first time your baby rolls over to be when you've left them alone on the table.

• If your child gets urine or poop on the changing table, wipe it up immediately. It can take the finish off a dresser.