Aside from a bassinet or crib, a dresser and changing table are also common mainstays for any baby’s nursery. Most changing tables have built-in drawers, allowing them to double as dressers. However, what if your baby’s nursery already has a dresser? Or what if it has a desk or table space that you can use as a changing table? Surely, you no longer need to buy a separate changing table or dresser, right?
Indeed, you can simply purchase a changing table topper set to outfit your dresser or table space so that you can convert it into a comfortable diaper changing area for your baby.
DIY Changing Table
If you plan to outfit a dresser or table to make it a changing table for your baby’s nursery, you will need a changing table topper set, which consists of a changing cushion and changing pad. There are toppers that are available in the market today that have wooden frames that hold the set down and prevent it from falling off. Some topper sets also have harnesses or belts that secure the table topper onto the table.
Making Your Own Changing Table Topper
Instead of buying a pre-made changing table topper set, you can also make your own. All you will need is a frame (this is optional), a sturdy changing mattress or cushion, and a waterproof changing pad.
Table toppers come in different sizes, so it is important that you measure the drawer or the table that you plan to use. If you plan to create your own version, you will also need to measure the space available, and find a small mattress or cushion to fit the surface. You can then purchase cushion cases, or have them specially built to match the color of the dresser, table or your baby’s nursery.
Do remember that a changing table topper should be smaller than the surface area of the table or dresser to allow space for other items, such as toiletries and diapers.
Where to Buy a Changing Table Topper Set?
Changing table toppers are available in plenty of places. You can get them from outlet stores, the baby supply section in supermarkets and specialty shops. Of course, the list is endless. You can find plenty more online, too.
Some home furnishing stores and baby supply shops sell drawers and dressers with built-in changing table toppers, but you can ask them for a separate changing table topper set as they are sure to have them, too.
While you’re at it, don’t forget to purchase baskets, boxes and hampers that you can use as containers for your nursery supplies in order to complete your changing table topper set.