Baby Dressers Buying Advice Guide

Your brand new daughter or son has arrived.  Congratulations!  Now, the baby may not take up much space, but everything she needs will certainly need a home.  That's where a dresser, chest, or clothing armoire comes in handy to store all the much-needed items for your newest family member.

Most new parents want the dresser they choose to match or at least coordinate with the baby's room décor.  Although this is important and can be considered when purchasing a dresser for the baby's room, there are several other factors that are just as important.  This Baby Dressers Buying Advice Guide provides a few tips that will help you to make a decision on a dresser for your baby that is the best for your space, your storage needs, and your décor.

Your Space

Is the baby's room a small or large space?  What else will occupy the same space?  More than likely you'll have a crib, a rocking chair or glider, and possibly a changing table in the baby's room.  The first piece of advice in our Baby Dressers Buying Advice Guide is to consider the size of the dresser and how it will fit into the baby's room.  You don't want to overwhelm the space, and yet you'll want enough room for storage.  If your space is smaller, a tall dresser will allow you the storage you need, but take up less square footage.  Some dressers fit easily into a closet space if that is the only option.  No matter where you plan to place the baby's dresser, make sure to take measurements before heading to the store. 

Your Storage Needs

Babies come into the world with nothing, but once they're here, babies require a great number of items to keep them healthy and happy.  Your dresser will likely be used to store the baby's clothing.  However, you may also want to use it to store extra blankets, quilts, baby supplies, toys, books, and perhaps even diapers.  If you already have closet space available in the baby's room, you'll want a dresser with several drawers.  However, in a space without a closet, an armoire would be ideal.  Armoires feature a horizontal pole to hang clothes and drawers or shelves in addition to store folded clothing items, toys, or keepsakes. 

Your Décor

Is this a dresser you plan to use for several years for your child?  Consider purchasing a piece of furniture that can grow with your child.  A simple way to change the dresser to compliment the child's décor is to switch out the drawer pulls.  Choose a neutral color so that the piece can be used with most any décor chosen through the years.  Above all, no matter which style of dresser you choose, it should be sturdy and durable.

Safety

The last, and most important tip in this Baby Dressers Buying Advice Guide is to remember safety when it comes to securing your dresser, chest, or armoire.  The piece of furniture you choose should be sturdy and free of any rough edges or splinters.  The drawer guides should allow for slower closing so that little fingers won't get caught easily.  In the case of an armoire or tall dresser, it would be wise to use brackets to secure the piece directly to the wall, preferably into a stud.

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Article submitted Tuesday, September 16, 2008
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