The best nursery dresser for storing essential baby items

From the crucial nappies and wipes to the piles of baby grows and sleepsuits, babies have a lot of stuff. It can be overwhelming to think about where you are going to put everything. That's where a nursery dresser comes in. They're fantastic for storing everything you're going to need on a daily basis for your little one.

What's the difference between a nursery dresser and a regular dresser?

The main difference between a nursery dresser and a regular dresser is usually the style. Nursery dressers are made to match the colour palette of a first years nursery. Many nursery dressers come with attachments - so you can use them as a baby changing station. Once your little one no longer needs changing facilities, the attachments can be removed, tranforming it into a regular dresser. This type of furturniture is also designed with features, such as soft-close drawers and recessed handles to make them much safer for little hands.

If you are looking to get your baba's nursery organised, we've put together a list of the best nursery dressers: so you know exactly where everything is once your little bundle of joy has arrived.

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Best nursery dresser

This nursery dresser has a traditional look with curved edges. It has three large drawers and an area for baby changing too.

Dimensions: 96 x 92 x 52cm

Weight: 39.7kg

This cute jungle and polka dot themed nursery dresser can be used to store anything from nappies and towels to toys and books. The height of the feet can be adjustable and it can also be fixed to the wall for extra peace of mind.

Dimensions: 55 x 100 x 30cm

Weight: 25kg

This nursery dresser will allow you to change and dress your little one with ease. It has two deep drawers and three open storage sections where you can keep things you'll need to grab regularly, like nappies and creams. Designed with a neutral colour palette, it'll look lovely in any modern nursery.

Dimensions: 96.6 x 96 x 54.4cm

Weight: 53.26kg

This grand dresser has a timeless design with a traditional acorn wood finish. It has three deep and fully extendable drawers for maximum storage and a topper, which will keep your changing mat firmly in place.

Dimensions: 99 x 91 x 46cm

Weight: 49.9kg

This contemporary-style grey nursery dresser features oak legs and soft, brown leather handles. The drawers are spacious and are soft-close to avoid little accidents, such as trapped fingers.

Dimensions: 86 x 103 x 52cm

Weight: 52kg

The Clara Dresser will suit any nursery theme. It has space at the top for changing your little one, with shelves underneath where you can organise all your nappy changing essentials. It also has a towel rail as part of its design where you can hang your little one's towel after bathtime.

Dimensions: 96.5 x 52.4 x 13.2cm

Weight: 15.4kg

This nursery dresser would be an ultra-stylish addition to your little one's nursery. It is finished in a gorgeous midnight blue colour, with brushed metallic handles. It has two full-sized draws, as well as two smaller drawers for easy access and two storage hooks.

Dimensions: 97 x 94 x 54cm

Made from solid oak wood, oak veneer, pine, and MDF, this nursery dresser offers durability and longevity. It features a removable changing area and three drawers.

Dimensions: 91 x 93 x 54cm

Weight: 25kg

This nursery dresser combines a classic oak finish with modern white detailing. The three drawers are nice and deep so you can store changing essentials and baby grows. The changing top is fully removable so it can be used as a normal dresser for years to come.

Dimensions: 92 x 50 x 50cm

Weight: 45kg

The Atlas Dresser Changer has a classic design with a simple yet effective grey, woodgrain finish. There's plenty of room for spare nappies and clean outfits in the three deep drawers.

Dimensions: 95 x 84 x 56cm

This changing unit is simple yet stylish. The generously deep drawers allow you to keep all of your little one's essentials neat and tidy. It can fit a changing mat of 76 x 46cm.

Dimensions: 90 x 80 x 53.2cm

Weight: 33.4kg

This elegant nursery dresser is crafted using solid wood and features an elegant scroll-style design. It has recessed handles and a soft close door to help prevent little accidents. With three drawers and a full height cupboard with an adjustable shelf, there's plenty of room for storing your bubba's belongings.

Dimensions: 91 x 90 x 50cm

Weight: 39kg

We love the contrast of the dark slate exterior and natural handles and legs on this nursery dresser. It can easily transform from changing table to a dresser by removing the frame around the top.

Dimensions: 85 x 96 x 55cm

Weight: 43.2kg

What goes in a nursery dresser?

These are some of the items we recommend storing in a nursery dresser:

If you are using your dresser as a changing table too, you may also want to think about adding these items too:

Do I need a dresser for my baby’s nursery?

It all depends on how much other storage you have, but you may find yourself thankful for the additional storage space. How much stuff your little person accumulates in their first couple of years on the planet will surprise you. Spoiler alert - it’s a lot. A nursery dresser will help you keep everything organised, so you know where items are whenever you need to grab something in a hurry.