Changing table for HEMNES chest of drawers

Instead of buying a conventional changing table, many young parents decide to convert a normal chest of drawers, such as the Hemnes chest of drawers from Ikea, into a changing table. By using a changing attachment, the Hemnes chest of drawers and other chests of drawers from Ikea can easily be converted into changing tables. As soon as the chest of drawers is no longer needed for changing, the changing head is dismantled and the chest of drawers can continue to be used in any area Provide attractive storage space in the apartment/house.

The Hemnes chest of drawers is available in different heights. To achieve an ideal working height of approx. 94cm, the Hemnes chest of drawers with 3 and 6 drawers including a changing attachment is best suited. There are two versions of the Hemnes chest of drawers: one with a width of 108 cm and one with a width of 160 cm. There is the optimal changing attachment for both.

Changing table attachment for Ikea Hemnes

The attachment for the Hemnes chest of drawers covers more than the depth of the chest of drawers, which alone would not be enough for changing clothes. The changing attachment for the 108 cm wide chest of drawers leaves only a small amount of space left and right for placing utensils that are needed for changing diapers. The 160 cm wide chest of drawers not only have more drawers, but also, including a changing attachment, offers enough storage space to the left and right of the changing attachment to store cream, a fresh diaper, clothes and a bowl of warm water. The space on the changing table quickly becomes limited, especially since very few babies just lie there quietly when they are changed. People really enjoy pedaling and enjoying the free feeling.

Having more drawers also makes a lot of sense, as baby clothes usually come in large quantities, as bodysuits and rompers quickly get dirty when feeding or crawling around.

The changing attachment for 160cm wide dressers offers all the space you need. In order to avoid gaps on the wall to the left and right of the changing attachment, a panel was installed to close the gap. Another piece of furniture fits very cleverly under this panel: a narrow shelf. This is flush with the top edge of the Hemnes chest of drawers, has the same width as the front and is only 33 cm deep, so you can place one on the left and a second on the right in the gap between the Hemnes chest of drawers and the wall . These shelves store everything you need during the changing process, so you can still control the baby with one hand on the changing attachment. The changing attachment has a three-sided border to prevent the baby from falling. Despite the raised sides, the baby should never be left unattended on the changing table.

Other furniture and dressers

For generations, people have been reaching for the shelves and dressers of Ikea's department stores because they have furniture at reasonable prices. The series that are mostly used as changing tables are Hemnes and Malm. Since these products can be assembled in no time at all, no one was impressed from the start that this task had to be taken on by the buyer. The construction of the Hemnes and Malm as well as other furniture is always described in detail and, contrary to some opinions, dismantling and rebuilding furniture from the Swedish furniture manufacturer is absolutely possible. The same applies to our changing attachment. The delivery includes all the screws you need to assemble as well as assembly instructions.

You can find changing table attachments for the Ikea Hemnes chest of drawers and Idanäs chest of drawers here, along with other furnishings relevant to small children, in our online shop. To match and complement the Ikea Hemnes changing table, our shop has a large selection of nursing pillows , canopies for baby beds, blankets , sleeping bags , children's bed linen and seating furniture , as well as children's room decorations . There are also suitable changing table attachments for Idanäs , Malm and other chests of drawers in our shop.

Changing mats for more comfort

A changing attachment for the chest of drawers isn't enough when it comes to changing diapers. In order to be able to change safely and, above all, comfortably for you and the baby, you need a soft and comfortable changing mat. These are available in 78 x 78cm to match the Hemnes changing attachment and in 3 other standard sizes, matching other chests of drawers, in our shop. The changing mat should ideally fill the entire lying area of ​​the attachment for the Hemnes chest of drawers so that the baby can lie comfortably and has enough space to kick around. For everyone should be swaddled; Parents but above all fun for the baby!

The changing mat should be made of natural materials such as cotton or muslin. Some changing pads made of cotton are coated to protect against moisture. This variant may seem better and, above all, more practical at first glance, but it is not preferable to a layer made of uncoated cotton. The layer of coated cotton often feels rough and cold. A soft base without a coating ensures a comfortable feeling and is much better suited to an infant's sensitive skin. Of course, every now and then something goes wrong when changing. To protect the pad from small accidents, there are additional pads that can be placed on top of the changing pad in no time. These are waterproof and consist of 3 layers; Cotton, oilcloth and cozy terry cloth. This means that the pad is protected from moisture and does not have to be put into the waxing machine every time. The waterproof pads can be washed in the washing machine and are therefore particularly environmentally friendly. The documents are available in different fabrics and patterns and of course match the edition.