Nursery wardrobe vs nursery chest of drawers: which is better?
Short answer: They do different jobs. A nursery wardrobe is a child-height wardrobe for baby and toddler clothes. A nursery chest of drawers is drawers and storage for clothes, nappies and bedding. Choose by your baby's stage, your space and how long you want to use it.
Nursery wardrobe
Used from birth into childhood.
- Check the hanging height and shelf layout.
- Wall-fix it as the instructions say.
- Plan where the door swing goes relative to the cot.
Nursery chest of drawers
Used from birth into childhood.
- Some take a changing top, which saves floor space.
- Wall-anchor them to stop tip-overs.
- Check the drawer runners and soft-close options.
| Nursery wardrobe | Nursery chest of drawers | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical use | from birth into childhood | from birth into childhood |
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Related questions
How long can you use a nursery wardrobe?
From birth into childhood.
How long can you use a nursery chest of drawers?
From birth into childhood.
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