Where should I put a nursery wardrobe in the nursery?
Short answer: Put the nursery wardrobe where it does not block the route to the cot. Keep it away from windows and blind cords, and wall-fix it as the instructions say.
- Check the hanging height and shelf layout.
- Wall-fix it as the instructions say.
- Plan where the door swing goes relative to the cot.
What the guidance says
- Place the cot away from radiators, direct sunlight and blind cords.
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What is a nursery wardrobe?
A child-height wardrobe for baby and toddler clothes.
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Sources
- The Lullaby Trust: Baby mattresses and bedding (accessed 2026-10-21)
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