Do I really need a changing unit?
“A changing unit is an essential piece of furniture for a nursery,” says Kathryn Saggers, interior designer and property stylist for TV’s House Doctor. “They’re the perfect height for changing your baby without straining your back, and it’s a fantastic space and storage saver.”
Andrea Maflin, interior designer and author of Children’s Rooms, agrees: “When your baby’s really young, it’s nice to have the flexibility to change him wherever you are in the house, so a moveable changing mat will do. But, as you settle into a routine, you’ll find it easier to have your changing area in one zone with all your equipment easily accessible.”
“We bought a merchant chest so it held all of Ethan’s clothes, toiletries, nappies and wipes. The top of the chest had a changing mat, and since he’s now out of nappies, it has his ornaments and things he’s made at nursery on it,” said Sarah Briggs, 31, from Essex, mum to Ethan, 3, and 23 weeks pregnant.
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East Coast Colby dresser, £189, Tesco Direct
