Establishing a routine with your new baby can be a challenge, but a well-organized nursery can make all the difference. Having fresh diapers and a clean onesie within arm’s reach can turn a diaper blowout into a simple side quest so you can get back to snuggling your little one! Read on to learn how to organize a nursery dresser to make your new job as a new parent (and baby stylist) as easy as possible.

What to Store in a Nursery Dresser

Nursery dressers can hold more than just clothes. Make things easy on yourself by using your baby’s dresser to store all your go to essentials.

• Clothing: The main purpose of a dresser is to store clothing. In this case, that’s your baby’s onesies, separates, outerwear, and pajamas. You can organize clothing in drawers by size and frequency of use. If you have a nursery armoire as well, you can invest in some baby or kids’ size clothes hangers to hang up more formal pieces of clothing or infant outerwear.

• Diaper Change Supplies: Some nursery dressers double as diaper changing stations and have a removable changing platform that sits on top of the dresser. If you’re using your nursery dresser as a changing table, keep a top drawer stocked with fresh diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream, and any other supplies you may need for this task.

• Extra Bedding: Keep at least one extra pair of fresh crib or toddler bed sheets on hand, as well as an extra mattress protector. Store these in your nursery dresser so you can quickly change out bedding if your little one has a late night accident.

• Accessories: If you have extra room in your nursery dresser, store infant accessories like bibs, pacifiers, caps, blankies, and mittens to keep your nursery looking tidy. A neat space can improve your mood and help keep feelings of overwhelm at bay when you’re running low on sleep. Use drawer organizers to keep accessories neat and easy to find.

How to Organize a Nursery Dresser Step by Step

Take this step by step approach when organizing your nursery dresser for the most efficient setup.

1. Start With a Blank Slate

Empty all dresser drawers and sort through your baby’s current clothing. Put clothes that no longer fit your baby aside to donate or store them away to be used as future hand-me-downs. If you have clothes that don’t fit your baby yet, keep them in storage containers labeled by size. That way, you can easily find and swap them when the time comes. Starting with an empty dresser will make things feel less overwhelming and will give you a clean slate so you can come up with an organized plan.

2. Assign Each Drawer a Purpose

Designate a drawer for each type of item. Chances are you will have room for more than just clothes, so decide where you want accessories, linens, and diapering supplies to go as well.

3. Use Organization Tools

For drawers that have smaller accessories such as pacifiers, bibs, and socks you may want to invest in storage tools to keep them organized. You can use small storage containers or miniature baskets inside of larger drawers to keep pairs of socks, mittens, or other small accessories. This will keep things organized and easy to find, so you’re not in panic mode looking for a pacifier when you’re little one can’t sleep.

4. Arrange Items By Frequency of Use

Use the top drawers to store frequently used items. This can include everyday onesies, booties, and separates. If you also use your dresser as a changing table, it makes sense to designate a top drawer to diaper supplies as well.

5. Make Use of the Surrounding Space

Keep other frequently used items in the immediate area so everything you need is within arms reach. Rely on woven storage baskets, blanket ladders, and wall shelves to keep infant essentials in a convenient location. If your dresser has room beneath it you can store extra clothing in under-the-bed storage bags but keep them under the dresser for easy access when needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can a dresser double as a changing table?

Yes. You can purchase a nursery dresser that also functions as a changing table. These dressers typically come with removable tops with changing pads, so you can convert it to be used solely as a dresser once your child is potty-trained.

2. How often should you reorganize a nursery dresser?

You should reorganize your nursery dresser whenever your baby reaches a new growth milestone. Since babies grow quickly, this typically needs to be done every 2–3 months. You can make this easy by keeping larger clothes in labeled bins, so they’re ready to go when you need to swap sizes.

3. How many drawers does a nursery dresser need?

While there’s no set number of drawers you should have in a nursery dresser, the most popular number of drawers is six. This is enough space for your baby’s clothes, accessories, and diaper supplies if you choose a dresser, changing table combo. If you have a dresser with fewer drawers, you can supplement storage space with baskets and bins.

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