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The best space-saving solutions for a small nursery
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If your baby’s nursery is really the box room, or they’re sharing a corner of your bedroom, you'll need to find nursery furniture and equipment specially designed for small spaces.
That doesn't mean you can't make your nursery a creative, lovely space personal to you and your family, though!
After all, good things come in small packages!
So, here are our top picks to help make the most of more compact spaces and rooms.
Want some more storage ideas for your home? See our round-up of the best buys here.
1. Hanging Mesh Storage Basket
*Collapsable hanging storage solution
*Perfect for toys and clothes
*Can be used in a wardrobe to save extra space
*Pack comes with three colours: yellow, green and blue
Ideal for storing all your little one’s soft toys, this mesh basket attaches to clothes or curtain rails which makes the room look tidier and less cluttered, and frees up valuable floor space. As the design is vertical, it saves space and can be kept inside a wardrobe if necessary. The bright, cheerful colours make it an attractive storage solution for kids and toddlers, brightening up your nursery without any DIY needed!
2. Babymore Space Saver Cot
*Size: 104 x 55 x 91 cm
*Suitable from birth to one years old
*With four adjustable bed base positions
Although it’s smaller than average, this traditional-style cot doesn’t compromise on features, with removable wheels, four base positions, PLUS protective teething rails on top of both sides.
The perfect compact cot to build your small nursery around!
3. Wall-Mounted Changing Table
*Changing table and storage space which can be wall-mounted
*Also includes a hook, perfect for towels and coats
*Includes changing pad and removable table topper
This innovative changing unit attaches to the wall, includes two shelves for storage and folds away when not in use. It's suitable for babies up to 15kg and can even be used as a desk when your child's older. It's easy to clean, too, with a waterproof and washable soft changing pad.
4. Universal Cot Top Changer
*Padded mat with extra raised sides and safety strap so your baby won't fall
*Quick and easy-to-use, wipe-down wood surface
*Fits over small and medium cots
*Size: 10 x 87 x 50 cm
A cot top changer saves you loads of floor space - and more importantly -backache from stooping over! This universal model by Tutti Bambini can fit over any average-sized cot or cotbed. When not in use it can be stowed away under the cot or in a wardrobe, plus it is easily transportable so can be used on the go. Raised sides and a safety strap stop wriggly babies from falling off.
5. BT Audio Baby Monitor 400
*Audio-only monitor with portable parent unit
*Comes with a 1-year guarantee
*300m range, plus out-of-range indicator
Simple to use and compact, this well-priced digital monitor boasts many of the features of more expensive models, with interference-free, high-quality sound. The sound level can even be adjusted so you don't have to hear every snuffle, but can still hear if your baby cries or wakes up in the night. Batteries are included, and there's an indicator to let you know when the battery needs replacing.
6. Wooden clothing rail
*Measures H: 102cm x W: 60cm x D: 38cm
*Single fixed shelf and hanging rail
*Perfect for small spaces where a big wardrobe won't fit
A clever alternative to a big and bulky wardrobe, a free-standing hanging rail is ideal for storing your child’s clothes and shoes, and takes up very little space. It can also be used to store shoes, towels, blankets and to hang storage baskets. It's easy to access, so ideal for teaching even small children how to tidy up after themselves.
7. Toy Hammock
*Hammock that comes with dry wall anchors and hook screws for installation
*Ideal for kids who want all their toys to be visible
*Can also be used for towels, light sports equipment and more
Overrun with cuddly toys? You MUST invest in a toy hammock - the floor will be clear in seconds! Kids will love arranging their toys on the hammock, and you'll be glad that the room is clear.
The hammock measures 140 x 100 cm when stretched. It's ideal for small toddler bedrooms which might not have much storage space.
Read on:
- Best buys for your baby's nursery
- Sleep safety rules you need to know
- The best cots and cot bed for your baby
