Expecting parents have a lot on the horizon and a lot to manage right now. Planning for the growth of your family, despite the indescribable rewards that accompany it, can be a harrowing process.

It might seem so to you now that the least of these considerations is planning for the addition of a nursery to your home. Perhaps all you’re going to do is reformat an existing room in your home for the arrival of the child. Many parents do, but the nursery won’t be ready just because you’ve set aside the space.

Among other things, you need to furnish the nursery with the implements and equipment you need to provide the child with a safe place to live and sleep. Ideally it should also be outfitted with furniture and features that make your life as a parent easier.

This is one of the reasons that some parents invest in complete nursery furniture sets, and others in crib, dressers & changing table sets. Here’s what you can expect if you put your money into such a set, too.

1.Harmony between all of the included components in the set

One of the main reasons that parents purchase crib, dresser & changing table sets is that it will save them some effort in the design of a nursery. Now, we aren’t saying by any stretch of the imagination that this is where the majority of the value of one of these sets lies. In fact, that’s why we’re leading with this one.

It’s the most superficial reason that parents do so, but it is a reason nonetheless. Think of it this way. The nursery is an extension of your home, your castle, your family’s innermost sanctuary. It is likely the place where your child will develop some of his or her first memories. That alone is a reason to purchase a set for the purpose of aesthetic harmony.

When you purchase a set instead of individual components, they’ll all already be well-tailored to complement each other. In some cases, they will be designed and finished in a reflective fashion that compliments itself. In other cases, though each individual item in the set might not be a perfect match, you can still expect that they will have been carefully selected for their compatibility.

Some parents pour a lot of time, energy, and resources into designing, setting up and decorating their nursery before their little one has even arrived. It’s a good thing to get it done before the child has arrived, of course, but it does require a lot of work. Some of that can be alleviated with the practical implementation of cribs, dressers & changing table sets.

2.Significant cost savings over buying everything separately and then setting up the nursery

Our first point covered the fact that a wisely selected set has a powerful ability to save the parents time and money with planning or dedicating resources to the aesthetic harmony of the nursery. That is not the only thing that a set can provide. In fact, it’s just the beginning.

It should almost go without saying that a set will realistically result in substantial savings during the process of furnishing, as well. Even so, we’re going to save it anyway. One of the most practical reasons of all to buy nursery furniture sets instead of purchasing the furniture separately is because the bundle is going to save you money.

Think of it this way. You’re going to buy a crib anyway, unless you already own one. You’re also going to get a dresser or several chests of drawers because you need space for storage. You’re probably also going to want to make sure that all of those components go nicely together. Some who pick and choose piecemeal then go on to refinish those articles so that they all work together.

If you’re going to invest those resources and make those purchases anyway, just do it all at once and pocket the savings. The worst thing that’ll happen by way of the process is that you’ll save some time and energy too!

3.Scalability - provided you purchase a set that has a convertible crib

Something else that crib, dresser & changing table sets will provide you is the ability to scale as your family grows. In fact, with a wise purchase, this will be the case whether or not you plan to have any children in the future anyway.

Even without the plan to expand your family further, you’ll need to make accommodations for your little one as he or she grows. After all, toddlers and teenagers don’t say goodnight and climb into a crib!

You need that crib to provide extra safety and peace of mind for your child and for you, but he or she is quickly going to outgrow it; faster than you think. That is the reason that so many cribs sold today are actually convertible models.

If the set that has attracted your attention is a convertible crib, it will grow with your child. Some of these models actually convert into toddler beds, daybeds and later full size beds as the child grows, and many of them even come with the necessary hardware.

Even the ones that don’t come with the hardware sometimes convert rather easily. By the way, a furniture set will give you the ability to scale in additional ways, too. The crib isn’t the only item of furniture in the nursery the function of which has to adapt with the times. Consider also the other items that come in the set!

4.Extra space for storage, courtesy of the included dresser or chest of drawers

In addition to providing you with the utility that comes along with a convertible crib, a crib, dresser & changing table set will also, understandably, come with a dresser or a set of drawers. These are valuable for quite a number of reasons beyond what might seem apparent.

Suppose you get that dresser or chest of drawers and at first, it’s partially or even entirely empty. Don’t think that it will stay that long, and don’t think that it was a wasted investment. As you learn more about parenting best practices and pick up new clothing, accessories, and even toys for your youngster, that space will vanish, and in short order at that.

Now consider if it actually is your plan to expand your family. That dresser or chest of drawers will set you up nicely to accommodate another child’s belongings down the line. It’ll also give you space to store essentials shared between siblings.

Either way, more storage is a good thing. You can really never have too much of it. What else would be taking up that floor space, anyway? You might as well populate it with a useful fixture of the nursery.

5.A safe, secure place to change a young child

Finally, and as a matter of course, you can also expect a crib, dresser & changing table set to come with a changing table. Some of these will come with pads and toppers, but even those that don’t will typically come with the ability to convert them. Some of them can easily be converted into changing tables with the purchase of a conversion kit.

This matters because you’re going to need a safe, secure and sterile place to change your child. You just can’t get away with doing it in the bathroom. Bathroom counters are unsafe and besides, not a sterile location. You don’t want to contaminate them with any kind of waste.

Additionally, a topper that converts a dresser into a changing table gives you a ton of utility in addition to extra space to round it all out. It isn’t something you absolutely have to incorporate into your nursery but it’s a good idea - even better than good.

Besides, with the cost savings that come along with the purchase of a set, you may end up with a changing table without really paying for it anyway.

That’s What You Can Expect: What Can You Look for?

Above are some of the best reasons we have for why you might want to put some time into shopping for a crib, dresser & changing table set. Some of them are self evident enough, but if you get serious about shopping for a set you might want to consider some of the following.

1.Solid wood construction, preferably from a certified sustainable source

Solid wood construction is valuable for many more reasons than one. To start out, wood is a high quality material that, when properly cured and milled, is very, very strong. When you care for a quality piece of wood furniture it will outlast you, even those made from light woods like poplar and pine. With proper care, a piece of wood furniture will become an heirloom that you can hand down.

That’s another thing. Many of the items in our collection are made from poplar and pine, which, despite their relatively low cost, are very light and surprisingly strong. That makes it easier to work them into the space of a nursery.

In addition, both of these are fast growing woods that can be sustainably produced and harvested. In fact, that is the case with many of the wood items in our collection. Many of our items are produced with wood that is sustainably grown and harvested, ensuring stock for future populations.

2.A minimum of moving parts or none at all

Something else you should consider or prioritize in your purchase of nursery furniture is a set that has a minimum of moving parts or none at all. There are a couple good reasons why this improves the value of nursery furniture.

For one thing, moving parts are a pinching hazard. The more moving parts there are, the more unfortunate opportunities there are for a little one to get pinched. It’s a sad truth; avoid moving parts when you can.

Another thing you consider about moving parts is that they are points of failure. If for no other reason than this, they are valuable. The fewer moving parts a piece of furniture has, the fewer opportunities there are for something to break and require repair.

3.Certification of freedom from non-toxic paints and finishes

This is one of the most important things to consider in the purchase of nursery furniture or of a set, hands down. Protecting your children from known harmful substances is critical to healthy living, and we firmly believe in providing only the finest furniture in the world.

All of our items of furniture are painted or finished with non-toxic substances that are variously certified to be free from harmful chemicals or other toxic substances or components. Some of our pieces of furniture have even received the coveted Greenguard GOLD Certification that guarantees them to be free of and safe from over 10,000 known harmful substances.

4.Give preference to rounded corners and no exposed hardware

One more thing to weigh in your decision to conduct a purchase or not regards the other safety features that an item of furniture does or does not possess. There are innumerable factors to consider; here we are only going to look at the value of rounded corners and a lack of exposed hardware.

Rounded corners as a part of nursery furniture design are not an absolute imperative, but they will make the item safer for inclusion in a nursery. They’ll help shield young children from sharp corners, bumps and spills.

As for exposed hardware, like with moving parts, this is just a hazard by which some children may be scraped or pinched. If it can be avoided, it should be. You’ll find many pieces in our collection with none!

Need Additional Help? Call Us!

Preparing a nursery for the coming of a child is a lot of work, and we’re here to help. If you have any questions about any of our nursery furniture sets or other items of furniture in our online store, please reach out to us.

You can contact us by phone at 925-778-2229 anytime you have any questions or concerns, and we’d be happy to address them.