Build baby changing table topper?

Question

I watched some room makeover show a while back where the host built a shallow box to sit ontop of a dresser to function as the changing table. After the baby is older, you just take it off. My husband has agreed to tackle the project, but I'd really like to give him some step by step directions. Obviously, the directions would need to be adjusted according to the size of the dresser, but should be the same everywhere else. Where can I find these directions?

Answer 1

What I would do is:

I would cut a piece of 3/4" plywood the exact size of the top of the dresser. Next I would make sides out of some 1x4 poplar and rip it so it hangs down over the edges of the dresser top and sticks up enough to hold the changing pad or taller if you like, to keep baby from rolling off. Make sure you round all the edges so they don't hurt the baby. You can paint or stain and finish to your liking. I hope this is enough info. Good luck.

Answer 2

I think Jewel offers the most simple and cost effective answer. Why MAKE anything?

With no offense at all, a child young enough to need a changing table, should never be out of arms reach anyway, and I have changed my kids on the floor, the dining room table, the bed, in my lap, and they now manage changing theirs with no problems.

I have no idea what your budget allows, or the thought you might have for aethetics, or the need to have something crafted, but I so want to believe that "Portables" can be found all over the planet.

Answer 3

This doesnt answer your question, but is a suggestion. My husband made a dresser, then we didnt put the top drawer in...we put baskets here instead. Then from sears we bought a change pad that is covered foam with sides to it, and it strapped around the dresser top! It worked great. Now my kids have outgrown the change table, he made a drawer and we gave away the pad for on top.

Answer 4

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