baby nursery inspiration

Some of you have requested details on a do-it-yourself changing pad tray, which is a great option if you choose to use a dresser, chest, or other piece of furniture rather than an actual changing table.   My dad is the one who actually made mine, but above are the dimensions and materials needed if you would like to try it on your own.  The great part is that you don’t have to alter the furniture at all, and it can be easily removed when baby room transitions to toddler room!  {Please just be sure to modify dimensions to suit the changing pad you purchase!  There are a few different sizes out there.}

  • Alea

    You are so awesome!! i love it.

  • Lynn

    Did you find that you needed to anchor the tray to your dresser? What about putting something on the bottom to protect the dresser?

    • http://laybabylay.com Joni Lay

      Hi Lynn! I don’t have ours anchored, and it hasn’t been an issue so far, but you can screw the back supports to the back of the dresser if needed. And, yes, I forgot to mention the felt pads! I put small round felt furniture pads on the bottom to prevent the dresser from getting scratched.

    • Lynn

      Thanks. This is going straight to the project file. So cool.

  • http://laurenmack1129.wordpress.com/ Lauren Mack

    adorable! Love your blog!

  • Helen S

    Thank you so much! I can’t even tell you how much I appreciate you posting this =)

  • Kaitlyn

    Thanks so much for putting this tutorial up! I had been trying to find a tray just like yours for a couple weeks now. Did you paint your dresser a darker gray?

  • Hannahkristine

    Love this! My husband is making this for the dresser in our nursery! Thank you so much for all the wonderful ideas…our little girl is due any day now and your blog has given me sooo much inspiration for her room!

    Check out the ruffle wreath my sister and I created for the nursery: http://kellyhicksdesign.com/2011/04/diy-ruffle-wreath/

  • Samantha

    So fabulous, LOVE you blog!!!

  • Blair

    I love this! Could you tell me what size changing pad you have to fit these dimensions? Thanks!

    • http://laybabylay.com Joni Lay

      Hi Blair!  Thanks so much – I just measured it, and it looks to be about 16″ x 31″.  I bought it at Target, and it was the only one there at the time.  This one looks like it would work: http://www.target.com/p/Dex-Safety-Changing-Pad-White/-/A-11662843#.  You can also adjust the dimensions slightly for the pieces if the changing pad you find is a different size.

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