Nursery furniture

IKEA nursery furniture: safe, and made with care

Where do the nappies and muslins go? Where do you put the little socks, tights and vests? Where's there enough storage for all those lovely gifts from friends and family? And is the new cot safe? IKEA nursery furniture can answer these and many more questions for you. Chests of drawers, toy storage, high chairs, toddler beds, children's wardrobes, changing units – all of it is there to bring a little order to the chaos, and to give you peace of mind through the highest safety standards.

Key features and benefits of our nursery furniture and furniture sets (depending on the model):

• Safety: our nursery furniture is tested to the strictest safety standards – it features rounded edges, is made from materials free from harmful substances, and offers lasting stability.
• Grows with your child: many pieces can be adapted, converted or extended – from cot to toddler bed, from changing unit to chest of drawers.
• Storage: changing units with drawers, wardrobes and toy storage solutions bring order to the nursery and beyond.
• Sets available: multi-piece nursery sets with a cot, changing table and wardrobe are designed to work together, save space and are often even cheaper than buying the pieces separately.
• Anti-tip protection: chests of drawers, wardrobes and changing tables can be fixed to the wall so they stand firmly and safely in place.
• Easy to clean: smooth, sturdy surfaces wipe clean quickly – because life with a baby leaves little time for laborious cleaning.
• Beautiful design: from playful and colourful to calm and timeless – our nursery furniture works with many interior styles and leaves room for your own vision of the perfect nursery.
• Assembly service: leave the building to us, so you can focus on what really matters from day one.

Between nappy changes, playtime, cuddles and simply marvelling at your little one, you'll have plenty to be getting on with. You shouldn't also have to wonder where the baby clothes go, or whether the furniture is safe. Take a look at our nursery furniture and furniture sets. And don't forget: at IKEA you can order your nursery furniture online – from the comfort of your sofa.

When should I buy nursery furniture and set up the nursery?

Most parents start setting up the nursery between the fifth and seventh month of pregnancy – that gives you plenty of time to plan, order and assemble everything without the stress of the final few weeks. The cot and changing unit can of course be set up a little earlier, so you can take your time filling them and getting them ready. Our planning services can help you online and at your local IKEA store to design the room in advance, so everything is right from the start.

Which three pieces of nursery furniture do I really need?

Our nursery furniture sets usually include a cot and a changing unit – the basic essentials that every nursery really needs. A wardrobe or chest of drawers is the third, for the storage no nursery can do without.

• The cot is where your child spends most of their time – so safety comes first here. An adjustable, grow-with-your-child model can be with you for longer. You'll of course also find the perfectly fitting cot mattress, safe fitted sheets and other bedding at IKEA.
• The changing unit becomes your daily base – the more clever details and well-organised storage it has, the easier life with a baby will be.
• The wardrobe or chest of drawers brings order to the flood of little socks, rompers and spare clothes.

You can always add a high chair and clever toy storage that keeps up as the toys pile up. One more tip: a comfortable armchair and a soft rug can be the perfect finishing touch to your nursery furniture. After all, when you're settling your little one down or feeding them, you deserve to be comfortable too.

Which material is best for nursery furniture and nursery sets?

Furniture in solid wood or veneer creates a warm, natural atmosphere in the room and, with proper care, is very long-lasting. One important point: all paints and coatings must be free from harmful substances and safe for children – this goes without saying for IKEA nursery furniture and is strictly tested. Plastic, on the other hand, works well for storage and high chairs. It's light and easy to clean – a real advantage day to day with a baby. Many of our nursery furniture pieces combine several materials, for example a sturdy wooden frame with easy-care fronts and plastic elements.

What else do I need to get the nursery ready?

A good cot mattress is just as important as the cot itself: it's specially developed for newborns, supports healthy development and should fit firmly and without gaps in the cot frame. Alongside the furniture itself, you'll find plenty of clever, charming additions at affordable prices. Take a look at our soft baby bedding and easy-care changing mats for the unit, for example. And discover first toys and a mobile to hang above the cot. For a cosy atmosphere in the room, you can add a gentle night light alongside the ceiling light, and make sure of peaceful nights with blackout curtains.