6 clever IKEA hacks for babies

As a parent of a baby, you often face the challenge of furnishing the nursery in a way that’s both practical and stylish. IKEA offers a wide range of Scandinavian furniture and accessories at affordable prices, which are perfect for clever hacks and personalised customisations. With just a little creativity, simple IKEA products can be transformed into functional and attractive baby accessories.

Here are our six clever IKEA hacks that will definitely make life with your baby easier :

The IKEA RASKOG trolley is a real all-rounder and, thanks to its castors, can be used flexibly in any room of the house – perfect for ensuring you’re always well-equipped, no matter where you want to change your baby. The RASKOG trolley is particularly well-suited for the nursery, next to the changing table. With its three spacious shelves, it offers plenty of room for nappies, wet wipes, creams and other changing essentials.

The top shelf can be used for nappies and wet wipes, whilst the middle shelf is ideal for creams and spare clothes. The bottom shelf is perfect for bulk packs and larger baby items.

Small baskets or boxes can help you organise the individual shelves. Labelling them means not only you, but other family members too, can quickly find everything they need. This makes nappy changing a breeze!

The IKEA HEMNES chest of drawers is a timeless classic and is hugely popular in many homes. But did you know that you can easily transform the chest of drawers into a practical and stylish changing table with a changing table topper?

Thanks to its height, the HEMNES chest of drawers is ideal for ergonomic nappy changing, which is easier on your back and makes the process more comfortable. A soft, washable Changing pad offers extra comfort for your baby and makes cleaning up after nappy changes easier.

The spacious drawer of the IKEA HEMNES chest of drawers provide plenty of room to neatly store all the necessary nappy-changing essentials such as nappies, creams and spare clothes. With dividers or small boxes, the drawer can be organised perfectly. We recommend placing frequently used items in the top drawer so they’re quickly to hand.

Safety is, of course, the top priority. Make sure the changing table topper is securely fixed and has raised sides to prevent your little one from rolling off. Also, always keep one hand on the baby when reaching for something – better safe than sorry!

In the hectic day-to-day life of a nursery, organisation is the key to keeping things running smoothly. IKEA baskets and boxes are not only practical storage solutions, but also stylish decorative elements for the room. With a wide range of sizes and materials, from sturdy plastic to natural rattan baskets, IKEA offers the right solution for every need and every interior style.

Placed on the changing table, small baskets ensure that nappies, wet wipes and care products are quickly to hand during nappy changes. In the drawer of the changing unit, larger baskets are perfect for organising clothes, blankets and other essential baby items neatly. This keeps the nursery tidy and puts an end to the hassle of searching for things.

But IKEA baskets and boxes offer far more than just a clever storage solution for the changing area. They can also be used to store books, toys and other items in or on top of cupboards.

Would you like to make your IKEA ANTILOP high chair even more comfortable? Then get yourself an footrest! With our footrest for the IKEA ANTILOP highchair, you can help your baby maintain good posture and ensure they sit even more comfortably whilst eating or playing. No more dangling legs!

Assembly is child’s play and requires no additional tools. Simply attach the footrest to the designated points on the high chair and your little one can enjoy the extra comfort straight away. The footrest is made from durable material and is easy to clean, so it can easily withstand the rigours of everyday life with a baby.

Ready for those first steps? The IKEA FLISAT stool isn’t just a practical piece of furniture, but also the perfect companion for your baby as they learn to walk! Its sturdy construction and optimal height provide the ideal support for standing up and taking those first wobbly steps.

Unlike a baby walker, your child doesn’t lean too far forward and has to keep both hands on the

floor to support themselves against the stool – this promotes good posture and helps prevent potential postural problems.

To ensure the FLISAT stool glides smoothly across the floor, you can simply stick felt pads under the stool legs. These are widely available, whether in homeware shops, at IKEA or online.

For extra motivation, you can decorate the stool with cute stickers such as Olivia Otter or Filippa Fox. These not only make learning fun, but also turn the stool into a decorative highlight in the nursery.