Wickelkommode organisieren und einrichten

Set up and organise the changing unit

When you're lovingly preparing the baby room for your newborn, you'll come to the point where it's time to set up the changing unit.

But how can you design the changing unit so that everything is within easy reach and changing nappies is child's play? And what does a changing table actually need?

Don't worry - we'll tell you everything you need to create the perfect, organised changing area in your baby's room. So stay tuned!

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What does a changing station need?

A well-equipped changing station is essential for a smooth changing process for your baby. To ensure that nappy changing is comfortable and pleasant for both you as a parent and your little one, there are a few basic items that should not be missing from a changing station:

Changing mat

The Changing mat forms the basis of the changing station. Choose a Changing mat with cosy padding and a surface that is easy to clean. This makes every nappy change a cosy and hygienic experience.

Mobilé

A colourful and calming mobile above the changing station can be a fantastic way to distract and entertain your baby during changing. Mobiles with soft music or moving figures are particularly suitable.

Heat lamp

A heat lamp is a useful addition to the changing station, especially in the colder months. It ensures that your little one is cosy and warm during the changing process and doesn't get cold.

Night light

A soft night light near the nappy-changing station is a clever choice so that you and your baby are not too disturbed during night-time nappy-changing. This will help you both get back to a restful sleep more quickly after nappy changing.

Nappy pail

If you use disposable nappies and wet wipes, you need a suitable place to dispose of dirty nappies etc. With odour-proof nappy bins or nappy twisters, the nappy-changing area always stays fresh and hygienic. No more unpleasant odours!

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What do you need in the changing unit?

The changing unit has space for everything you need for the daily changing process with your baby - and more! In addition to the essential nappies and wet wipes, you can store all your baby's essentials here.

To make nappy changing a pleasant and stress-free routine for you and your little one, the following baby items should always be to hand:

Nappies

Nappies - the heroes of everyday nappy changing! Make sure you always have a sufficient number of nappies in the right size in stock. Whether you opt for practical disposable nappies or environmentally friendly cloth nappies is entirely up to your personal preferences and needs.

Our tip: There are special nappy subscription providers that regularly deliver fresh supplies, saving you the hassle of lugging them around. A win-win situation for you and your baby!

Wet wipes

Wet wipes are not only practical for gently cleansing your baby's delicate skin, but also for quickly cleaning a sticky finger or a smeared cheek. Make sure you choose wet wipes with as few ingredients and fragrances as possible to minimise potential skin irritation. Alternatively, you can also use a washcloth* with warm water.

Our tip: Place a water dispenser with a pump function within easy reach. This way, you can pump a small amount of water directly onto the flannel at any time without having to run to the bathroom every time or prepare a separate bowl of water.

Care products

Care products such as baby oil, baby cream or baby lotion can help to protect and care for your baby's skin. Always choose mild and hypoallergenic products that have been specially developed for babies' sensitive skin.

Clothes

Having a few spare items of clothing within reach is an absolute must in case your little darling has a mishap. Bodysuits, rompers or changing shirts are particularly useful as they are comfortable and make nappy changing a lot easier.

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How to organise your changing unit

Organising your changing unit is the key to a smooth and efficient changing process. With practical storage solutions and a sensible arrangement of baby items, you can ensure that everything you need to care for your baby is always to hand.

Here are some tips on how to optimally organise your changing unit:

Practical storage solutions

Storage baskets or boxes

Bring organisation into the nappy-changing chaos! Use baskets or boxes to store your changing utensils such as care products, wet wipes and other items in an organised way.

Our tip: With labelled baskets, you can find everything in no time at all when changing your baby.

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Hanging organiser

Maximise the storage space in your changing area!

A hanging organiser on the side of the changing unit offers additional storage space for nappies, clothes or other baby items. And an organiser like this also looks pretty.

Clever containers

The ÖNKSLIG containers* from IKEA offer an extremely practical solution for keeping all the important utensils at the changing table within easy reach. They are particularly user-friendly thanks to their easy attachment to the edge of the changing table.

The hooks included in the set also make it possible to hang towels, flannels or pyjamas both on the table and on the wall. In addition, the largest bin can be used as a waste bin, either by hanging it on the edge of the changing table or by simply placing it on the floor.

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Picture rails

Picture rails allow you to make efficient use of the vertical space above the changing unit. By placing several picture rails on top of each other, you can create additional storage space for nappies, care products and other important baby items without taking up valuable space on the changing surface.

Safety note: However, make sure that the shelf is firmly and securely attached to the wall.

To make the baby room even cosier, you can add a wall tattoo above the shelf to create a special accent in the baby room. Or how about stickers underneath the shelf? That way, your baby has something to look at during the nappy-changing process.

Drawer divider

Imagine that every time you open the drawer of your changing unit, a world of perfect organisation awaits you: the burp cloths are neatly folded, the baby clothes are sorted by size and care products are neatly organised.

The drawer dividers not only offer practical subdivisions for different baby items, but also ensure that you always have an overview and avoid annoying searches for specific baby items.

Divide the drawer of your changing unit with drawer dividers and banish the drawer chaos forever!

Sensible arrangement

A well thought-out arrangement of baby items in your changing unit not only allows you to make optimum use of the available space, but also ensures that the most important changing utensils such as nappies, wet wipes or baby powder are always to hand.

The surface of a changing unit usually offers enough space for the essential changing utensils. However, if space is limited, baby items can easily be stored in the top drawer of the changing unit. Clever, isn't it?

Basically, all baby items that you don't need for every nappy change but still want to have to hand quickly should be stored in the top drawer drawer. These include wet wipes, medication, creams and other items. The lower drawer of the changing unit is a great place to store your baby's clothes or to store fresh burp cloths, baby blankets and other baby items.

Important note: Make sure that sharp or dangerous objects are out of your baby's reach. For example, use lockable drawer to safely store cleaning products or other potentially dangerous substances.