6 clever IKEA hacks for babies

As a parent of a baby, you are often faced with the challenge of furnishing the baby room in a practical and stylish way. IKEA* offers a wide range of Scandinavian furniture and accessories at affordable prices that are perfect for clever hacks and customisation. With just a little creativity, simple IKEA products can be transformed into functional and pretty baby accessories.

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

The IKEA RASKOG trolley is a true all-rounder and can be used flexibly in any room of the house thanks to its castors - perfect for always being well equipped, no matter where you want to change your baby. The RASKOG* trolley is particularly suitable for use in the nursery next to the changing unit. With its three spacious levels, it offers plenty of space for nappies, wet wipes, creams and other changing utensils.

The top level can be used for nappies and wet wipes, while the middle level can be used for creams and spare clothes. The bottom level is ideal for storage packs and larger baby items.

Small baskets or boxes can help you organise the individual levels. Labelling means that not only you but also other family members can quickly find everything they need. This makes changing nappies child's play!

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

Thanks to its height, the HEMNES* chest of drawers is ideal for ergonomic nappy changing, which is easy on your back and makes nappy changing more comfortable. A soft, washable Changing pad provides additional comfort for your baby and makes it easier to clean up after changing.

The spacious drawer of the IKEA HEMNES chest of drawers offers plenty of space to neatly store all the necessary changing utensils such as nappies, creams and spare clothes. The drawer can be optimally organised with dividers or small boxes. We recommend placing frequently used items in the upper drawer to have them quickly to hand.

Safety comes first, of course. Make sure that the changing table topper is firmly attached 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 everyday life of a baby's room, organisation is the key to smooth running. IKEA baskets and boxes are not only practical storage solutions, but also stylish decorative elements for the interior. With a wide range of sizes and materials, from robust 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 the changing process. Larger baskets are perfect for organising clothes, blankets and other important baby items in the drawer of the changing unit. This keeps the baby's room tidy and puts an end to tedious searching.

But IKEA baskets and boxes* offer much more than just a clever storage solution at the nappy-changing station. They can also be used to store books, toys and other items in or on the cupboards.

Would you like to improve the comfort of your IKEA ANTILOP highchair even further? Then get one footrest! With our footrestfor the IKEA ANTILOP* highchair you can support your baby's correct posture and ensure that your baby sits even more comfortably when eating or playing. No more dangling legs!

Installation is child's play and requires no additional tools. Simply attach the footrest to the designated places on the highchair and your little one can enjoy the extra comfort. The footrest is made of robust material and is easy to clean so that it can easily withstand the rigours of everyday life with a baby.

Ready for the first steps? The IKEA FLISAT stoolis not only a practical piece of furniture, but also the perfect companion for your baby on the way to learning to walk! Its robust design and optimum height provide the ideal support when standing up and taking those first wobbly steps.

In contrast to the baby walker, your child doesn't have to lean too far forwards and has to keep both hands down to support themselves on the stool - this promotes a healthy posture and prevents possible postural damage.

To ensure that the FLISAT stool* glides smoothly over the floor, you can simply stick felt glides under the stool legs. These are available everywhere, be it in household goods 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 baby's room.

* All links marked with an asterisk are advertising links that refer to the IKEA website or to pages of other advertising partners.