Give Your Nursery Furniture a New Job (With Real Product Ideas) You don’t have to toss your nursery pieces just because baby’s outgrowing them. With a little thinking, they can shift roles and keep being useful. Below is a guide + live product ideas from Parent Studio’s current catalogue. Why Repurpose Instead of Replace You’ve already invested in good furniture. Good pieces last — it’s wasteful to leave them unused. Your home’s needs have changed — your furniture should too. How to Transform Nursery Pieces Here are ideas + specific models you can look at or use. Cot → Reading nook / daybed / hideout Remove one side. Add cushions, pillows, maybe a throw. Use the frame as a cozy corner or fort. Example: the Obaby Maya Cot Bed from Parent Studio — once the baby phase is over, you can reuse much of its frame and repurpose parts. View Product Changing unit → Craft station / storage / mini desk Use drawer space for art supplies, books, papers. The top becomes a kid‑level work surface. Example: Obaby Nika Changing Unit from Parent Studio — excellent as a standalone drawer unit later. View Product Wardrobes / shelves → Toy / clothes / mixed storage Use existing shelving with baskets or bins. Convert wardrobe rods for craft hangers, organizers. Example: Obaby Nika Double Wardrobe is part of their nursery range and offers versatile storage options later. View Product Beds / cots → Modular sleep / play setups Use parts to build low benches, daybeds, or platform beds. Example: Parent Studio stocks Stokke Sleepi Beds & Bundles — the Sleepi system is modular, so parts can evolve with needs. View Product Product Spotlights You Can Use Here are a few more from Parent Studio’s current stock that you can embed, link to, or use as inspiration: Obaby Maya Shelf — a compact shelf ideal for books, display, or part of a repurposed system. Parent Studio Obaby Orla Changing Unit — solid drawer unit that can live on as general storage after active use. Parent Studio Obaby Orla Cot Bed — when parts aren’t needed as a crib, components or panels may find new life in another corner. Parent Studio Stokke Sleepi Mini Bed – The Full Mini Bundle — shows how modular beds offer future flexibility. Parent Studio Stokke Sleepi Bed – The All in Bundle — the full set, useful as a reference for what a long‑lasting sleep system can offer. Parent Studio What to Think About Before You Start Space & shape: Not all pieces fit everywhere. Measure first. Effort vs payoff: Some repurposing is easy, others need more work. Start with the easiest. Family use: The best transformations are ones the family actually uses, not just what looks nice online. Safety first: Even in new roles, check for stability, sharp edges, and structural integrity. Safety & Prep Checklist Tighten bolts, screws, joints. Sand or file rough edges. Anchor tall or wobbly parts to walls. Load test: push, lean, press before full use. (Optional) Refresh with Paint or Finish A fresh coat can unify mismatched parts. But you don’t have to. Often just changing what the piece is used for is enough. Kids care more about function and feeling than matching decor. Final Thought Your nursery furniture doesn’t have to retire. With a little imagination, parts of it can grow with your home. Use the product ideas above (direct from Parent Studio) to anchor your repurposing. Let your furniture keep earning its spot.