Last Updated: October 29, 2026
Quick Summary
A nursery nightstand is a compact bedside storage piece, usually 25 to 26 inches tall, that sits beside a crib or glider and holds essentials within arm's reach at 3 a.m. The seven picks in this guide are Soho Baby two-drawer nursery nightstands priced from $153 to $314, and you should confirm wall-anchoring support, drawer locking, and GREENGUARD Gold certification before buying.
- All seven picks are Soho Baby two-drawer models with a consistent 26-inch width for planning floor space.
- Stone Hill and Mayfield tie for the lowest price at $153 with under-mount soft-closing glides.
- Ellison at $199 and Everlee at $209 are GREENGUARD Gold Certified for low chemical emissions.
- Chandler and Mystic include a safety locking mechanism; Hampton pairs soft-closing glides with certification.
- Keep at least 12 inches of clear walkway between the nightstand and the crib.
Table of Contents
- Do You Really Need a Nursery Nightstand With Storage?
- Quick Comparison: Seven Nursery Nightstands With Storage
- Soho Baby Stone Hill and Mayfield: Best Value at $153
- Soho Baby Ellison and Everlee: Mid-Tier Picks at $199 and $209
- Soho Baby Chandler, Hampton, and Mystic: The $269 to $314 Tier
- Nursery Side Table Safety Standards: What to Check Before You Buy
- Nursery Nightstand Essentials: What Actually Belongs in the Drawers
- Nursery Storage Organization Ideas That Hold Up Past the Toddler Years
- Frequently Asked Questions
Do You Really Need a Nursery Nightstand With Storage?
Most new parents assume a nightstand is optional nursery furniture. Then the first week of middle-of-the-night feedings arrives, and suddenly you need a place for burp cloths, a spare pacifier, a water bottle, and a lamp you can reach without standing up. A nursery nightstand is a compact bedside storage piece, usually 25 to 26 inches tall, that sits beside a crib or glider and holds the essentials you need within arm's reach at 3 a.m. This guide covers the best nursery nightstands with storage, compares seven options by price and drawer configuration, and explains what to check before you buy. Below, we'll show you exactly how to match a nightstand to your floor space, your glider, and your long-term storage needs.
But first, here's what most nursery guides get wrong: they treat a nightstand as decor. It isn't. It's a working surface during the most sleep-deprived months of your life, and the wrong height or drawer glide will annoy you every single night.
Quick Comparison: Seven Nursery Nightstands With Storage
All seven picks below are Soho Baby two-drawer nursery nightstands from the collections featured in our catalog. Here's how they stack up:
| Model | Price | Dimensions | Drawer Glides | Top Drawer Lining | GREENGUARD Gold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Hill | $153 | 26" W x 20" D x 25" H | Under-mount soft-closing | Velvet | Not listed |
| Mayfield | $153 | 26" W x 20" D x 25" H | Under-mount soft-closing | Felt | Not listed |
| Ellison | $199 | 26" W x 19" D x 25" H | Side-mount ball bearing | Felt | Yes |
| Everlee | $209 | Not listed | Side-mount ball bearing | Felt | Yes |
| Chandler | $269 | 26" W x 19" D x 25" H | Full-extension ball bearing | Felt | Not listed |
| Hampton | $314 | 26" W x 19" D x 25" H | Under-mount soft-closing | Felt | Yes |
| Mystic | $314 | 26" W x 19" D x 25" H | Side-mount | Not listed | Yes |
The consistent 26-inch width matters for planning. Check the assembled dimensions of your chosen piece against your floor space before you buy.
Soho Baby Stone Hill and Mayfield: Best Value at $153
Two nightstands tie for the lowest price, and both are genuinely well-built rather than stripped down. The Stone Hill 2-Drawer Nursery Night Stand features a hand-crafted inlay stone design on both drawer fronts. It has under-mount soft-closing glides, English dovetail construction, and a velvet-lined bottom in the top drawer for delicate items.
The Mayfield 2-Drawer Nursery Night Stand shares the same $153 price, the same 26" W x 20" D x 25" H footprint, and the same soft-closing hardware, but swaps the stone inlay for classic styling and a felt-lined top drawer. It's the safer choice if you want the piece to blend with a Mayfield crib and dresser.
Best for: First-time parents furnishing a full nursery on a budget. Skip if: You want GREENGUARD Gold certification listed on the spec sheet.
Soho Baby Ellison and Everlee: Mid-Tier Picks at $199 and $209
Here's where certification enters the picture. The Ellison 2-Drawer Nursery Nightstand at $199 is GREENGUARD Gold Certified, meaning it has been tested for more than 15,000 chemicals and VOCs for low emissions. GREENGUARD Gold certification indicates the piece has been tested for low chemical emissions. Ellison uses side-mount ball bearing glides and a felt-lined top drawer.
The Everlee 2-Drawer Nursery Nightstand at $209 is also GREENGUARD Gold Certified and coordinates with the Everlee crib, dresser, chifferobe, and glider. One honest limitation: the assembled dimensions for Everlee aren't published in the product specs, so if exact fit beside a glider is critical, ask before you order.
Best for: Parents who prioritize low-emission certified furniture in the nursery. Skip if: You need confirmed dimensions before purchase.
Soho Baby Chandler, Hampton, and Mystic: The $269 to $314 Tier
What do you actually get by spending more? Better drawer hardware and, in two cases, certification. The Chandler 2-Drawer Nursery Nightstand at $269 uses side-mount full-extension ball bearing glides with a noiseless design and a safety locking mechanism, plus French dovetail construction at the front. Full-extension glides let you reach the back of the drawer, which matters more than it sounds when you're grabbing a pacifier one-handed in the dark.
Hampton at $314 pairs under-mount soft-closing glides with GREENGUARD Gold Certification. Mystic at $314 adds a safety locking mechanism and GREENGUARD Gold Certification with side-mount glides. Watch out: Mystic's listing doesn't specify a top-drawer lining, so don't assume felt. If quiet closing is your priority, Hampton is the pick; if drawer security matters more, Mystic.
Nursery Side Table Safety Standards: What to Check Before You Buy
Nursery side table safety standards come down to four things you can verify before checkout: tip-over restraint, drawer locking, emissions certification, and placement. Most nursery guides cover the first three in a sentence and skip placement entirely, which is the part that matters most when the piece sits within arm's reach of a crib.
Tip-over restraint. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission addresses furniture tip-over risk, and the CPSC guidance on furniture tip-over prevention is clear that dressers and similar storage pieces should be anchored to the wall.
Drawer locking and glide behavior. A safety locking mechanism, like the one on Chandler and Mystic, stops a child from pulling a drawer fully open and using it as a step. Soft-closing glides matter for a different reason: they keep a drawer from slamming shut on small fingers during a 3 a.m. feeding. Full-extension glides let you reach the back of the drawer one-handed, which reduces the temptation to yank.
Soho Baby Stone Hill 2-Drawer Nursery Night Stand →
Emissions certification. GREENGUARD Gold Certification means a piece has been tested for more than 15,000 chemicals and VOCs for low emissions. For furniture sitting inches from where a baby sleeps, that is the detail most shoppers overlook. Ellison, Everlee, Hampton, and Mystic are listed as GREENGUARD Gold Certified; Stone Hill, Mayfield, and Chandler are not listed as certified.
Placement near a crib or glider. This is the gap. Measure the clear space between the nightstand and the crib, and confirm the top surface is reachable from your glider. The piece's assembled height is 25 inches on most listed models; measure your glider armrest before you buy.
Run this checklist before you buy:
- Confirm the piece ships with or supports a wall-anchoring kit
- Check whether drawers have a safety locking mechanism, as Chandler and Mystic do
- Look for GREENGUARD Gold Certification if low emissions matter to you
- Verify the assembled weight, since heavier pieces resist tipping better
- Measure the walkway between the nightstand and the crib, 12 inches minimum
- Check that the top surface is reachable from your glider without leaning past the armrest
- Keep the top surface clear of heavy items once your child can stand
The ASTM International standards for furniture safety also cover structural and stability testing, which is why buying from a manufacturer with published specs beats a marketplace listing with none.
Nursery Nightstand Essentials: What Actually Belongs in the Drawers
Nursery nightstand essentials fit into two drawers if you're disciplined, but the math only works if you know what the drawers actually hold. A two-drawer nursery nightstand of this size offers a working supply of storage, not a wardrobe. Here is how to divide it.
Top drawer (felt or velvet lined). Pacifiers, a small thermometer, nail scissors, a bulb syringe, and anything small and delicate. The lining matters here: it keeps small items from sliding and protects the finish on the drawer bottom. Stone Hill uses velvet; Mayfield, Ellison, Everlee, Chandler, and Hampton use felt.
Bottom drawer. Burp cloths, spare crib sheets, a sleep sack, and a few board books. Burp cloths and spare sheets fit comfortably in the bottom drawer. Chandler's side-mount full-extension ball bearing glides let you reach the back of the drawer.
Top surface. A lamp and a clock suit the top surface. Avoid stacking heavy items on it.
Fit beside a glider or crib. This is where most guides stop short. The 25-inch height is listed for these models; measure your glider armrest to confirm reach. Keep at least 12 inches of clear walkway between the nightstand and the crib so you are not sidestepping furniture in the dark.
A common mistake is treating the nightstand as overflow storage for the dresser. Once it fills with clothes, you've lost the surface you actually need at night. Keep the drawer count honest: two drawers is a working supply, not a wardrobe.
Nursery Storage Organization Ideas That Hold Up Past the Toddler Years
Nursery storage organization ideas usually assume the baby stage lasts forever. It doesn't. Choosing a piece with a simple design can make it useful beyond the nursery years.
Rotate the contents as your child grows. Burp cloths become chapter books. The noise machine becomes a reading lamp. The nightstands featured here are built with English dovetail drawer construction and a compact footprint. That's the real test of nursery furniture: does it still look right at age six?
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you really need a nightstand in a nursery?
Not strictly, but it solves a problem most parents hit in the first month. A nursery nightstand gives you a flat, stable surface at arm's reach for a lamp, a clock, water, and burp cloths, plus drawers for items you don't want on display. Without one, those items end up on the floor or on top of the dresser across the room. If your glider or crib already sits beside a dresser, you may not need a separate piece.
What should I look for in a nursery nightstand?
Check four things: assembled dimensions against your floor space, drawer count and glide type, drawer construction, and emissions certification. The Soho Baby nightstands listed here measure 26 inches wide and 25 inches high, with depths of 19 or 20 inches where published, so check the depth against your glider or crib clearance. Look for English dovetail drawers, soft-closing or ball bearing glides, and GREENGUARD Gold certification where low emissions matter to you.
Are nursery nightstands safe for newborns?
A nightstand itself is not a sleep surface and should never be used as one. Safety comes down to stability and placement: anchor the piece or keep it clear of the crib, avoid stacking heavy items on the top surface, and keep cords from lamps out of reach. Two models here list a safety locking mechanism on the drawer glides: the Mystic and the Chandler. Follow the assembly instructions and check the piece is level before loading it.
What is the best height for a nursery nightstand?
The listed height for these Soho Baby nightstands is 25 inches. Measure your glider armrest to confirm reach. If you plan to use the nightstand beside a bed later, measure your bed frame to confirm fit. Measure from the floor to your glider's armrest before ordering, and confirm the depth fits the gap between the chair and the wall.
Furnishing a nursery means dozens of small decisions, and the nightstand is one you'll use every night for years. At Bungle Nursery Cribs, we stock Soho Baby nightstands with soft-closing or full-extension glides, GREENGUARD Gold Certified options, and free standard shipping on every order, backed by a price match guarantee and 24/7 expert support. Get started with Bungle Nursery Cribs and build a nursery that works as hard as you do.
