MNN - Mother Nature Network

So far, I've featured up eye-catching, eco-friendly mobiles, earth- and baby-safe nursery cleaners, organic cotton quilts and blankets for baby, not-too-cloying handmade nursery wall art, and low-energy, long-lasting lamps and night lights.

 

Last week, I wrangled up 10 eco-modern variations on what's the most crucial piece of nursery furniture aside from the crib itself: the rocking chair. If there was a piece of nursery furniture that would come in third place in terms of prominence, my guess would be that it's the changing table. 

 

Here's the thing: changing tables seem to have fallen slightly out of vogue as late — some parents deem them as being an unnecessary purchase given you can pretty much place a changing pad on top of any sold, secure surface like a dresser or bureau — but for nursery completists working with ample space and a liberal budget, of course you'd invest in one, preferably one that's well-designed and made with sustainable materials. 

 

Like with rockers, I recommend considering the greenest changing table option, an antique piece, first. But for those looking to go new, below are eight versatile, earth- and baby-friendly changing tables that caught my eye. Most can still in other ways after Baby grows out of the diaper-changing stage. What's your take on changing tables?