Customer Reviews

Stork Craft Aspen Changing Table with Drawer, Espresso

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(12)
2 star:		(6)
1 star:		(9)

 

 

Do not purchase Storkcraft products. I checked everything and Storkcraft rated so well in safety, but getting a product that looks new is impossible. We have to keep returning our Storkcraft products because they are shipped broken. The pieces that are not broken are poor quality - for example, the finish is sloppy and does not cover the whole piece. Unless you want to pay full price for a nursery that looks like it was put together from a cheap garage sale, stay way from Storkcraft. This may be why Babys R Us does not carry much of this anymore.

We just assembled this last night and so far so good! It looks great in person - I love the sleigh look of it. It seems like good quality although we have not used it yet since baby is not here yet. The drawer seems sturdy and will come in handy. The only thing is the two shelves are made out of a semi-flimsy white material (not wood) but when you secure the shelves in the wood sides, they are very sturdy. Once you put items on the shelves you don't notice them either. I think most changing tables use the same materials for the bottom shelves.

Also warning - do not buy a contoured changing pad with this! It comes with a thin, but perfect fit changing pad and strap. We bought the contoured changing pad thinking that would work but it's too high for the top (covers the nice scalloped design on the back) and you can't screw in the pad because of that scalloped thing. You need a changing table dresser or one that has no decorative piece on the top in order to fit a contoured pad.

The only thing that I found wrong with this so far is that when I recieved it, it was broke. The left hand bar at the end of the table was broke, and the dowel was stuck in the spot wher it should have been. My husband had to bore out the spot where it should be placed and then replace the dowels. It looked like someone had previously had the changing table and returned it and they sent it out to whom ever ordered it again next.

I purchased the Aspen Stages Crib (Cherry) also. So I purchased this changing table and the Beatrice Armoire to match. When I received it I was VERY pleased. It had a minor scuff on the front of the left arm, but it wasn't a big enough deal to me to send back for another one. It is absolutely beautiful and matches my crib wonderfully. The drawer is great. I love that I can hold things in it without them being visible on the shelves. The pad seems to be comfortable and the strap is easily removable for those that don't want it. On the other hand, it screws in underneath the top panel so it won't come off on its own. Overall, the changing table is very sturdy. Well worth the money. (...)

I ordered the Aspen crib, Beatrice Combo Unit, the Hutch and the Aspen changing table. For some reason it took 7 weeks to get the changing table, while the rest of the furniture got here in about a week. I would definitely suggest ordering this particular furniture early. For some reason this line has problems from time to time and backorders their product.
The package was in great condition and all the pieces were undamaged. I did notice a few small nicks and scarves, but nothing to really notice once the table was put together.
Once you put the table together it looks great. It is very sturdy and very beautiful. It looks good with the other furniture.
I didn't rate it 5 stars because the directions on the table are not 100% easy to read, and I found this piece to be the hardest to put together from this collection. I also didn't like the fact that they used plastic pieces to align the furniture, because a few of them broke when I was assembling the unit. Also the changing pad is a bit thin and from other reviews I gathered that buying an additional changing pad doesn't really work.

Upside:

* Looks absolute beautiful and matches the other furniture from the line well.
* Very sturdy, doesn't look or feel as flimsy as some other changing tables.
* The draw is very functional, great place for storing diapers and receiving blankets away from dust.
* You can easily attach a diaper station to the side of the table, with easy access and no fear of the table collapsing.
* The two bottom shelves, though appear thin, are very sturdy and allow for great storage option. Wicker baskets look great on the shelves.

Downside:

* Directions could have been better.
* I had problems with a couple of the screws, one never screwed in properly and will have to be replaced.
* The plastic spacers that hold the wood together break easily and because the shape is different on the two sides would be very difficult to replace.

Overall once you are done you have a GREAT looking changing table. I am not sorry I bought it.

Changer -
Much more beautiful in person than pictured. I put this together (8 months pregnant) by myself after my husband carried it upstairs. The other furniture was much more difficult to put together. This is an easy one. Very sturdy and well made. Solid wood with exception to the bottom two shelves. Only problem I have is that my wipe warmer and diaper organizer was difficult to attach to the changer because of the style. I made it work but very challenging. You will NOT be disappointed with this changer.

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I received this changing table damaged (gouges in the wood) and also the finish was uneven on many pieces. In addition, the changing table's height is too low for both my husband and I. We are 5'8" and would have had to really stoop to use this table. Buyer beware!

I purchased this changing table in Cherry to match the storkcraft lennox crib that I bought my son. I was a little worried that the stains wouldn't be a exact match but it is perfect. The lennox changing table did not have a drawer and I must say it is worth the extra money for the drawer. The drawer is nice sized and holds lots of diapers which is what I need so I don't have to continually refill the diapers. I am also able to keep several things handy in the drawer like diaper rash cream, thermometer, etc. The changing pad that it comes with is not as thick as I would have expected but it does the job. I tried purchasing a different changing pad and none of them seemed to fit or look right. The changing pad also is plastic on the outside for easy wipe off but unfortunately a bit cold for infants liking. I put washable waterproof pads down to make it warmer.
There is a lot of room for changing the baby, my son is now a year old and there is still a lot of room for him and his wipes. It is very sturdy, the shelves are a bit thin but great for placing baby items that tend to be light weight.

The changing table is nice for the money. It has a contemporary look and functions well. The picture here almost looks like it has white shelving but ours are more laminate like the natural color of the table. Ignore the broken parts issues from shipping. You could ship an egg in this box and it wouldn't break. I blame the shippers for damage and not the company though ours arrived with no issue. It DOES come with a changing pad, which is fine because it is fitted. The buckle straps, if used, must be screwed into the bottom of the table along with a brace, the instructions don't spell that out but you can figure it out easy enough. Assembly, fit and finish are great for a hundred dollar table or so. I think there are a lot of too critical reviews here, people expecting heirloom furniture at this price, just doesn't happen. I'm a realistic person and would tell you if the table isn't worth it but I believe it is. I hope you find this useful.

I give this changing table 2 stars for looks only. My husband had to re-drill several holes as the ones pre-drilled did not line up correctly. Maybe we just got a bad table, but it was more trouble than it was worth. The crib was easier to assemble than this.