Baby dressers and nightstands are essential pieces of nursery furniture. When selecting a dresser or nightstand for your nursery, first decide what style best fits your home. There are traditional baby dressers and nightstands, transitional baby dressers and nightstands and modern baby dressers and nightstands. Baby dressers and baby nightstands are available in different finishes to match any color-scheme your nursery might have, be it white, pewter or satin nickel.