My Neighbor’s wife was about to have a baby & I wanted to make a long lasting heirloom for there young family so I choose Red Oak for its beauty and long lasting qualities finished it with water base polyurethane, I left the top drawer slot open for easy access to frequent use items like baby oil, diapers, wipes exc. Made a custom mattress & my wife made a Receiving blanket & pillow. We finished just in time. They are on there 2nd child now and love it.