Baby Nursery
Cose Nuove ZzzoooLight Giraffe
$105.00Cose Nuove’s Zzzoolights are the ideal night-lights for your little one to use during sleep time! Made of polypropylene sheets Do not warm up & are low voltage The hanging...
Nested Bean Zen Swaddle Classic
$39.99The lightly weighted, adjustable 2-sizes-in-1 Zen Swaddle Classic allows your baby to feel like they are sleeping in your arms. The ultra-soft cotton, extra-long sack offers a snug sleep and...
Oeuf XL Changing Station
$335.00The XL station by Oeuf is designed to secure to the Merlin 6-drawer dresser as a changing table for your baby, and also doubles as a shelving unit. The compartments...
N&L Find Wrapping Cape Unicorn
$64.00Embrace Your Baby in Luxurious Comfort and Style. Discover the exquisite Wrapping Cape from the Cookies Collection, crafted with 100% cotton sateen fabric for an indulgent and gentle swaddling experience....
N&L Find Wrapping Cape Cookies
$64.00Embrace Your Baby in Luxurious Comfort and Style. Discover the exquisite Wrapping Cape from the Cookies Collection, crafted with 100% cotton sateen fabric for an indulgent and gentle swaddling experience....
Aden + Anais Wrap Swaddle 3 Pack Wild Prairie
$35.99Swaddling is a great way to help your little sleep more safely + soundly. (Yes please!) And our Easy Swaddle Wrap makes swaddling a breeze. Adjustable hook and loop fasteners...
Aden + Anais Wrap Swaddle 3 Pack Spring Flowers
$29.99Desperately seeking sleep? Easy Swaddle Wrap is here to help. Adjustable fasteners make it easy to create a snug, womb-like feeling, and help prevent startle reflex (read: less wakeups.) Allows...
Aden + Anais Wrap Swaddle 3 Pack At Sea
$29.99Desperately seeking sleep? Easy Swaddle Wrap is here to help. Adjustable fasteners make it easy to create a snug, womb-like feeling, and help prevent startle reflex (read: less wakeups.) Allows...
Aden + Anais Wrap Swaddle 3 Pack Arts and Crafts
$35.99Swaddling is a great way to help your little sleep more safely + soundly. (Yes please!) And our Easy Swaddle Wrap makes swaddling a breeze. Adjustable hook and loop fasteners...
Aden + Anais Wrap Swaddle 3 Pack Little Woods
$35.99Swaddling is a great way to help your little sleep more safely + soundly. (Yes please!) And our Easy Swaddle Wrap makes swaddling a breeze. Adjustable hook and loop fasteners...
Aden + Anais Wrap Swaddle 3 Pack Garden
$35.99Swaddling is a great way to help your little sleep more safely + soundly. (Yes please!) And our Easy Swaddle Wrap makes swaddling a breeze. Adjustable hook and loop fasteners...
Just Born Woven Rail Cover
$90.00Get the perfect piece to add to your baby's bedroom. This piece will be a great addition to the nursery you are decorating. This Crib Rail Cover will not only...
Just Born Woven Quilt Classic Vintage
$100.00Create the nursery you’ve always wanted with this quilt. Whether you use this baby comforter to wrap your baby in after they finish their bath or you want to help...
Just Born Woven Crib Sheet Grey Geo
With a soft and smooth style and coordinating decorative pattern, you can rest soundly knowing that your precious baby has a crib sheet that will stay put. Let your little...
Rockit Rocker Wooshh The Small But Mighty Sound Soo...
$34.99Do you ever make shushing sounds to help your baby nod off? Then once they're asleep, do you creep around the house afraid to wake them? Wooshh can help, by...
Knitted World Wool Mobile Moon & Star
Wool Felt Star & Moon Mobile Dimensions: 10-3/4" Round x 11-1/4"H
Lorena Canals Wings Silhouette Rug White
This rug is perfect for your little angel (whether she's on her best behavior or not)! It's white and washable--a dreamy combo. This rug is a great accent for a...
Manhattan Toy Wimmer Ferguson Infant Stim Mobile
$36.00Top off your crib with a cool-looking mobile that stimulates your baby's mind at the same time. The Infant Stim Mobile from Manhattan Toy introduces little ones to high contrast...
Animal Head White Wolf Lucy
$115.00Bring your children’s bedroom to life, with this trophy animal head. This animal head is super soft and cuddly and loves to be hung on the wall for all to...
Animal Head White Tiger
$115.00Bring your children’s bedroom to life, with this trophy animal head. This animal head is super soft and cuddly and loves to be hung on the wall for all to...
Animal Head White Rabbit
$115.00Bring your children’s bedroom to life, with this trophy animal head. This animal head Alice the White Rabbit is super soft and cuddly and loves to be hung on the wall for...
Mobile Whimsical Planes
$116.00The Gee Bee Model R Super Sportster was a special purpose racing aircraft made by Granville Brothers Aircraft of Springfield, Massachusetts at the now-abandoned Springfield Airport. Gee Bee stands for...
Felt World Whale and Sailboat Mobile
$56.00This cute and colorful Whale and Sailboat mobile are made from natural wool. A great addition in the nursery with a nautical theme to keep babies entertained and help them drift...
So you’re ready to start outfitting the baby’s nursery and you’re probably asking yourself some basic questions like how much should I spend on nursery items, how much space do I need, and should my nursery have a theme? These are personal choices and there are no right or wrong answers. But we can offer some universal advice about nursery design, based on our many years of helping new parents select the right nursery items for their needs.
The nursery should be a calm retreat for both infant and parent. Make it peaceful and comfortable. We recommend incorporating a cozy rocker or glider chair for feeding, snuggling, and reading. If space allows, a daybed is a welcome addition for times when you want to stay close by for longer.
The diaper changing station will only be needed for the first couple of years. So it’s best to use a well-made dresser with a removable changing tray on top. Your changing area should be organized so that all the essentials – diapers, wipes and creams -- are within easy reach.
The crib should always be visible from the entry of the nursery, so you have a clear view of the baby. Don’t hang anything directly above the crib or attach anything to the crib that could become a hazard.
Never use a second-hand crib unless you know when it was made and if it’s been properly cared for. Cribs sold in the U.S. must conform to established safety standards regarding dimensions and structural integrity. But those standards have evolved over time. A crib that was produced just 10 years ago may not meet the latest requirements. Any crib can be compromised by improper handling. So it’s always best to start with a new crib.
Standard cribs and crib mattresses vary little in shape and size. Non-standard cribs are permitted, but only if they’re sold with a properly-fitting crib mattress. Even within this narrow criteria, there are lots of variations in crib design and materials. Always look for a sturdy crib from a reputable manufacturer. We recommend nursery furniture and mattresses produced in North America or Europe using sustainable, non-toxic materials and fair labor practices.
When you’re putting together a nursery, you’re working against a time clock. Custom made furniture offers a greater choice of finishes and fabrics, but takes longer to deliver. So get started early!