When planning a baby nursery, firstly you need to understand who it is for... The baby? The mother? Or both? You’re right - it’s both. Your baby’s bedroom needs to be comfy and practical, so both you and the baby can enjoy the upcoming days and nights. Designing a nursery can be an overwhelming task, especially with all the baby products available on the market. The best advice when deciding what is essential and what can be overlooked is to have comfort in mind. That being said, here are some nursery items that are essential for you and your baby.
Crib or Bassinet
Since newborns spend most of their time sleeping, getting a sturdy crib is paramount. Whether you choose an elaborate crib or a simple bassinet, the sleeping spot of your baby will be the most used item in the nursery room.
Cribs and bassinets come in a wide range of styles, but before anything else, they must be safe. Make sure that your choice is a sturdy, high-quality piece of work that is going to be comfortable, yet stylish enough to be a focal point to the nursery.
If you are using a baby camera, make sure you choose one that is barred and visible on all four sides, so you don’t have to go to the nursery every five minutes to make sure the baby is well.
Mobile
Newborns and infants spend most of their time in a crib, where they may feel restricted and bored. With that in mind, a mobile is an essential item for any baby’s nursery as well as an accepted part of the decor. While some parents sing songs to their little ones to help them fall asleep, others believe that designer baby mobiles can act as a better stimulus.
There's the option of a baby mobile that can be attached on the ceiling and mount it above the crib, so your baby can use to fall asleep listening to pleasant and calming melodies. Make sure you choose a happy design from the wide range of designer baby mobiles. For example, a mobile featuring joyful whales can help your baby travel to dreamland in no time.
Another option is to select a removable cot mobile that you can attach to the crib, near the changing station and even take it with you in the car. For this purpose, you can select a Scandinavian baby mobile design of a peacock with adorable music that is made from 100% organic cotton and non-allergenic filler. Opt for a gentle pink peacock for a girl, or a grey or blue one for a boy.
If you are looking for something simple, yet stylish and practical, choose a balloon music mobile. The round, wooden handle can be pulled to start up music – a sweet tinkling melody designed to lull babies to sleep. This balloon-shaped mobile comes with a selection of chic prints you can choose from. A beautiful dandelion fabric can be a refreshing and chic addition to your baby’s nursery room.
Night Light
Your baby is going to be afraid of the dark for another year at least (and possibly forever), so a night light or a dimmer switch. is a nursery essential. Plus, you and your partner are probably going to make a lot of night visits, so the night light can prevent you from stubbing your toes when you stumble in the middle of the night for feeding.
You can opt for a motion sensor LED light that houses a clever season which detects motion and light. This way, every time you enter the nursery the lamp automatically turns on, emitting a soft glow. Choose a removable model that can be affixed to a surface or carried around.
Changing Table
Having an organised, stationary changing table in your baby’s nursery is a must since there are going to be thousands of dirty diapers in your baby’s first year. Make sure you choose a model that features a comfortable pad to lay your baby on, so that your baby is extra comfortable. If the changing table features shelves and drawers, you can easily organise the diapers and other changing necessities such as wipes and ointments.
