One of the most fun parts of pregnancy, in my opinion, is decorating the nursery. However, it’s easy to get caught up in all the ads and cute products and wind up with way too much going on in the nursery. Sure, that rocking horse was cute in the store, but how long will it be before they can use it? If you’ve been overthinking the nursery, on the other hand, it’s also easy to want to go the complete opposite direction. A minimalist nursery is a great concept, but you don’t want to wind up missing something important! Everyone’s must-have list is going to look a little different, but here are five things you (probably) need in your nursery.
5 Must Have Items For Your Nursery
1. A Crib
We’ve used a co-sleeper, a pack and play, and a crib throughout the past seven months. I’m an extremely light sleeper, so the co-sleeper didn’t work out. The pack and play was uncomfortable. The crib? It’s the only way she’ll sleep by herself! To make your crib last longer, pick one that converts into a toddler bed! Some cribs even convert into a day bed or art table after they’re done being toddler beds.
2. Crib Mattress
You can’t sleep on an uncomfortable mattress, so why would your baby? Finding a comfortable, durable crib mattress is important for your baby’s comfort and for your sleep! We recommend the crib mattress from Brentwood Home. This crib mattress has two sides: a firm side for your infant and a softer side for your toddler! It fits both cribs and toddler beds, so no worries about buying a new mattress just a year or two down the road. We received the Poppy Crib Mattress, which is made of hypoallergenic, anti-microbial materials. It’s easy to wipe clean, the wipeable cover is PVC free, and it’s made in Los Angeles!
3. A Rocker.
Whether you plan on rocking your baby to sleep or not, a good rocking chair or glider is important to have in your nursery. When our child had reflux, she had a hard time sleeping unless she was being held upright. We spent many hours trapped in that rocking chair. Now that her reflux is clearing up, it’s a great place to cozy up for story time.
4. Changing Pad
Sure, you can use your crib as a place to change your baby. However, once those little feet start moving into diaper territory and you find yourself with a mess all over those cute crib sheets, you might wish you had a designated changing area. We have a chest of drawers that is also a changing table. In the drawers is everything we could ever need during diaper time, and it’s topped with a changing pad from Brentwood Home. The Sweetpea Changing Pad is specially made to conform to your baby’s body, which should keep them comfy and minimize wiggling. The quilted cover is a tactile experience for babies, along with being cozy. Make a mess? The cover is easy to remove and machine wash, as we have already found out.
5. Toy Storage
I don’t know how our seven month old has already wound up with so many toys and books. Until we got storage containers, there was no way to wrangle them, which left the room feeling cluttered. Good storage and organizational containers also work wonders for keeping other baby necessities in check, like diapers, wipes, and medications! We like cloth storage cubes with handles for books and toys, and plastic containers with lids for everything else.
What were your nursery essentials?
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My must have item for the nursery is a nice padded rocking chair.
I would say a comfy chair is a nursery must have!
A baby monitor
Nursing Pillow.
My must have for a nursery are a baby monitor, crib, crib sheets and a rocking chair.
Laurie Emerson
a rocking chair
A good changing table for the middle of the night changing is a must for a nursery.
Diaper pail
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A must have would be a comfortable crib for the child
I need a crib
Must have item for a nursery would be a video baby monitor.
a must have for the nursery is a mamaroo. it is so helpful.
A crib and a changing table is essential!
Changing table!
A wipes warmer is essential.
The crib is very important to the nursery. Lighting and audio as well. Really need to make sure they are very comfortable. I have a couple babies coming in my life. Friends and cousins are having little ones. So many blessings this holiday season. Merry Christmas!
I think a good crib and mattress are essential.
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A must item for a nursery is a sturdy and safe crib and a well made mattress.
A rocking chair is a must have item for me.
We need a changing table.
My must have for the nursery was a white noise machine
My must have for the nursery was a bassinet. This made it so much easier to let the baby sleep in any room of the house.
A good baby monitor is my pick! i think it is so important!
I would say a baby monitor is a must. It saved me a lot of headache.
a baby monitor , so i can feel secure and relax when baby is sleeping
A changing table is a must.
baby monitor and good mattress.
Must have a glider and good mattress for the crib!! 🙂
You made a lot of great suggestions. I think the must have will be a crib.
A glider and great crib mattress!
I definitely would say a crib.
A quality mattress is always a must have! – HilLesha
I personally think a perfect crib is the “must have” for a nursery for our little ones.
Changing pads are so nice to have. I had one with my daughter, and it was great. It made changing so much more comfy for her.
My must have is a good glider chair for the nursery.
These are all great for baby’s nursery. My must have was a comfy rocker because we spent a lot of time in it.
I agree, go with quality for the kiddos’ mattress. This one sounds good and I do love Brentwood.
Most definitely items you need for a baby nursery! My girls are older now but we still have some of those items.
A changing table and a mountain of diapers. Thanks for the chance.
A rocker is a must! I also loved keeping a blanket on the rocker- for me, when it was cold during nighttime feedings.
I would say a good changing table
Your daughter is super cute! If I started all over I would get these products for my baby too.
A baby monitor! I want to make sure they’re safe at all times.
A good mattress I can trust in my sons baby bed was 1st on my list
This is so helpful whether you are a new mom or experienced one. These must haves will definitely make things easier.
The crib can seriously be what makes or breaks a room. Great advice on what the must haves are!
All of these are super important! We have a crib but our little one has never slept in it. Hehe. Its great to have on hand just in case!
All stuffs shown in this photos are very helpful for all moms out there.. The baby is so cute..
All of these are absolute nursery essentials and to be honest we could not have existed without our crib! This is a wonderful giveaway!
These are really important stuff for a nursery room. Would be a perfect gift for baby showers too!
What a great giveaway! And yes definitely must have items for every new mom!
These are right! You gave me an idea of what would be a perfect gift for my expecting mom friend. Love this post!
Nice!!! My good friend just had a new baby, she would love this giveaway!
You are so right all these must-have nursery items. For me the top must-have for my babies when I had triplets, was a crib they could all share together + a rocking chair because I practically lived in the babies’ room their first year while nursing them all.
My favorite thin in my kids’ nursery was my rocking chair. It was important to be able to sit comfortably and feed my babies.
When my kids were babies I had a monitor and a dresser for their clothing as well as everything you mentioned. I also had a lamp so it wasn’t too bright in the room for those middle of the night feedings.
A good baby monitor is important for the baby’s room. I like the ones you can see the baby on.
The crib is definitely an essential item for the nursery. We were able to wait a few months before we got one. We used a bassinet for the first three months.
Cute nursery items. Many times less is more.
My cousin recently had her baby and really regrets not buying a rocker for her nursery. I’m sure she would agree with your list wholeheartedly!
My essential item I have to have in my babies room is a comfy chair. I love nice sturdy glider rockers with the foot stool. When your up for late night or middle of the night feedings, a momma has to be comfy. Also perfect for rocking my baby to sleep and singing lullabies in.
These are all essential in the nursery! I’d also add a comfy chair for mom/dad to the list 🙂
The perfect choices for a mom! Pretty easy for any new mom to find too.
Great choices. I love the variety of items that are available, so you can find exactly what you need! Loved your post!
The perfect essentials! I love the simplicity of a great list for babies!
My nursery must is a boppy pillow to help with breastfeeding.
You leave some good advice here.
I am sure it will be helpful for expecting mothers.
Diaper pail for sure for the nursery!
I’ve been going back and forth about getting a changing table but now that you mention changing pad, I think it’s a brilliant idea! Thanks for that!
A changing pad changed my sister’s life. haha It’s crazy how one little thing can make such a difference.
These are definitely must haves! They seem like simple, common-sense items but they’re important nonetheless.
These are great picks! I remember when I had my first child it was so overwhelming to look at everything and pick out what I needed!
These are great picks. I love that mattress pad. I may have to get that for my friend who’a expecting.
I have always found a high quality crib mattress to be especially important. Each of my kids used theirs as infants and then I transferred it with them to their toddler beds as they grew.
My must have item for the nursery is a changing table and a baby monitor!
I’m liking the idea of a mattress with anti-microbial material! The fact that it’s super easy to wipe clean is really nice too. Great picks!
These are all great picks for a nursery. I like the idea of a rocker!
I have to agree that babies really do not need much. I wish I looked at better reviews on my daughter’s mattress. This sounds amazing.
The perfect items to set up a nursery fit for a king or queen. I remember when my nieces and nephews were babies – now they are all in college. *sigh*
Wonderful choices. I love the wide array of items that are available now, so you can find exactly what you want when setting up your nursery.
Great post! I have a 6 week old and I would agree with all your picks.
These are fantastic picks. A good crib is essential to a baby’s room. I especially love cribs that convert into child beds later on.