Creating your baby's nursery can quickly start to feel like a full-on interior design project. There is a lot to think through! From color scheme to carpeting, amenities to furnishings, you definitely don't want to blow through your nursery room budget before you have all the essentials in place.
What essential items do you need to make sure to add to your new nursery? What do experienced parents say about which items you won't be able to live without?
Take it from us - these nursery items are not optional
To help you hone in on nursery essentials like organic baby towels, it can help to think through your newborn baby's typical daily schedule. What do new babies do all day? They sleep, eat, and go to the bathroom. It is a lot of work growing up, which is why these are the staple activities of any growing baby's day!
So the top-of-the-list items on your nursery essentials list will probably look like this:
- Crib, bedding and blankets
- Diapers, organic baby towels, and a diaper disposal system
- Blackout curtains and baby monitor
But surely your new nursery will need more than just these items, right? Absolutely. Read on to learn what else experienced parents recommend.
Be sure your baby nursery also has these essentials
The exact essentials on your personal nursery list may vary a bit depending on your own schedule, where you live and your baby's nursery setup. You can use this list of nursery essentials from experienced parents as a guide to complete your nursery setup.
- White noise machine
- Humidifier
- Lamp with dimmer switch
- Soft padded nursery floor rug
- Changing table, pad and cover
- Electric outlet covers and other baby-proofing aids
- Rocking chair
- Small dresser or armoire for your baby's blankets, toys, clothing and supplies
With these nursery essentials at the ready, you will be ready to welcome your newborn baby into your family with confidence, comfort and style.
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