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Nursery Furniture Checklist | All You Need To Know!

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Setting up a new nursery for your little one can be overwhelming. As there are many options available to choose from, but only a few things are actually needed by you and your baby. So we have made a nursery furniture checklist for you to make sure you have everything that you’ll need to give a safe and comfortable environment to your little bundle of joy.

Remember to prioritise safety when selecting and setting up nursery furniture. It is helpful to ensure everything is easily accessible and functional for both you and your baby.

Here is a nursery furniture checklist for you which includes all the essentials that are required to set up a safe and highly functional space for your baby:

Nursery Furniture Checklist

For Sleeping:

  • Bassinet/ Crib Or Cot:

A bassinet or crib would be a good sleeping option for a newborn baby. Eventually they’ll be needing a cot to sleep in. As your baby is going to spend most of their time sleeping in their early months so choosing a safe and sturdy crib or cot for them is necessary. Here at Babymore we have a wide range for you to choose from so your baby gets the very best in terms of quality and safety.

  • Mattress:

You’ll need a firm, flat and breathable mattress that fits snugly in the crib. Use a waterproof and fireproof mattress cover to protect your mattress and increase its life. If you are looking to buy a durable and comfortable cot mattress for your little one you can visit our cot mattress collection at babymore.

For Feeding:

  • Rocking Or Nursing Chair:

Newborn babies feed after every 2 to 3 hrs so you’ll be needing a comfortable place to sit and feed them. This is where a rocking or arm chair will be helpful. Rocking motion of the rocking chair also helps soothe your baby. Here at babymore you can have a look at a variety of nursing chairs you can choose from.

  • Feeding /Nursing Pillow: 

Newborns feed after almost 2 to 3 hours and these frequent feeding sessions can be tiring. A feeding or nursing pillow allows you to comfortably support your baby in your lap whether you are breastfeeding or bottle feeding your baby.

For Changing:

  • Cot Top Changer or Dresser:

 You’ll need a cot top changer to lay your baby down while diaper changing. If you are running low on space you can also use a dresser for this purpose. You’ll need a soft and comfortable changing pad to place on top of your dresser so it can be used as a changing table as well. Here too baby more comes to serve your purpose by providing you a diverse range of cot top changers and dressers.

For Storage:

  • Dresser Or Chest of Drawers:

 Your nursery furniture checklist would be incomplete without a dresser or chest of drawers as you’ll need a place to store your little one’s clothes and other necessities. A dresser or chest of drawers can be helpful for this purpose. If you are looking for one you can have a look at babymore where you can find stylish and durable dressers or chest changers for your lovely baby.

  • Baskets Or Storage Bins:

Diapers, changing sheets, baby wipes, toys and other baby essentials should be easily accessible. But all this stuff can create a mess. To store and organise this stuff you’ll need baskets or storage bins.

Other Nursery Furniture Essentials For You:

For sleeping:

  • Crib Sheets:

 You’ll need 2 to 3 clean, light and fitted crib sheets to put on your mattress.

  • Baby Blankets Or Sleeping Bags:

Depending upon the temperature of the room you would need a baby blanket or baby sleeping bag for your little one to make them warm and cosy.

  • Swaddle:

Wrapping soothes newborn babies and helps them to sleep so you should have a swaddle to wrap your little one so they can feel nice and secure.

  • Nightlight:

 Soft lighting would be required for nighttime feedings and diaper changing.

For Feedings:

  • Muslin Cloth:

You will need muslin cotton cloth to clean your baby’s face after feeding.

  • Bottles:

 You’ll be needing 4 to 5 bottles to feed your baby from.

  • Bottle Steriliser:

To make your baby’s bottle germs free you’ll need to sterilise them at least once a day.

  • Bottle Warmer:

It provides a convenient and easy way to warm up a bottle of formula or breast milk.

For playing:

  • Cot Mobile:

A musical and colourful cot mobile can help your little one to focus on colours and shapes which can help in their visual and sensory development.

  • Play Mat:

They can give an interesting and stimulating environment to your baby to play. It’s a good thing to keep your little one engaged.

  • Baby Bouncer:

Your baby can have a comfortable and safe space to have fun in a baby bouncer. It is also going to give you some free time to enjoy a break or do other chores.

  • Toys:

 Choose age appropriate toys for your little one to play with.

For Safety:

Your baby’s safety is your number one priority so here are a few things that can be useful for this purpose:

  • Baby Monitor:

You can stay in visual contact with your baby while they are sleeping in another room.

  • Electric Outlet Covers, Table Edge Guards, Cabinet Locks:

All these are required to baby proof your room so accidents can be avoided when your baby becomes mobile.

For Decoration:

Once you have bought the basics you can add finishing touches by decorating your nursery.

  • Wall Art/ Wall Hangings:

These can help to add beauty to the nursery as well as create a stimulating environment for your little one.

  • Rugs:

They can give a cosy look to your baby’s nursery. Hope our nursery furniture checklist was helpful for you. Do have a look at our wide range of baby products at Babymore to help you set a perfect place for your little one.

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