Imagining your baby’s nursery is no longer just a dream; it’s time to organize the essentials for your little one’s room. This journey is truly thrilling! However, if you’re embarking on this path, you might feel inundated by the numerous choices at your disposal. 

 

Nursery Must-Haves For Sleep

Crib Or Bassinet

As a newborn, your baby has a few sleep options: a crib or a bassinet. To help you with your decision, we would recommend that you do your research, as there are a million and one different reasons why you might prefer one of the other. 

No matter what you choose now, your baby will eventually transition to a crib where they will spend a significant amount of time, so it’s essential to ensure it’s sturdy. Safety should always be your top priority when it comes to your baby’s rest, so while comforting things like the precious baby blankets and other nursery room accessories from Petite Lumiere that my little one never let go of, be sure they are swaddled to prevent any complications!

 

Mattress

When looking for a mattress, safety is crucial. For the safest option, select a breathable mattress, like Newton Baby’s Crib Mattress. It’s entirely breathable, comfortable, and washable!

That’s right! We offer the only washable crib mattress available. With our mattress, you can say farewell to concerns about sweaty backs, mould, bacteria, and allergens.

Once you do away with those worries, your little one can finally enjoy a restful night! Babies tend to sleep better on a Newton Baby mattress, as it provides more comfort compared to traditional mattresses, which can be unyielding and encased in plastic.

With the right mattress, you can relax knowing your baby isn’t resting on harmful materials such as foam, glue, or latex.

 

Mattress Pad And Cover

Numerous unavoidable messes and accidents are bound to happen in your baby’s crib throughout their first year and beyond. To prepare for this, consider our waterproof crib mattress pad, which makes any crib mattress easy to wash!

It’s fully breathable and waterproof, guarding your baby while shielding your mattress from leaks, moisture, and mould. It’s ideal for quick changes during those late-night mishaps!

 

Swaddles

Your baby is accustomed to being cosy and snug in your warm belly. To replicate that secure feeling outside of the womb—and to aid in better sleep!—swaddle your little one for the initial months of their life.

Consider Newton Baby’s 2-Pack Organic Swaddle Blankets to keep your baby safe and comfortable throughout the night. Our swaddles are entirely breathable, helping to maintain your baby’s temperature to prevent overheating during sleep.

 

Sheets

If you have a Newton Baby mattress, you can forgo the sheet. Our mattress covers are comfortable on their own!

However, if you’re using a different mattress (or simply prefer to include a fitted sheet for your baby’s sleep surface), look for sheets that are soft and safe—specifically, that is breathable.

For instance, your little one can breathe freely on Newton Baby’s Breathable Organic Cotton Sheets! Plus, the all-around elastic ensures a snug and secure fit for any crib mattress!

 

Nightlight

To create a soothing atmosphere and help your baby connect dim lighting with bedtime, include a nightlight in their room. You’ll also find this nursery essential useful when navigating to the nursery for those late-night feedings!

 

Nursery Essentials for Feeding  

Rocking Chair or Glider  

Once you welcome your baby home from the hospital, there will be numerous cuddles and feeding moments!  

This is where a rocking chair or glider becomes essential. It provides a cozy spot for you to sit during feedings, and the gentle rocking motion helps to calm your baby.  

Even after your little one has outgrown bottle-feeding or breastfeeding, the chair can still be used for reading, rocking, or late-night snuggles!  

 

Nursing Pillow  

In the initial days of your baby’s life, you’ll find yourself nursing at least eight to ten times each day. When you consider the length of each nursing session, that adds up to quite a bit of sitting time for feedings throughout the day!

Clearly, comfort is key. Whether you opt for breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, a nursing pillow enables you to safely and comfortably support your baby in your lap.  

 

Nursery Essentials for Diaper Changing  

Dresser/Changing Table and Changing Pad  

You’ll require a space to store all the essentials you received at your baby showers. A dresser serves as an ideal solution!  

Furthermore, if you’re short on space, your baby’s dresser can also function as a changing station. To enhance its multifunctionality, just add a soft changing pad and cover on top of it.  

Conveniently, the standard items needed for diaper changes—like wipes, nappies, and creams—can be kept in a top drawer of the dresser, right beneath the changing pad.  

By utilizing the dresser for changing, you can forgo buying a separate changing table!  

If you choose this option, always secure the changing pad to the dresser to prevent it from sliding off. Additionally, ensure the pad has safety straps to buckle around your baby to keep them from squirming or rolling.

 

Nursery Bag 

A nursery bag that is fully stocked is extremely important for your and the baby’s convenience. A well-packed nursery bag consists of several things, such as loads of nappies, one or two changes of clothing, baby wipes, mittens, socks, a sun hat, a warm hat (depending on the season, of course), sunscreen, their favourite toy/blanket, snacks, sterilised bottles and whatever you think you might need that day.

 

Feeding Station

Having a little space in the nursery for feeding after naps is a lifesaver. This could include a comfy chair that might recline for extra comfort or one that rocks. In your feeding station ,you could include a movable tiered tray that has all your feeding necessities, and the fact that this is movable means you can bring it with you wherever you are in the house.

Your movable tray could include breast pads, nipple shields, a breastfeeding pillow, nipple cream, a breast pump, 3-4 sanitised bottles, a steriliser, a bottle warmer and muslins. Depending on what you find a feeding time necessity, you might include some other extra items. 

 

Final Thought

When it comes to building the perfect nursery room, there are so many elements, items and things you need, but at the end of the day, you will make do with whatever you have. As long as you have the ultimate necessities, like the sterilisers and clothes, you will be fine, and your baby will be the happiest with you.