Designing a nursery for your new baby is a fun milestone but can also feel overwhelming. You want it to be a cute space but also functional and organized. With Pinterest and Instagram overflowing with picture-perfect baby room inspiration, it can be hard to figure out where to start, especially if this is your first child! Here\u2019s everything you need to know to create a nursery both you and your baby will love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With proper planning, you can design a nursery that can grow with your baby. The good news is you only need three pieces of furniture to fill your nursery: a crib, dresser, and a chair. Convertible cribs are smart investments because they can transform from a crib to a toddler bed and eventually into a double bed as your child grows, saving you from having to continuously buy new furniture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The next piece you\u2019ll want to buy is a comfortable rocker or glider chair. This will make late-night feedings more comfortable, especially if you accidentally fall asleep with the baby! Consider getting an ottoman or footrest to improve blood circulation in your legs since you\u2019ll be doing a lot of sitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You may have noticed we skipped the changing table. Here\u2019s why: your baby won\u2019t always be in diapers so you won’t always need a dedicated changing table. Instead, save some space and money by securing a changing topper on top of the dresser. You can use the dresser to store baby items like extra diapers and wipes, burp cloths, blankets, swaddles, and more. Once your baby is potty-trained, you can remove the changing topper and keep the dresser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most rooms have a single overhead light, but the last thing you\u2019ll want to do is turn on that bright light in the middle of the night. If possible, install a dimmer so you can control the brightness so you don\u2019t have to fumble to feed or change diapers in the dark. If a dimmer isn\u2019t possible, set up task lighting in key areas near the changing table and next to the chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll be spending a lot of time in your glider for\nfeedings, cuddling, and even naps. Create a nursing station with a small side\ntable and task lamp next to your chair. Keep the side table stocked with items\nyou may need like burp cloths, nursing pillow, breast pads and cream, and snacks\nand drinks for the parents (especially if you\u2019re breastfeeding) so you don\u2019t\nhave to get up to get something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keep efficiency, comfort, and safety at the forefront when deciding where to place your furniture. Start by placing your crib and then place the remaining items around it. Place the crib away from windows and avoid outside walls. Then set up your nursing station close to the crib so you don\u2019t have to walk across the room to place your baby back into bed after feeding or changing them. Place the changing station\/dresser and play area on the opposite side of the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If the idea of turning your baby\u2019s room into a perfectly coordinated space makes you anxious, feel free to skip it altogether! You can keep it simple by making the nursery an extension of your current interior design style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n