Essential Items for Your Baby's Nursery
You’re about to bring a child into the world, but there really is nothing more exciting than finally getting around to designing your little one’s very first nursery. One of the things at the top of your list should be getting the nursery furniture ready.
Whilst you want to ensure you have all your essentials for your newborn baby, you also don’t want to overwhelm yourself with unnecessary purchases. The nursery is often the first room to become filled quickly, so it’s best to get the essentials sorted first.
To help soon-to-be parents, we have put together a helpful guide to essential pieces of furniture that you should consider buying for your nursery. The sheer amount of choice can start to become overwhelming, but we are here to help.
For example, does picking the highest-quality nursery furniture set mean it also aligns with safety standards? When you curate nursery ideas, does style also come into play? Do you need a nursery chair? All these questions are best figured out early on.
Cots & Cot Beds
The most important piece of furniture that every nursery will need is a cot. Eventually, when children are out of their bedside cots, they will go into their room, into their cots—so it’s important to consider this early on. Our range of cots and cot beds offers families the perfect combination of style, quality and practicality. Here are some of our favourites we’d recommend:
Obaby Stamford Luxe Cot Bed
The Obaby Stamford Luxe Cot Bed in Warm Grey is perfect for your little one from birth and can adapt to every early development stage. Starting as a cot, the Luxe features an adjustable mattress base, making it easy and convenient for you to adjust the height as your baby grows.
Tutti Bambini Tivoli Cot Bed
The Tutti Bambini Tivoli Cot Bed in Navy is a stylish silhouette and a distinctive colour, the Tivoli cot bed provides a sophisticated yet practical sleeping space for your child. The cot top changer and under-bed storage drawer are nifty add-ons that can be purchased separately.
CuddleCo Ada Cot Bed
The CuddleCo Ada Cot Bed is the perfect addition to a contemporary or more traditional-style nursery. Ada is a modern classic with sleek contemporary lines and soft ash tones. Its subtle colour palette makes it easy to match with most nursery interiors.
Chests & Changing Units
By now, it’s expected that your baby will have accumulated more clothes than you, so having a good-sized chest of drawers is essential for your nursery. Get organised and choose your chest of drawers to ensure you’re prepared for babies arrival.
Tutti Bambini Verona Chest Changer
The Tutti Bambini Verona Chest Changer in Dove Grey/Oak is designed with clean lines and finished in dove grey and oak; the Verona nursery chest of drawers promises a beautiful traditional look for your nursery. The changing unit will be suitable for years of use, with three full-length drawers and a fully removable changing top.
Obaby Maya Changing Unit
The Maya changing unit is the perfect storage companion. It features three 34L capacity drawers with recessed handles, enabling you to easily put away and quickly locate your little one’s belongings. Once the changing area is no longer required, it can be removed to create a stylish chest of drawers that can be used for years to come.
Silver Cross Bromley Dresser
The Silver Cross Bromley Dresser in White is the perfect piece of furniture for style and organisation. It offers a pure white finish and cast pewter handles. With three deep drawers and an integrated changer top, the dresser is built to last.
Wardrobes
If your drawers just aren’t quite enough, or you find out you’re having twins and need double the room, wardrobes are another great essential. If you've reached the nesting stage, the wardrobe should be on your list.
Obaby Maya Double Wardrobe
The Maya double wardrobe puts style and functionality at the forefront, offering the ideal storage solution for your little one’s clothes. The ample cupboard space features two hanging rails and a single full-width shelf. There are double soft-close doors with recessed handles. Putting your baby’s adorable outfits away has never been easier.
Silver Cross Bromley Wardrobe
The Silver Cross Bromley Wardrobe in White will help parents stay tidy and organised. Featuring twin hanging rails and an overhead shelf, The pure white finish is complemented by contrasting cast pewter handles for a timeless and elegant look.
CuddleCo Clara Double Wardrobe
The CuddleCo Clara 2-Door Double Wardrobe is a nursery staple. With a contemporary cashmere finish and gold brushed handles, the Clara wardrobe will make a stunning addition to any nursery interior or add a little extra practicality to your Clara 2-piece nursery furniture set. The nursery wardrobe has a classic design that will stand the test of time.
Feeding Chairs & Footstools
You’ll probably spend a lot of time in your baby’s nursery, so it’s important to invest in a comfy chair. We have a wide variety of chairs to suit your nursery decor.
Tutti Bambini Michah Chair
The Tutti Bambini Micah Chair is carefully crafted from soft fabric; its curved edges and ergonomic design promise optimal back and arm support. Take a moment to unwind, relax, and elevate your comfort by propping your feet on the matching footstool. As your baby grows, transform the Micah into a stylish armchair with convertible legs, ensuring lasting functionality and chic appeal.
Obaby Savannah Swivel Glider Recliner
The Obaby Savannah Swivel Glider Recliner Chair is designed with comfort in mind. It is the perfect modern classic to add a stylish and contemporary feel to your nursery.
Moses Baskets & Bedside Cribs
For the first 6 months of your baby’s life, they will be in a Moses basket or a bedside crib, so it’s important not to forget this essential piece of nursery furniture.
The Little Green Sheep Organic
The Little Green Sheep Organic Knitted Moses Basket + Rocking Stand in Linen allows you to create the most natural sleeping environment from day one. Thanks to the two sturdy handles, you can easily move the baby around the house from room to room.
Tutti Bambini CoZee Bedside Crib
The Tutti Bambini CoZee Bedside Crib brings the comfort of a full night’s sleep to your whole family with the Tutti Bambini Cozee Bedside Crib. Its clever design allows your little one to sleep safely and soundly at the same time as you, just inches away
We hope this list of nursery essentials has eased the pressure of parenthood. If you have questions or need advice on any of the recommended products, contact our expert team or chat to our product specialists in store who will support you through these big decisions.
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