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1. A stained glass lighthouse night-light that'll be comforting on dark Nights In Rodanthe (or wherever you live) — keeping your little one feeling safe and calm no matter what storms come their way.
I had the hardest time picking a favorite lighthouse lamp to feature! If your nursery's color scheme is a little different, this pastel option is also lovely. Be sure to check out every available style!
Promising review: "This is a nice accent light. It is well made and just the thing I was looking for, although I didn’t know it!" —James Blanton
Get it from Amazon for $109.99.
2. A shell-shaped play mat you can easily move around when you're in the mood to watch some TV while your kiddo works on tummy time. This thing is so cute it's well worth ~shelling~ out the extra money on!
This cute studio is in Warsaw, Poland. The fabric goods available are made with 100% natural materials and the shop does their best to use recycled good such as buttons, wool, and cloths whenever they can. They have dozens of quilted mats like the one above to chose from, and also have a solid collection of bedding and decor.
Promising review: "This is very well made and absolutely beautiful! I will definitely order from this lovely shop again in the future!" —Frederike
Get it from Moi Mili on Etsy for $78.50 (originally $92.36; available in several colors and sizes).
3. A muslin security blanket featuring a tiny plush star or moon that's sure to teach your little sailer to look to the stars and let the constellations guide them.
Promising review: "We love our star lovey! It’s so cute and cozy. It washes really nice and the colors are so good!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in six styles).
4. A woven pendant light for folks who want a bright vibe that make them feel like they are living Under The Tuscan Sun — from the comfort of their nursery.
6. A driftwood tray — you're gonna love having small details like these when storing diapers and wipes would otherwise be bland and boring.
Promising review: "Wow!!! It's beautiful!!! The amount of wood alone is worth the price, then, add the talent of the craftsmanship. I do plan to purchase another one some day." —Kindle Customer
Get it from Amazon for$79.99.
7. A plush pelican so you can decorate the "sky" at your child's bedside beach. Hang this critter from the ceiling or let it perch on a chair. Either way, this cute doll can add that extra titch of whimsy you didn't know you needed.
This small business is located in the States and owned by Roi and Mary, who have a collection of home goods ranging from kitchen settings to nursery decor – all in modern, minimalist designs worth drooling over.
Promising review: "Perfect addition to the nursery!! I added a baby to crest a stork scene!!" —Dena Turk
Get it from Authentic Nest on Etsy for $31.41 (originally $41.88; available in two colors).
8. A set of four dried palm leaves, because having some sort of florals in the baby's room sounds nice *but* keeping a kid alive is hard enough as it is. Get these and avoid worrying about nursing plants at the same time. You're doing so much already and Something's Gotta Give.
I own these! I love plants and have filled just about every nook and cranny of my apartment with something green. To help balance all the work that goes into my watering schedule, I've got several dried bouquets so I don't have to take care of *everything.* My palm leaves are in a vase on their own, but these would look great paired with other dried florals or as a unique wall piece.
Get them from Amazon for $24.95.
9. A Stokke oval mini crib with a minimalist design that's practically begging to be paired with your light linens and sea glass wall decor. This four-in-one bed is designed in a kit to grow with your baby from infancy throughout childhood. It has lockable swivel wheels, the ability to adjust the mattress height, and maximum air circulation to let your baby feel the ocean breeze (or your upright fan).
10. A swivel chair made with a loose cover of natural fabric, for holding your kiddo close during late-night feedings and nap times. Fortunately this is comfortable enough for your OWN nap if your child always wakes up the moment you try and leave the room.
Promising review: "I placed this chair in my daughter’s nursery and it’s so cute and the perfect size! I love it." —Breneigh Hodges
Get it from Amazon for $223.99+ (available alone, with an ottoman, or with pillows).
11. And a daisy panel curtain that'll block out light while still keeping your kid's room open and airy. It's a real ~tassel~ finding curtains this cute these days...grab these while they're still around!
Promising review: "These are fantastic and everything I had hoped they would be. The fabric is like a light canvas. It’s a heavy feeling fabric but it won’t weigh a curtain rod down. They’re beautiful curtains...just buy them!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $25+ (available in seven sizes and three patterns).
12. A baby name banner in an elegant, minimal design that's gonna complement your home decor rather than clash with it. Go ahead, show off little Nancy Meyers' name with pride!
Small business owner and home decor creator, Cherie Herschberger's shop has the perfect mix of personalized pieces and ready-to-ship decor that'd upgrade any ol' wall in your place. The shop is based in Lititz, Pennsylvania.
Promising review: "I was so impressed with how our sign turned out. It’s so perfect for our little nursery!!" —Morgan Paluch
Get it from Cherie Kay Signs on Etsy for $39.10+ (available in two sizes and six colors).
14. A woven changing table basket that'll give your child a cozy (and yes, GORGEOUS) changing station. After your baby grows out of it, this'll work great to display toys, plants, books, etc. — meaning you'll have a good reason to keep the memories of their baby days around the house always.
This WOC-owned business was founded by Coretta Owusu. Her passion for the artisans of West Africa encouraged Owusu to build a brand that would "display the true beauty of African design to the world by giving locals an opportunity to truly benefit from the art they create." The Etsy shop is run by Linda Fuller in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania. To see more, check out their website!
Promising review: "This is just as described and works perfectly for our little bundle of joy." —Louise Svetlik
Get it from Design Dua on Etsy for $95+ (available with or without bedding and leather).
15. A wrapped rope mirror for helping bounce light around the room and letting you ~reflect~ on your great decorating skills every time you check in on the baby.
Promising review: "This is a good quality and size for the price. It's exactly what I was looking for for a nautical nursery." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in four shapes).
16. An ocean blue weighted sleep sack — this thing is seriously gonna help your 9-month-old-nanny sleep soundly while drifting off to dreamland. If Diane Keaton has taught us anything, it's that life is better when wearing lots of layers! Plus, it'll look on point when hung over your crib.
Babylist is a woman-owned registry that allows you to register for *anything* you need. The site is curated by experts who have throughly tested every item, so you can feel confident even if you have no idea where to start. You will receive 15% off any item you don't get from your registry, and you can add non-baby items from ANY store (on your second child and have plenty of baby things, but need a coffee maker to keep YOU going? Add it to to your Babylist!).
Promising review: "Buy. This. Now. I bought the 0-6 months and started using it when my son was 4.5 months old (when we started sleep training). This sleep sack is amazing! Seriously. It’s the best baby item I have. I bought two of the 6–12 months and two of 12–24 months and just pre-ordered two of the 24-36 months. My son consistently sleeps 10–12 hrs since he was 4.5 months (currently 11 months old) and this sleep sack is the reason. Buy two. I promise you it’s worth it." —Yasmin
Get it from Babylist for $85 (available in sizes 0-6M–6-12M and five colors).
17. A piece of tropical wall art — you won't beleaf how much character this simple wall hanging adds in your baby's room!
This small business is owned by Nhan and based in Hanoi, Vietnam. You can find all sorts of gorgeous fiber wall art and storage solutions.
Get it from Bean Daikon on Etsy for $46.60+ (available in 15 sizes and several custom colors).
18. A handmade macramé baby swing so lovely all the pictures of your kid bouncing around are sure to look like a photo shoot, even if their chaotic energy sometimes makes you seasick.
Promising review: "This has been a great photography prop. It’s very sturdy, it’s easy to hang up, and it's super easy to store. This is beautiful." —Mike Austill
Get it from Amazon for $85.
19. A reversible play mat — this BPA-free beauty is a tummy time must-have! Your adventurous baby is gonna love rolling, crawling, and lounging around on this ocean map. Honestly? This thing is a treasure.
20. A side table that's sturdy and sure to be loved by your baby as they start standing. Keep this weighed down at the bottom and pushed up against a wall so your kiddo can use the ropes to pull themselves up! Spiffy!
21. A pastel rainbow stacker with an open-ended design that'll give your child limitless options while playing make believe — from infancy until well into their formative years.
22. A chair hammock for reading time, nap time snuggling, or simply when you and your kiddo want to ~hang out~ together.
Grab some pebble wall hooks so you can keep the hammock safely on display (and out of reach) when you aren't around to supervise. Then it'll simply look like some cute netting decor!
Promising review: "I live in an apartment and I could not afford the stand so I ordered this version. I now have my little piece of heaven. I love my chair hammock!!" —Cheryl S.
Get it from Yellow Leaf Hammocks for $179 (available in nine styles or your own design).
23. A portable conch shell night-light — put this by your changing station and make nighttime diaper changes WAY easier, because we know It's Complicated. Using your cellphone's flashlight when digging around for baby powder is way harder than things need to be.
Promising review: "This light is better than you think! I absolutely love this for our nursery! It's bright enough for diaper changes but soft enough to use as a night light. Plus IT TIMES OUT! I didn't even know this was a feature but it makes it all the more wonderful. I can turn it on for feedings and diaper changes then leave it on while my child falls back to sleep and it turns itself off." —Mike
Get it from Amazon for $22.99.
24. Or a pearl lamp so dang darling it'd practically be ~shellfish~ to not get it for your baby's room!
The battery-powered pearl light can be removed from the ceramic shell base and carried around, making this a great choice for children who like having a night-light nearby.
Promising review: "This is a pretty and unique light but be aware, the battery only lasts about 48 hours so I removed one star. It is quirky and unique mood lighting." —T3268
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in two colors).
25. An aquatic fitted crib sheet so dang darling you might start ~fishing~ around to find a matching set to put on your own bed.
These 200-thread count sheets are made of 100% organic cotton percale.
Get it from West Elm for $35 (also available in a pair).
26. An arched floor mirror you can mount on the wall so your kiddo can see themselves when you dress them in some *primo* beachwear. That turtleneck and linen pant pairing could also use a kaftan...don't you think?
Last year I moved into an apartment with windows in awkward areas, making my living room darker than it should be during the day. I got this so I could bounce some light from the windows to the other end of the room and it works perfectly!
Promising review: "This is definitely the most I’ve ever spent on a mirror but I’m super pleased with it! The reflection is great and I didn’t notice any flaws or warping. I would highly recommend." —Annalee
Get it from Amazon for $119.99+ (available in three colors).
27. A luxe all-natural cotton blanket that's warm and durable. This easy-to-wash blanket is sure to handle all stains that come its way. Dirt, spitup or grease from a dropped slice of Mystic Pizza? No problem!
ChappyWrap is a family-owned small business based in New England. P.S. I have my own growing ChappyWrap collection...I just recently purchased my THIRD blanket. Is it unnecessary to have that many blankets in an NYC apartment? Yes. Will I be getting more because the quality is out of this world and *perfect* for parents of children and pets? YES I WILL. They are super durable and great for beach days, picnics, forts, and cuddling up during movie nights.
Promising review: "You know those nights you dream of? Cuddled on the couch with a glass of wine, candles, your favorite show, and the coziest blanket? ChappyWrap is that blanket that completes the perfect night in! No other blanket competes.” —Emma
Get the mini ship version for $55 and the standard lobster one for $135, both from ChappyWrap.
28. A rattan dresser with a sturdy frame and lightweight drawers your kiddo can open and close all on their own. There are safety hooks in the back that allow kids to open the drawers without pulling them out. On-theme furniture with kids in mind? Sign me UP.
Promising review: "We use this as a toy chest. It hides all of the toys nicely and it's easy for our 14-month-old to open and close drawers on her own. It even comes with little safety hooks installed so the baskets can't be completely removed. Very happy!" —Casandra
Get it from Amazon for $327.99+ (available in three colors).
29. A set of shell shadow boxes that'll give your nursery an Ina-approved beach house touch even if you live way down in the desert.
Promising review: "This is a very nice set of three coastal themed shadow boxes. They are about 7" square, the shells inside are resin but don't look cheap, and the burlap matting is a nice soft shade. I hung these in my coastal themed bedroom and they look beautiful. I set them in a straight line over a reading chair. There is always a chance of overdoing a theme and things start to look gimmicky. This shadow box set, with the size and soft colors, doesn't overwhelm or look cheap. I love how they look on my blue wall!" —Mary C. McDonald
Get them from Amazon for $29.99.
30. An ocean waves drip painting kit — grab a set and decorate your baby's place with something handmade by you. When they are old enough to realize you made this cool piece yourself I'm certain they're gonna shout "Mama, Mia!" with awe.
You'll get a canvas, acrylic paint, pouring medium, pouring cups, and a connection activity card with this set.
This woman-owned small business was founded by Mika in Seattle, Washington. I've followed the shop's Instagram account for ages, where you can see the steps their community takes for "unique personal growth, creative discovery, and zenful reflection." The DIY craft kits and journaling tools available are such a great way to tune into yourself and make something beautiful. Don't miss checking out their website while you're at it!
Promising review: "This was such a fun activity! I did this with my daughters, ages 5 and 7, and they loved it! The colors are gorgeous and the painting turned out beautiful! Shipping was also very fast. Thank you!" —Yoshie Kim
31. An ocean mobile — babies spend a whole lot of time looking at mobiles and, with one this unique, they may just keep it up for good! I mean...this thing is ~whaley~ cute.
Promising review: "It is a perfectly simple and beautiful mobile for my little girl's nursery! I am 100% happy with my purchase! I love when I find handmade products by family-owned-and-operated businesses, big or small!" —Sarah D Crezee
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in five styles).
32. A beach cottage candle you can light when you're snuggling up with your (sometimes smelly) baby in the Safe Haven you made especially for them.
33. And finally, a wooden music box — a keepsake gift your mini coastal grandmother is sure to treasure until they are well into their *actual* octogenarian years.
I. Love. This. Music. Box. I have a room in my home full of picture books (I like what I like!) and I've started decorating the room with wooden toy decor. Odin Parker is my go-to stop for personal shopping serotonin and when I saw this music box I knew it was a need. It's even cuter in person! The little song is lovely, the boat moves around the whale, and even when turned off I get compliments on how cute it is.
Get it from Odin Parker for $80.
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