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1. Apply a prismatic film to your windows to give you privacy without blocking out the sunlight. When the sun hits it, the room will erupt with rainbows that will delight you and your child.
2. Keep your little one cozy in a 3-in-1 crib that grows with them. It converts from baby crib to toddler bed and then daybed. The simple design and colors mean it'll go well with almost any type of nursery theme and decor.
3. Or have a fancy gold crib that'll be your nursery's focal point. This one screams "look at me!" and you can easily decorate the rest of the room around it. It has three different heights for the mattress, so as your little tyke grows, you can lower the mattress so they can't stand up and try to crawl out.
4. Help sooth your baby to sleep with a galaxy projector that displays stars and moons all over the ceiling and walls. You can display red, green, blue, or white, or have it create a display that incorporates all the colors. There's also a timer setting if you don't want it to run all night.
5. Keep a watchful eye on your snoozing baby with a Nanit Pro smart baby monitor and floor stand. The clarity is incredible, and it tells you things like the room temperature (super important for newborns!) and humidity level. From the app you can also adjust the optional nightlight (it's on top of the camera so it shoots up onto the ceiling), turn on the microphone so you can hear your baby if they start crying or making weird noises, and even play soothing music. The night vision is crystal clear, too!
Promising review: "Hands down best baby monitor. It is so easy to see her at night and the alerts give me peace of mind that she is safe sleeping. We have the stand so it is easy to move from bassinet to her crib without having to put holes in the wall. It has also been great while sleep training because I can see her and know she is safe, even though she is sad about having to learn her independent sleep skills." —Hillery York
Get it from Amazon at $309.89.
6. Make sure you have a comfortable place to sit, especially for feedings and napping, with this glider and matching ottoman. There's even a side pocket that can fit a phone or tablet, in case you want to read or listen to a podcast while your baby naps on you.
7. Or be so incredibly comfortable with a splurge-worthy glider that truly does it all — swivels, rocks, and reclines! I have this in our nursery and use it for hours each day, and when my toddler was still doing multiple night feedings when she was an infant I was in and out of it all night long, and sometimes even slept there because it reclines so far back. There's a button on the inside of the arm that you press for it to recline, and there are two USB ports so you can make sure your various devices are charged if baby decides to take a nap on you for hours.
8. Create an out-of-this-world nighttime experience, thanks to this rechargeable 3D moon lamp. It can rotate between 16 colors and is controlled via touch or remote control.
9. Make sure electrical outlets are covered with these easy-to-install plastic outlet covers. They pop right into the outlet and are really hard to get out, which is exactly what you need when your baby or toddler starts getting curious.
10. Organize all their books in this four shelf storage rack. The books won't fall out because they're tucked into the sleeves, and the sleeves are made from a really soft material that your kiddo will like playing with. The rack displays books with covers forward, making it easy for children to identify and grab their favorites.
11. Or use a clear acrylic shelf that mounts to the wall to show off your little one's favorite reads. This keeps books off the ground and will help keep your nursery tidy.
12. Use a dual-sided organic mattress with one side that's firm for infants and the other that's more plush and moldable for toddlers. It also comes with a waterproof exterior protector so it'll be safe when a nighttime accident happens.
Promising review: "Very comfy, easy to clean since it has a cover over the mattress, dual-sided — labeled 'toddler' and the other 'infant.' My toddler sleeps great in it. Would recommend!" —Anna Hearn
Get it from Amazon for $119.99.
13. And cover your crib mattress with a super soft muslin fitted sheet. The colors are all neutral, and the material feels like a cloud.
14. Or give your baby's crib some pattern with a fitted crib sheet that's 100% organic cotton. There are over 34 colors and patterns available, so you'll definitely find something to match even the most unusual nursery themes.
Promising review: "I am reviewing this sheet after using it for the past year and a half. When my son was born, I bought two different sheets from two different brands — this was one of them. He has peed on them, he has pooped on them, they’ve been washed over and over, and all this time later the Burt's Bees brand still looks and feels as good as new, while the other one you can definitely see signs of wear. This sheet has stayed so nice and clean looking that I’m going to save it for the next one. Baby stuff is expensive, so you want items that will last without needing a replacement, and this definitely fits the bill." —meeks
Get it from Amazon for $15.16+ (available in 34 colors and patterns).
15. Use a round side table with a cloth storage basket to hold books and toys. The legs are circular, so no worrying about your kid bumping their head on a sharp edge. The tray table comes off for easy cleaning.
16. Keep track of your child's growth with a ruler wall hanging. It goes all the way up to 6-feet-6-inches, so you can track their height even when they're not so little anymore. It's made of canvas and is waterproof, so you'll be able to use it for decades with proper care.
17. If you have a baby who doesn't like to keep still when they're on the changing table, consider hanging a felt jungle mobile above them so they get distracted by it.
18. Or if your baby is super chill on the changing table so you want to put the mobile above the crib, use a wooden mobile arm that snaps right onto the crib. That way you don't need to figure out how to hang it from the ceiling.
19. Lock stinky diapers away with a Diaper Genie that really does do a great job of locking in the smell, because who wants to hang out in a nursery that vaguely smells of poop!?
Promising review: "We have two older children and got a kind of cheap diaper pail for them. There was always a diaper smell in their nursery. We thought we were done having children (haha) and chucked that pail in the trash when our 2-year-old potty trained (imagine Office Space with the copy machine). Surprise, five years later, a new baby on the way. My husband said don’t waste time or money on a new diaper pail. I saw this one and figured we would try. Seven months in, table foods have started, many blowouts, and this diaper pail is great. We actually keep it in the living room, and no smell!" —Mark Twain
Get it from Amazon for $47.99+ (available in three colors).
20. And make sure you stock up on refills with an eight-pack of Diaper Genie refills that total 270 bags and up to 2,160 newborn diapers. Trust me, the name brand uses a thicker plastic than the generic and it really does make a difference when it comes to holding in the smell.
Promising review: "We switched to the cheaper brand for a few weeks, and we are back to these! They are worth the extra for a couple of reasons: 1) The cheaper brands have thinner plastic so they smell worse. 2) Not sure how to explain this exactly, but when I put a diaper in the cheaper liner, the liner would bunch up and have excess plastic go through the little hole in the Diaper Genie, meaning I was wasting a few inches every time I changed a diaper, so it really was not worth the cheaper price! Hope that helps you justify the additional cost!" —Michelle Salim
Get it from Amazon for $47.99 (available in two scents).
21. Organize all of your baby's diaper changing supplies with a nursery organizer that can hang right on the crib/changing table or from the wall. I personally have this and hang it right above my child's changing table, that way everything I need is within reach. It can hold soooo many diapers — I only refill twice a month. There's a special spot on top for wipes, and ample mesh pockets and fabric shelves for holding everything from diaper rash creams to lotions and more.
Promising review: "Initially I put this on my baby registry and didn’t receive it, so I made due for a few weeks occupying a drawer with diaper products. Since I’m dealing with limited space in the nursery, drawers are a hot commodity, so I purchased this and am so happy I did! It has been a game changer in making diaper changes and organization a breeze. I hung mine on the wall, but it would work great using the very sturdy hooks. Packaging was perfect, and transaction was smooth. It’s well worth the money; just get it — you won’t be sorry. I also got one for the play yard and highly recommend it as well." —TracieAmazonShop
Get it from Amazon for $29.92+ (available in gray and white).
22. When your child hits a milestone (their first birthday is a good one!) gift them a wooden name puzzle that will double as decor while keeping them entertained and helping develop their fine motor skills.
23. Make sure there's ample soft seating with a couple of gorgeous floor pillows. These easily stack when not in use, and your youngster will love climbing and playing on them.
24. Keep precious keepsakes safe in an embroidered box from Rifle Paper Co. A lock of hair from that first haircut, the first tooth to fall out, the heartfelt letters and cards from loved ones...it can all go in here for safekeeping.
25. Keep your nursery tidy with an over-the-door organizer that doesn't take up valuable drawer or closet space. There are five pockets total and four of them have clear fronts so you know exactly what's inside them.
Promising reviews: "We purchased these to add over the door in our nursery to add a little bit more space, and they worked perfectly!" —Amanda Bridges
"It holds a lot of things and is sturdy. Provides extra storage without taking up too much room. I use this to hold extra diapers, swaddles, crib sheets, socks, etc. for our nursery." —Victoria Pomposo
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in six colors).
26. Illuminate your nursery in the most magical way with a DIY octopus paper light shade. It'll be really fun to put together (especially if your kid is old enough to help), and when it's lit up it creates a beautiful pattern on the walls and ceiling.
27. Keep toys tidy and organized with a toy organizer. There are 12 bins of various sizes, so you can really keep a lot of stuff in these.
Promising reviews: "Wow. My husband and I usually like to discuss if a purchase was worth it or not when we buy the item and use it for a while, and this toy organizer was perfect for my son's room! We’re both very happy with our purchase. Not only is this sturdy and has that good-quality feeling, but it was extremely easy to put together! It took us five minutes, and that was it. Also the TOYS it can hold! It holds all of the toys in my son's room!! (The ones that fit.) My son used to have a cheaper toy organizer that was cloth, and he destroyed that thing within months, but with this organizer it is sturdy, and there’s not much he can do to try and break it. He is 2.5 years old, and it’s very easy for him to access his toys and get what he wants, so overall this was a great purchase, and I highly recommend these for anyone who has toddlers, classrooms, daycares, kids, etc.! You can use these things to hold more than just toys; they could be shoe cubbies, snack holders, books, whatever you can imagine! It’s a great size for little ones, and it is just a great product to have." —Destiny Jackson
"We actually have this in the closet in the nursery to organize all the miscellaneous baby stuff — shoes, lotions, shampoos, bottles, first aid stuff. Once she gets older, we’ll be able to use it for toy storage. I like that you can remove the bins and organize them however you want." —Meg
Get it from Amazon for $58.86+ (available in five colors).
28. Use a pack of 50 velvet baby hangers to keep all the tiny clothes organized in the closet. These can easily hold all the tiny sizes, from preemie to toddler. And the velvet helps the delicate clothes stay on the hook.
Promising review: "Bought these to hang up baby clothes in my daughter's nursery. They are a perfect size for little clothes, and the velvet helps make sure that the clothes stay on the hanger and don't fall off. They seem to be sturdily made and I think will last us for years. Very happy with this purchase!" —Amazon Customer
Get a pack of 50 from Amazon for $23.99 (available in 10 colors).
29. Hold an impressive amount of toys in a woven basket with major boho vibes. It's actually absurd how many toys fit into this thing. And it's super soft and easy to move, so your kid will love rummaging through it to find their favorites.
30. Hang some blackout curtains with strategically placed tiny holes so it creates the illusion of a starry night when pulled shut. Now nap time will be an out-of-this-world experience!
Promising review: "I love these curtains — we bought a second set after we got the first one! The material is really nice and does a good job blocking out light. The star cutouts are very neatly done as well (no stray threads or fraying so far). I put these in my infant son's room to help block out a street light, and they do a great job, even with the starlight holes. It's not too bright when you look at the light coming through, even at midnight. My favorite part (which I didn't even think of when I bought these) is that the light shining through casts a little star on the wall opposite from where they are. It makes you feel like you are surrounded by stars, without needing those silly plastic glow in the dark things you glue to the wall or ceiling." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $14.95+ (available in two sizes and seven colors).
31. Help your baby relax but still be engaged with a BabyBjörn Bouncer that's super safe. Even newborns can learn to bounce in it, which helps tire them out so they sleep for longer periods of time. Plus, as a parent, you can be in the same room with this but do other tasks (fold laundry, restock the diapers, etc.) knowing your baby is happy and secure.
32. Snap the most epic baby pics with a 100% organic cotton macramé baby swing that can hold babies and toddlers up to 50 pounds. There's even a macramé belt so fussy kids can't wiggle themselves out.
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 $69.99.
33. And make sure to document important milestones during photo sessions with a letter board set. I'm talking birthdays, first words, crawling, etc.! It's also nice to leave cute messages on it for the adults who spend time in the nursery.
You whenever you walk into your nursery now:
