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Nursery essentials
Starting from scratch? Use our nursery checklist to find everything you need to create the cosiest room for your baby.
Baby beds
Newborn
With no concept of day or night, newborns will sleep for 8-18 hours, mostly waking to be fed. A Moses basket is lightweight, so you can easily move it and settle baby down nearby.
3-6 months
As baby grows, their sleep pattern changes. Now, they’ll be sleeping between 12–14 hours and with less night feeds, they should sleep longer. They’ll nap in the day too – a great chance to get them used to their cot.
6-12 months
With little or no night feeds, baby will have established a good bedtime routine, sleeping between 12–15 hours. This still includes a couple of daytime naps, but they should be able to begin to settle themselves and sleep in their cot or cot bed.
Cot mattresses
Making sure your baby has the right mattress is so important. Whether they're snoozing in a cot or cot bed, the mattress should be firm, flat and ideally have a washable cover for easy cleaning. Here are some other things to consider when deciding...
Cot mattress types
Pocket sprung - Has springs woven into individual pockets to provide support.
Spring - Springs are joined together by a coiled wire, which spreads baby’s weight across the surface.
Foam - Made from a block of foam with a memory foam layer. It responds to baby’s weight and moulds to their body shape to provide support.
Cot mattress size and fit
There should be a snug fit between the mattress and the sides of the cot, as this will ensure a safer sleep. At most, a 3cm gap is ideal, otherwise wriggling limbs may get caught between the mattress and the cot.
Check the measurements of your cot to help decide your mattress size.
Cot mattress materials
Any hypoallergenic mattresses are a great option, as they protect their sensitive skin.
Opt for reversible mattresses as it can easily be flipped during the night if it becomes wet.
Choose a waterproof, wipeable mattress cover that can easily be cleaned.
Aftercare
Depending on the mattress type you choose, regularly flip and rotate it to ensure all sides are used equally. When cleaning your mattress cover, we’d suggest using non-biological detergent for fabric, and a mild disinfectant or anti-bac for plastic.
Either vacuum or sponge wash any mattresses that don’t have a removable cover.
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Nursery furniture
Nursery storage
Tidy away those baby essentials easily with baskets, boxes and drawers. Select open shelving options for easy-to-reach items, and drawer cabinets for things you need less often.
Baby changing tables
A baby changing table or a baby changing unit is a great addition for any baby room or nursery. With storage underneath, they ensure all your changing essentials are readily to hand.
Nursing chairs
These high-backed chairs gently rock and offer you and your baby support and comfort whilst feeding. Choose one to suit your scheme for a calming look.
Fitted sheets and mattress protectors
A clean mattress will help your baby sleep comfortably and breathe easy. Fitted sheets make night changes quick and easy, while waterproof protectors are great for any leaks.
Nappy bins
A fresh and simple way to manage dirty nappies, and to keep odours at bay.
Baby monitors
Feel reassured while your baby is sleeping. Often with app control, built in cameras and two-way talk options, a baby monitor is an invaluable nursery accessory.
Blinds, blackout blinds and curtains
Keep out the light, keep in the warmth. Curtains, blinds and blackout blinds are absolute must-haves for any nursery.
Sleep essentials
Create the right sleep environment for them. Room thermometers help keep the temperature in check. And, sleep aids use lights, colours and soothing sounds to help settle your baby.
Nursery furniture sets
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Top picks
Nursery décor ideas
Neutral nursery ideas
Create an oh-so-adorable nursery with a light, bright and neutral colour scheme.
DIY nursery décor
Add a personal touch to their first bedroom by upcycling a piece of furniture. Use a chalky finish furniture paint for a soft pastel finish.
Create a gallery wall
Arrange different sized pictures and framed photos to create a mini gallery. Try different layouts on your floor first. Take a picture of the look you like, so you have an easy-to-recreate reference.
Dreamy bedding
From cartoon characters and playful prints to minimal and geometric designs, choose a bedding set to suit the space.
Nursery accessories
Moving up to toddler
Ready for the jump to a toddler bed? Here's how to easily transition their space into something a little more toddler friendly.
Update their accessories
PAW patrol mad? Hey Duggee fan? By the age of two your tot will no doubt have a 'favourite thing' - but before you start painting the wall Peppa Pig pink, remember this might just be a fad. Instead just swap out their bedding and accessories to update the space without committing too much to a theme.
Invest in a toddler bed
It's time to seek out their first 'proper' bed - eek! We love the playful Scandi-inspired style of our Bodie snoozer, but we've got styles with built-in storage too if you're looking for something really practical.
Rethink your storage
Have a little declutter before you start - you'll probably find a heap of baby things you don't need in their room anymore. Once these are out the way (or in storage) you'll have freed up some space for toy and book storage.
Create space for them to play
There's a lot of playing and exploring to be done now they're toddling about. Adding in a cosy rug on the floor, a mini armchair, or tiny table creates little pockets of play (and helps to contain some of the mess).
Keep their things in easy reach
Make them feel like a grown-up and include safe storage styles that their little hands can reach. Low open shelving for books, mini clothes rails for dress up costumes and baskets for toys work well, and will encourage tidy habits (well, we can hope).
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