10/07/2022
Ultimate Nursery Checklist
For many (if not most) parents-to-be, the nursery becomes the most important room in the house! If you’ve been enjoying your time nesting but aren’t sure if you have all the essentials, use our baby nursery checklist for a complete list of things you may need for your little one’s arrival:
1. Crib.
When it comes to newborn baby necessities, the crib tops our checklist. Your baby will need a safe crib to sleep in, as they’ll be snoozing at least 16 hours a day, or more, in the early days and weeks! A crib can be expensive, but you can get many years of use out of it if you choose a style that converts into a toddler bed and then a daybed. Some models can even convert into a full-sized bed later on! With cribs, it’s safest to buy new; that way, you’ll know that your baby’s crib meets all the latest safety standards.
2. Crib mattress.
One of the most important newborn baby essentials is a firm mattress that fits the crib you’ve bought perfectly. This is the safest surface for sleep.
3. Bedding.
You won’t need much bedding—just a waterproof mattress cover and several fitted sheets that fit your crib mattress perfectly. Keeping your baby’s crib bare (free of any other type of bedding, including blankets, top sheets, pillows, and bumper pads, as well as toys) helps reduce the risk of suffocation and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
4. Bassinet.
Although this item is optional, we added it to our newborn checklist because some parents prefer to use a bassinet in the first few weeks. Bassinets are small and portable; they take up less room than cribs and can be moved easily from room to room. Of course, your little one will eventually need a crib, too.
5. Night light.
You’ll be thanking us for adding this newborn baby essential to our checklist! When you’re making your way to the nursery in the middle of the night for feedings, a night light is a true newborn necessity. It lets you see where you’re going and what you’re doing without having to turn on any bright lights. As your little one gets older, a night light may also provide reassurance when they wake up in the middle of the night.
5. White-noise machine or music player.
White noise or soft music may help comfort your newborn or even help them fall asleep.
6. Humidifier.
A humidifier helps moisturize the air. Your baby’s healthcare provider may recommend getting one for the nursey if the air is particularly dry. Avoiding overly dry air may help keep your newborn comfortable, especially if they have a cough or cold.
7. Clothes storage.
You’ll need a place to put your newborn’s clothing, even if you’ve assembled just the essentials. In some cases, the drawers or shelves that come with the changing table may offer enough storage. Alternatively, you can use baskets or tubs to organize clothes; chests of drawers or wardrobes are also good options.
8. Nursery glider or rocking chair.
A comfy chair in the nursery is the perfect spot for breastfeeding, a bedtime story or lullaby, and a last cuddle before sleep. It may help make nighttime feedings less disruptive for your baby, and the rocking motion may help calm you and your newborn.
9. Pacifier.
Newborns may want to suck on a pacifier to soothe themselves, so this may be an essential item for you. Keep in mind that pacifiers have a way of disappearing, so you may like to have a few on hand! Pacifiers come in several sizes—double check the manufacturer’s guidelines to make sure you get one that’s appropriate for the newborn stage.
10. Toy basket.
Although a toy basket is probably not an essential per se, your newborn baby might acquire some toys, and it's handy to have someplace to put them. If you have shelves, you can also store toys there.
11. Mobile.
A colorful mobile (that's safely hung up high, out of reach of your baby) will help entertain your little one. A mobile with a variety of shapes and bright colors (especially red, as it’s the first color babies see) is a good option.
Re-post from & credit: www.pampers.com
