Nesting is one of the endless joys of bringing a new baby into the world. Pinboards are filled with nursery ideas and color palettes, while a stock of adorable toys and clothes sit on a rocking chair in the corner. Drills are fired up and paint brushes are ready to spruce up that old office or extra room just in time.While the haze of an “all-nighter” taking care of what is now that new baby may be looming over your head, we’ve rounded up some nurseries that just might make you want to have another when the cloud dissipates. Our Complete Nursery Giveaway coupled with these inspiring rooms may be another incentive for baby #2!A DIY dream nursery, this vintage inspired baby’s room is filled with handmade decor like an array of plywood animal silhouettes and a giant cloth cactus. A furry rug, basket full of blankets, and eclectic found decor make this room super cozy and unique!This stylish nursery is filled with mid-century whimsy. Its single blue accent wall provides an elegant contrast to the teak furniture, white walls, and crib.
We’re digging that gorgeous atomic chandelier too!Pops of neon pastels and fun chevron and polka-dot patterns give this sweet nursery a lighthearted and fun feeling. The heart ottoman and neon sign are icing on the cake of adorableness!Black walls may not be what comes to mind when you think of a nursery, but coupled with animal constellations and a dreamy message, they make this baby’s room a cozy and whimsical place to sleep.Traditional pieces and an unconventional golden chandelier come together to create a modern, neutral nursery. The soft grays and bright whites of this little room are the perfect combination for a peaceful space.Whimsical wallpaper with pops of painterly fauna, a tiny rattan crib, and a romantic ornamental rug make this nursery an eclectic and bohemian baby refuge.This glam black-and-white nursery radiates minimalism and contemporary style. Its design is all in the details, like the barely visible acrylic rails that line the front of its two cribs and the bold marquee letters that blend perfectly into the stark white walls.
Definitely a room for two very stylish twins!Airy and modern, this nursery has all the elements of “California Cool”. A dreamcatcher replaces a traditional mobile above the crib with a bright blanket and boucherouite rug lending just enough color and pattern to the room. That modern bookshelf is pretty perfect for displaying toys and storage too!Wispy clouds loom over a sleek white crib and heirloom elements like an old campaign dresser and toy soap box car dot the room. We’d say this contemporary and vintage-inspired nursery was a challenge well met!A neutral nursery in every way, the charm in this beautiful baby’s room comes from the fanciful landscape wallpaper behind the crib and its soft grayscale palette. Also, the oversized plush giraffe in the corner radiates playfulness!Enter the Complete Nursery Giveaway! We've partnered with buybuy BABY to give one lucky winner a stylish new nursery. Get complete details here, and hurry - the contest ends 9/4/16. Kelly from Westover Manor just finished up her twin’s nursery and it turned out pretty darn cute!
Since they already had a black crib and matching furniture they decided on a black and white theme for the room. Black is his, white is hers. She and hubby picked up the second crib at a garage sale. They freshened it up with a some new paint for their little girl. The crib bedding was found on a locals only Facebook page and the nightstand is from Ikea. The super cute pink humidifier showed up at their home one day from Target. It had no note, or receipt and they just assumed it was a baby shower gift! (funny, has this happened to anyone else?) One of their good friends is a fabulous painter, & helped Kelly tape off the accent wall for stripes. Kelly used a pint of flat black paint for the ‘prison stripes!’ (I sooo want to try this in Rex’s bedroom!) The darling pom poms are recycled from Kelly’s baby shower and double as adorable mobiles. The rocking chair was purchased from their old friend/neighbor and she was able to get it to stop squeaking with a can of 409 and a screwdriver!
It has been a godsend to Kelly for middle of the night feedings. The t-shirt pillow that doubles as her lumbar support was a gift from her Aunt. She made a unique one for each twin. Baby Making by Becky For Your Little Artist For Your Wee Ones Holiday Gift Guide 2012 My Favorite Baby Things One Print Three Rooms Photo of the Day Print on my Bulletin Board question from a reader things for my son Toddlers Say Funny Things We'd love to hear from you! Your baby will probably spend more time in the nursery than anywhere else, so that room needs to be safe. And because you'll also be spending a lot of time there, you'll want it to be attractive, comfortable, and well organized, too. We'll help you get started! You can use a crib beginning on day one for a newborn. Your child will probably sleep there until age 2 or 3.Choose a sturdy one that doesn’t feel rickety when you walk by, or give it a good shake. If you need extra storage space or have a small room, check out cribs with built-in drawers for baby bedding or supplies.
A full-size crib isn’t your only option. Many parents go for space- and money-saving portable, travel, or mini-cribs. Bassinets, cradles, sleepers, or play yards with a bassinet attachment are also smaller and less expensive, although babies will grow out of them much earlier than they will grow out of a traditional crib.New cribs sold in the United States comply with many safety standards, but heritage or vintage cribs may not. Don’t use drop-side cribs; the movable (drop) side can become detached, and children can get wedged between the side and the mattress and suffocate or strangle.Don’t use a crib bumper, which is padding that attaches to the inside of the crib railings to cushion all four sides. Crib bedding sets include bumpers, although organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics now warn that they raise the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).What it’s going to cost youFull-sized cribs, including ones that convert to toddler beds, range from $110 to $800.
Portable and mini-cribs cost between $100 and $400. Fancier cribs can run from $800 to $1,000 or much more.Read more about buying a crib. To sleep soundly and safely, babies require firm support. Also consider cost, comfort, and sturdiness, as your child will probably sleep in his crib for up to 3 years. The 3 main types of mattresses:Some parents prefer foam mattresses because they usually weigh less than the innerspring kind. This can be important when you're changing soiled sheets at 3 a.m. They're available in a variety of thicknesses, but thicker is not necessarily better –density is an important consideration. Look for foam mattresses that are firm, on the heavier side, and resilient to the press of your hand.Some parents choose a mattress with coils over a foam mattress because it may keep its shape longer (although a high-quality foam one will probably wear equally well). Manufacturers equate the number of coils and gauge of the wire in an innerspring mattress with overall firmness;
it's a good idea to look for mattresses with a minimum of 135 coils and a gauge of 15.5 or lower (packaging, a user manual, or online descriptions should spell this out).Organic mattresses are made with all-natural materials, usually cotton or wool; these days, some have innovative materials like coconut-husk fibers. They are typically much more expensive than other crib mattresses, but don't contain chemicals and industrial compounds including flame retardants known as PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers), vinyl, and polyurethane foam.What it’s going to cost youCrib mattresses start at about $40 and can range to more than $350. Organic mattresses start at about $80 and can reach $400.Read more about buying a crib mattress. A bassinet or cradle (or play yard with bassinet feature) can be a convenient and comfortable sleeping place for your newborn. Your little one may feel more at ease in a space that’s cozier than a crib. Plus these can be moved from room to room, letting you keep a close watch on a sleeping baby.
At night, you can put the bassinet or cradle right next to your bed for easy middle-of-the-night feedings and comforting.In recent years, products marketed as “sleepers” or “nappers” have proliferated, while traditional cradles have gained new features. You can buy bassinets on wheels, rocking bassinets (see safety notes), vibrating cradles, and bassinets that swivel from side to side or even nestle right next to your bed. Travel cribs that fold into their own bags have also become more popular, as have combination cribs/play yards; both can be taken to Grandma’s house and on trips.What it’s going to cost youCradles, bassinets, sleepers, and portable/travel bassinets cost $30 to $250. Play yards run from $50 to $300.Read more about buying a bassinet or cradle. You'll change more than 2,400 diapers by your child's 1st birthday, so you'll definitely need a comfortable and safe spot. You don’t necessarily need to buy a dedicated table; some parents simply lay a waterproof pad or towel on a floor or bed, stowing diaper supplies in a nearby basket.
Others use a play yard, since some models come with a bassinet and changing table for infants, or put a changing pad on top of a dresser.Still, having a dedicated changing table with guardrails and a safety strap to hold a wriggling child in place can be easier. You can diaper your baby on a changing table from birth to around age 2. If you get a combination dresser and changing table, you can use it in your child's room for years.What it’s going to cost youBasic changing tables cost between $60 and $200. Combination dresser and changing tables can cost anywhere from $200 to $500 or much more depending on the design and materials. Changing pads cost between $20 and $100.Read more about buying a changing table. Rocking chairs have long been a fixture in the nursery because babies find the back-and-forth motion soothing and sleep inducing. A glider is simply an updated rocking chair that many parents find more comfortable; the smooth-as-silk gliding motion requires almost no effort.You can use either one with a newborn and probably still be using it for reading bedtime stories to your child 5 or 6 years down the road.