Nursery essentials list: what you need, and what you don't
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Congrats! Itâs almost time for your little joey to come home. While your home is buzzing with excitement, letâs focus for a moment and help you set up a dreamy nursery thatâll not only be safe for baby, but also beautiful and comfortable for you.
Becoming a parent for the first (or second⌠or third) time can be overwhelming. So let us help you get a hold of the basics for your nursery before everyone throws their two cents at you.
So what do you need in a nursery? Here are 6 essentials for your first baby nursery.
Kookaburra Baby Cot â the centrepiece of your nursery
A truly minimalist nursery essential, this stunning solid wood will be the pride and joy of the room. Weâre proud to announce our Kookaburra Baby Cot is Australiaâs first tool-free assembly cot. With simple, intuitive assembly that doesnât compromise on babyâs safety, this cot meets Red Nose Australia Safer Sleep Criteria and built from the ground up in under ten minutes. Designed to play perfectly with the Joey Baby Mattress, the Kookaburra Baby Cot also has adjustable sleep heights and a raised platform that promotes airflow to help keep your little one at optimal sleeping temperature.
Wombat Chest of Drawers
Wombat Chest of Drawers
Keep everything in your armâs reach (not your childâs) with this FSCÂŽ certified solid timber chest of drawers. Engineered for safety and sturdiness, its handleless design means no little monkeys will be climbing on top or making it topple over. The three drawers fit standard dividers to help you keep it together even on lifeâs messiest days. Weâve also added subtle handrails on each side to hang your extra things, or to keep things close if it's nappy changing time. It really is a newborn nursery essential.Nursery Chair
This nursery isnât just for your little one, youâll be spending a lot of time there too. So you better get comfy. You could opt for a classic nursery rocking chair, but our advice is to choose a comfy, cushioned armchair or sofa bed that youâll want to spend those long nights in. These are our picks for best armchairs for nurseries:Getaway Armchair
The new best seat in your house. Designed with handy storage for bedtime stories, emergency dummies, trinkets or toys, and stain-resistant fabric on select colours. For extra storage and when you really need to put your feet up, add the matching Getaway Ottoman. Together, theyâre the luxurious yet smart choice for your nursery.Cushy Sofa Bed
When that long night turns into a nursery sleepover, youâll be glad to have this Sofa Bed in your corner. Available in a single, double, or queen size itâs made to fit every sized nursery. Plus no squeaky hinges mean youâll never risk waking up the little tike when youâre turning it from a couch to a bed. While these nursery chairs are packed with plush, you could always add more. Nursery cushions and throws are essential items for a nursery. When youâve got the opportunity for a spontaneous nap, the Daydreamer Cushion or Beach Bum Cushion and matching Beach Bum Throw invite you to snuggle up and catch some zâs.
Shear Bliss Rug in Grey Gum