Just 24 Things To Help You Decorate Your Nursery

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02-03-2025

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Kids are expensive, but making their room a special space doesn't have to be.
1. A plush diaper caddy basket with a wipeable surface (which is, to be frank, unnervingly necessary) that's so surprisingly stylish you just might forget the terrible purpose it serves. Just kidding, new parents, diapers aren't THAT bad. Particularly if you have a caddy this cute. This can create a warm, earthy, and inviting space for your child without turning them into a sad beige baby. Bless.
Promising review:"This is my second diaper caddy to own. I got a new one for my second child because the last one became a toy carrier for my daughter. This one is beautiful and looks like the color that is pictured. It's also very sturdy where some are flimsy. I organized mine with the essentials. It's able to fit plenty of diapers, wipes, burp rags, diaper cream, gripe water, etc. which made it very easy to use and take all over the house. The dividers come out — they are attached by Velcro but are easy to put together or take off if you want to adjust it." — Katie Mabe
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in eight colors).
2. A personalized pennant for highlighting the MVP in your life with a snazzy flag that's all their own.
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Rosanbella is a small business specializing in personalized nursery and infant goods. Each piece can have up to ten letters, with two sizes available for the best fit.
The image on the right is of my daughter's pennant! After featuring these for ages, I was super excited to have one made for my baby's first birthday. It's such a charming addition to her room, and the type of decor that she won't age out of (like most of the items in her nursery). I love the thought of a piece of decor from infancy staying in her room as she grows up.
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
3. A giant botanical wall decal so your little sprout can have their very own secret garden in a little nook of their room. These are super easy to put up; just peel and stick the six floral strips!
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Promising review:"This creates a very cute cottagecore vibe. It's a little tricky to put up with three separate sheets for the bottom, middle, and top. I ordered two to cover the whole wall. All in all I'm very happy with this. It makes my nursery super cute — perfect for baby girl on her way! I might end up ordering more for the other side of the wall." — Tsubaki
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 16 styles).
4. A collection of wooden decorative eggs for giving their nursery's "outside-in" decor an eggcelent addition that'll look like whimsy in its chicest sense.
I own these! The photo on the top left is a shot from my apartment. These eggs were the cherry on top of my Beatrix Potter bookshelf! If you're looking to create a "bringing the outside in" aesthetic, these speckled eggs can't be beat!
Get it from Amazon for $19.99.
5. A fuzzy 2-in-1 toddler couch low enough to the ground that your kiddo can climb on and off of it with ease. Plus, when you find yourselves reading Goodnight Moon until way past bedtime, you can lay it flat and help your kiddo comfortably snuggle up on the floor!
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Promising review:"This is affordable and adorable! It was a gift for our one-year-old for Christmas! She loves it and so do we! I love that she can grow into it for several years. It was a great price and is great quality! It's so cute and comfy for her to enjoy as a chair or bed!" — S. Inman
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in three colors).
6. A wooden peacock toy for folks who know the best way to keep a nursery looking cute is by having aesthetic toys that'll look good even when they're left on the floor. I bought this for my toddler and *love* using it to teach her color theory! Thanks, Professor Peacock.
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Promising review:"Great for pretend play! My daughter loves using this to look through when she is reading or looking out the window. The peacock is beautiful and well made. Great to take on car rides…small size fits in small hands easily." — AMF
Get it from Amazon for $27.99.
7. A terribly charming toadstool tent sure to be beloved by imaginative kids who prefer pretend play to structured sets and games. If your family has too much energy for your *regular* house, send your little faeries off into the "forest" and have them scavenge for things to fill up their toadstool home.
Promising review:"The mushroom playhouse tent added enchantment to my daughter's 4th fairy-themed birthday party! It became the whimsical centerpiece, creating a magical space where imagination soared. The easy setup was a parent's dream. I will be moving it to her bedroom after the party and probably to the backyard during summer. This mushroom tent playhouse is a must-have for fairy-tale tykes! 🍄✨👧🧚‍♀️" — Gizem Aktan
Get it from Amazon for $99.99.
8. A four-pack of scalloped shelves — a particularly charming set that'll give your baby's board book collection something to brag about. Covering the walls with illustrated books makes decorating (and coming up with a nursery theme if that's your sort of thing) easy peasy.
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Looking for beautiful picture books? I wrote a post about some of my favorite reads a few years ago — check it out!
Promising review:"I am extremely satisfied with these nursery floating shelves. The quality is outstanding. They are made of sturdy materials that can firmly hold all kinds of baby items. The design is not only stylish but also very practical. Installation was a breeze, and they fit perfectly in the nursery. They have added so much storage space and charm to the room. I highly recommend them to any parent looking to decorate and organize their nursery. Five stars without a doubt!" — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $37.49+ (available in two sizes and two colors).
9. Or a warm pine set if you like a simple, natural shelving style. These can be mounted in either direction, meaning you can securely store books or flip the shelves over and use the tops to display items and the bottom bar as a hook for clothes. Clever!
Promising review:"I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of these shelves! We bought them for our twin boys' playroom and it looks so cute. It was super easy to put together and very sturdy for an awesome price! Honestly, thank you!" — Rosie
Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in three sizes and four colors).
10. A bug rug — it'll be an utter delight to watch your own little critter learn to crawl on a rug covered in these cute creepy crawlies! This is made with soft wool and already has a rubber backing, so it'll be g2g the moment it gets to your door. The best part? It's machine washable!
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Promising review:"This is the cutest little rug. I searched forever before I found it and it's exactly the idea I was picturing. I love that I can teach my daughter the name of the bugs easily since she will see them daily without messing up the ambiance of her room with bright, tacky colors. It is exactly as advertised and is made well!" — Samantha Dunseith
Get a 5'x7' from Amazon for $59.99 (available in eight sizes and six colors).
11. A loader night-light your tiny construction worker is sure to dig. This is made with high-quality, sustainable wood and nontoxic water-based paint, making it an environmentally friendly piece of decor you'll love just as much as your little one does.
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12. An adorable wall-mounted busy board you can mount low to the ground, a spot that often ends up rather bare in nurseries, to keep things kid-safe. But this decor is MEANT to be played with by your littles! Not only is it cute and entertaining, it's a mess-free way to play. Now that's a doggone delight.
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Promising review:"This is the best thing I have purchased for my daughter's play room! I cannot express how much she loves her busy board. Easy installation instructions and every panel was protected so no issues when we unboxed. If you want to have more distractions from the TV, I highly recommend this for your house." — Jazz
Get it from Amazon for $139.99 (available in two styles).
13. Velvet room-darkening curtains so luxe and *so* useful in a nursery — if your baby refuses to nap when there's even a spot of sunlight around, then these curtains are calling your name.
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Promising review:"These curtains are beautiful! They're even more beautiful in person. Love the velvet touch, plus the emerald color looks so elegant. Before you hang them, I would advise you steam them to get the wrinkles out. I can't wait to get another color! You'll be happy with your purchase." — Alex
Get them from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in five lengths, 24 colors, and with grommets or rod pockets).
14. A wool floor rug with an impressive skill — it can tie your entire nursery together just by lion around! It's crafted with handmade details and measures 23" x 36", making it a great stacked rug selection!
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Promising review:"This is very cute. I purchased it as a gift for a baby shower. The mother to be loved it." — Anthony Monge
Get it from Amazon for $54.99+ (also available as a leopard).
15. A hanging linen storage pocket that'll look surprisingly lovely in its simplicity. This sweet little pocket ties around the crib for easy access to books, dolls, and anything else you'd like within easy reach.
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Promising review:"Looks great on my daughter's crib! It's great for added storage for baby toys of books. I use it to display a book and a little stuffed animal!" — Alana
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in four colors).
16. A canvas Winnie The Pooh print so your baby will know the Hundred Acre Woods like the back of their hand. Oh, bother, I think I'm about to put this in my own shopping cart.
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Make sure to grab a frame if you need one!
Promising review:"We framed ours and it is so cute! It's the perfect addition to our baby's nursery." — K
Get it from Amazon for $12.95+ (available in two sizes).
17. A toddler closet, because you've spent enough time and money crafting the perfect wardrobe for your child that those outfits could be decor all on their own! This is gonna be just the right height for your child, and it has an open system that makes it easy for them to see what they can wear, giving them confidence as they get themselves ready for the day.
Promising review:"THIS IS THE BEST DRESS UP ACCESSORY EVER. BUY IT!!! My kid loves this. We have easily 15 outfits hung up. This took no time at all to assemble. It's so sturdy but way easy to move. The boxes that come with it for storage are great. It's honestly got so much room. It's perfect. This is designed perfectly and the shoes can go underneath the dresses on the bottom. The accessories get stored on the side and the mirror is just perfect and pretty well sized! Totally awesome!" — M
Get it from Amazon for $149.95+ (available in four colors).
18. A charming cotton knit swaddle so you can teach your little lamb the charms of counting sheep to fall asleep when they first start snoozin' on their own. High-quality swaddles and blankets have been one of my all-time favorite things to decorate with now that I have a child because just tossing them on a chair makes a space look cozy!
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Promising review:"Good for swaddling. Material is great. The more I wash it the softer it gets." — Tee Mac
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in 12 styles).
19. A stunning set of muslin crib sheets, because you don't have to fill a nursery with unnecessary odds and ends to make it look warm and inviting. If you prefer a minimalist aesthetic, adding a gorgeous set of these high-quality printed sheets is plenty to set the tone of your little one's room.
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These soft sheets have a 192-thread count and measure 28"x 52". If you like this look, be sure to check out all of Mushie's products!
Promising review:"We purchased these for our new grand baby and the quality is great. They look nice and they're very soft. The fit is great on the crib mattress. I would recommend these for a shower gift, for sure!" — Dee
Get them from Amazon for $25.99 (available in 24 styles).
20. A rocking chair that won't scream "nursery!" so you can keep it in their room (or move it out into the living room) as they grow older. This has side pockets for remotes, books, chargers, or anything else you'd like to have on hand while rocking your baby to sleep at night.
Promising review:"Bought this for my first grand baby's nursery. It's so comfy and I love the fabric and the color. Very well built and the directions were easy to understand. You can tell by reading them the company cares!" — Sarah
Get it from Amazon for $158.98 (available in six colors).
21. A cloud lamp, because when it comes to finding cute pieces for kids' rooms, the sky is the limit! These are battery-operated, so you won't have to use an outlet or worry about your kiddo pulling on an electric cord. This is also available as a crescent moon — grab them all and create a stunning night sky for your kiddo to enjoy as they fall sound asleep.
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Promising review:"This was really easy to set up. It's simple and cute. It's appealing during the daytime and useful at night for some ambient lighting. Great value for the price and a great nursery addition. I love it!" — Rachel L.
Get it from Amazon for $29.95 (available in three styles).
22. A sling rack bookshelf with four tiers of "shelving" and enough room to store a hearty collection of tiny board and picture books.
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This bookshelf is one of my most treasured purchases for my daughter. I bought two of the versions above for our living room because I love them so much (and because I have, ahem, too many books). I use this specifically for board books. My daughter has been able to get books out of this (without it toppling over on her) since she was old enough to crawl! I firmly believe that having books out and easy for her to access has made her the avid reader she is. I love, love, love this sling shelf system.
Promising review: "This is perfect for a nursery! I needed something that would display my daughter's books while being easily accessible but also space saving. This was just that. It's great quality, very easy to put together, and looks perfect in the small space I needed it for! I'd recommend to anyone!" — Abby M.
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in 12 styles).
23. A storage basket, because even the most practical items can be a darling piece of decor in a nursery...and they SHOULD be! The print features lions, elephants, and palm trees in a warm sandy color that looks soothing and sweet. Storage baskets are such a great way to get your toddler to help clean up their toys. It's worth having a few around the room if you ask me!
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Promising review:"I got this for our nursery and it's so cute! It's a good quality canvas container. It does come folded so I may need to take a steamer to it. It's exactly what I wanted it to be." — Sarah Ross
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in five styles).
24. A convertible crib — an investment-worthy piece that'll save you a lot in the long run, as it can be used as a crib, a toddler bed, and a daybed. The timeless design is great for folks who know they're gonna get attached to their baby's crib and never want to let it go. Thanks to this, you won't have to! Plus, transitioning from a crib to a toddler bed is gonna be a *lot* easier when your kiddo doesn't actually have to say "goodbye" to their crib. Bless.
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