Nursery & Littles’ Bathroom

The nursery is such an exciting space—it’s where you physically prep for a baby’s arrival! So much hope, love, and anticipation go into this space. I distinctly remember how surreal it felt the moment I first put Landry in her crib. I saw the room in a whole new light, and it was magical. You stare at this space, sometimes for months, just daydreaming of all the cute baby moments you will experience in it, and when it finally happens . . . it’s amazing.

Beyond the cute colors, themes, and special touches that go into a little one’s room, this space—above all others—needs to function for routine and efficiency. While a few toys and lovies will make this room feel cozy and inviting, my philosophy is that nurseries and children’s rooms are best maintained when limited to sleeping, changing, and quiet time, ideally keeping “play” spaces separate. This isn’t always possible, given variable space home to home, but it does significantly reduce clutter and save time when you’re working to maintain a baby’s precious routine.

Goals For The Nursery

Make the space cozy and inviting while optimizing for sleeping, changing, and quiet time.

Declutter and streamline all the purchases, gifts, hand-me-downs, and necessities.

If the nursery will store toys or be used for playtime, organize for easy cleanups.

How To Organize Your Nursery Essentials

CRIB: You may choose to have baby in your room for the first few months, but you’ll want a crib or sleeper ready for when your little one transitions to their own room. Every once in awhile, you may want to put your baby down for a nap in their crib in the nursery so that you can have your bedroom to yourself when in need of some “you time.” This also helps them get used to sleeping in that space and may assist in transitioning them from the bassinet to the crib more easily.

DRESSER: If you are limited on space in the nursery, consider prioritizing a dresser, as it not only stores the majority of your baby’s things but also doubles as a changing table.

Your use of the dresser space will evolve as your little one grows. Once you establish these spaces, updating them is a simple process. Switch out seasonal items, update sizes, and change up the inventory based on what phase your child is in— the real work has already been done.

ROCKING CHAIR OR GLIDER: I used the same rocking chair for all three of my littles, and it has been a difficult piece to part with. This is where you hold, play with, feed, cuddle, and rock to sleep your baby. Choose a rocking chair or glider that supports good posture. Trust me—rocking your baby back to sleep at three a.m. is much easier with a comfortable chair that offers gentle movement.

HAMPER: This is an opportunity to add a fun piece that can serve as both decor and a hamper for dirty laundry. Landry is now eight and we still have the elephant hamper we got for her nursery.

BOOK STORAGE: Book collections vary but often grow over time. Depending on the quantity you have, choose a storage solution that works for you. If you’re limited on space, consider keeping a portion of your children’s book library in storage and rotating books in and out every month or seasonally. This keeps your nursery library fresh and your little ones entertained.