40 Impossibly Adorable Pieces Your Modern Nursery Needs
Our top picks for baby will have you asking: “Do these come in my size?”
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To all new parents, congrats on your bundle of joy! After stocking up on lots and lots of diapers and other necessities, the next order of business is setting up a serene space for your newborn. We’ve taken the guesswork out of decorating your nursery with furniture, bedding, and decor picks that may just make baby’s room the most stylish one in the house. From smart cribs and changing baskets to toys that grow up with your little one, scroll on to see our favorite nursery products.
Modern Nursery Furnishings
Perfect for nursing, reading, or resting, the gorgeous Nursery Works Sleepytime Rocker is lightly padded and finely upholstered with a fitted back.
The popular Lolly 3-in-1 Convertible Crib highlights the natural beauty of our solid New Zealand pine wood with contrast styling and playful accents such as gently curved corners and tapered natural feet.
Created by celebrated pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp (Happiest Baby on the Block), Snoo is the world’s smartest and safest baby bed! Like a 24/7 babysitter, Snoo boosts sleep with gentle rocking and soothing...for all naps and nights.Its quick response often calms upsets in under a minute.And our...
Rock, feed and cuddle with your baby or kick back for a little rest yourself in our Xander Recliner. With a modern look and comfy seat, its versatile style fits into any decor.
Babyletto’s Hudson Three Drawer Dresser combines a changing table, three drawer dresser, and storage cabinet all in one versatile, stylish and practical package. Complementing the mid-century modern-inspired Hudson, the dresser comes in three chic finishes.
The Milk Street Baby Branch Convertible Crib is a 4-in-1 bedtime solution that truly grows with your child – from babyhood to childhood to the teenage years and beyond! This stunning, woodland-inspired modern bed converts from crib to toddler bed to daybed to an epic, full-size, branch bed.
Nursery Works’ designers work in close collaboration with skilled local artisans to build each piece. Their products are all non-toxic and made in low production runs to avoid the errors that can sometimes take place with mass production.
Exceptionally easy to load and clean, the Ubbi Diaper Pail can be used with ordinary trash bags or reusable cloth liners. It features a sleek, clever design and will minimize odors while cutting down on waste.
The BabyBjörn Cradle provides a gentle and soothing rocking motion that will effortlessly lull your baby off to dreamland. The Cradle’s compact and lightweight design makes it easy to maneuver around your home, so those impromptu newborn naps are no trouble at all.
Give yourself some peace of mind after a long day with this easily adjustable bedside bassinet that has a comfortable mattress so baby can sleep soundly. Why parents will love it: Whether you're traveling or moving baby to the nursery, this bassinet folds up easily and stores in its own travel bag.
Modern Nursery Bedding
Every inch of the Newton Baby Crib Mattress was designed with your baby’s health, safety, and comfort in mind.
We collaborated with Permanent Collection, a sustainable line of timeless, artisanal objects for the home, to create this especially gentle quilt just for toddlers.
Call the cuddle crew. When it comes to littles, these snuggly blankets are just the thing. Handwoven by artisans in Chiapas, Mexico on an authentic backstop loom, each panel is embroidered together by hand for a lovely, one-of-a-kind piece of textile art baby will feel snug as a bug in.
A miniature version of our comforting Waffle Bed Blanket. Woven from pure cotton in a touchable texture, it’s ideal for the crib, stroller or a trip to the park.
Organic and comfortable for your baby, this mattress features cotton fabric and filling that provides a pure, natural sleep space for your growing toddler. The cover is waterproof and boasts a supportive and snug fit for their bed.
Mix and match from four gender-neutral prints to fit your nursery. The internet-famous sheets grow with your little one, from cribs to toddler mattresses.
Party all nap long. Featuring a confetti sunburst print, this fitted percale crib sheet brings a dash of playful pattern to the nursery. Crafted in Portugal from pure cotton, it’s lightweight and durable with a crisp finish that only gets better with time.
100% organic cotton, inside and out, our crib mattress pad sets the perfect foundation on top of the mattress and under a crib fitted sheet. Finished with two-inch quilted squares and a 220 percale covering. Free of chemical finishes and flame retardants, GOTS certified.
Modern Nursery Decor and Accessories
This lightweight and portable lounger snuggles your baby with a tight, secure fit that gives a calming, hugging sensation. Made of GOTS-certified organic cotton, this award-winning design is perfect for tummy time and traveling.
Our wooden baby gyms are made of smooth, sanded wood. They ship unassembled with wood legs, hanging dowel, two ropes, and two wooden knobs. No tools required for assembly.
Our muslin playmat is crafted from pure organic cotton and machine washable for convenient cleaning. Perfect for playtime at home or on the go, it features colorful wildlife designs that baby will love.
Designed in collaboration with Pottery Barn Kids, these lightweight storage bins are the perfect fit in a bedroom or playroom, holding stuffed animals, toys and other knickknacks. Their faux leather handles make them easy to transport from room to room.
Skip Hop’s wildly fun play gym keeps your little one busy for hours with colorful plush animals, a bunny rattle, delightfully soft fabrics, intriguing crinkles and cheerful music.
A fun pop of color for your child's room. Each rug is hand-loomed by artisans in India, helping preserve local traditions.
A quality baby rocker is a must have for all babies in their first few months. The perfect place for your little one to relax for a while. These super stylish rockers from Charlie Crane will complement your stylish home perfectly and are suitable for babies up to approximately seven months.
Baby-powered and battery-free, this ergonomically designed bouncer supports your baby's back, neck and head as it rocks gently to every kick and wiggle. Three adjustable positions take your little one from play to rest to sleep, and it folds flat for easy storage or travel.
See what you love. Love what you see. Gain greater awareness of how your baby is breathing and sleeping. Real-time alerts let you hear, see and know of any changes. All with no wearables, washing, or charging.
Featuring a colorful, thoughtfully designed collection of crinkle sounds, peek-a-boo flaps, squeakers, and movable characters, the Wonder & Wise by Asweets Square Activity Chair is the perfect place for your tot to hang out and play! This comfy, sensory-driven activity seat includes a crotch...
Make late-night diaper changes easier with an ingenious diaper caddy that lights up with a touch and features a modular divider for easy customization.
Founded by a husband-wife duo in Charleston, South Carolina, Swurfer designs and handcrafts a range of Swingboards that are engineered for surfing the air.
Create a soothing environment for baby with this innovative humidifier. It automatically adjusts to your desired level of humidity while silently and continuously refreshing the air in their nursery or bedroom for up to 22 hours.
Sturdy storage. This Modern Weave Oversized Storage Bin holds magazines, media or logs next to a fireplace. Crafted from tightly handwoven rattan, it's stained to highlight its rich texture.
Keekaroo's Peanut Changer changing pad makes diaper changes hassle-free for you and more comfortable for your little one. This soft polyurethane pad is water- and puncture-resistant, and the changing surface easily wipes clean.
Woodland creatures handcrafted from felted wool hang from a pom-embellished mobile, creating a soothing visual experience for baby when it's time to sleep.
The cat’s meow. This lion rug is so darn cute, we just might have to steal it for ourselves. It’s got an illustrated design for plenty of whimsy. (We can’t get enough of the earthy caramel hue.) Plus, since it’s made of cotton and wool, it’ll feel nice and soft on the tot’s toes.
A changing tray unlike any other, our Reva changing basket embraces the idea that pieces for the nursery need not always look so. Handmade from soft seagrass, and suitable for so many different uses, this piece will have life even after your diaper days are over.
A revolutionary seat takes inspiration from the mesmerizing motion of a leaf floating in the breeze. Designed to grow with your baby from newborn to toddler to big kid, the noise-free, motor-free design maintains motion for more than two minutes with just a gentle push.
Matelasse weaving gives this 100% organic cotton changing pad cover plush texture. Durable elastic on all four corners keep it firmly in place, yet it's easily removable for machine washing. It was created in collaboration with Pottery Barn Kids.
We did all the research and built The Play Gym for you. Lovevery’s award-winning debut product includes everything you need in an activity gym—from batting to teething to learning to focus—for a whole year of play. Designed by child development experts.
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