Ideas and Inspiration for Decorating Baby’s Room

By: Kristine Mulholland

Decorating a nursery for your new baby is so exciting! There are so many things to consider, and so many choices to make. You may already have an idea for a theme, or the exact colors you want to work with, or you may be looking for some inspiring ideas. Just remember, safety is the number one priority when decorating a nursery.

Things to Consider - The Big Picture

Children grow rapidly and their environment (nursery/bedroom) needs to be adaptable to changing and growing with them. So before you begin, you must think ahead and plan for alterations and modifications over the years.

It makes the most sense to invest in quality furniture that can be used for many years, and change the decorating theme by changing bedding, window treatments, accessories, and paint or wallpaper. The most important thing to remember is that decorating a child’s bedroom is never permanent!

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$14.99 | Amy Coe Sunny Smiles Crib Mirror >>>

One of the simplest toys – a crib mirror – will keep your baby smiling and laughing, at themself!

The baby crib mirror designed by Amy Coe takes into account all of the aspects babies like: animals, soft things to touch and looking at their own face in the reflection. 

The crib mirror encourages baby to touch which in turn helps their hand and eye coordination.

The crib mirror is made of reflective plastic and cannot break.  The mirror is framed in cloth and is soft for chewing and grasping. 

Three pockets sit at the bottom of the mirror with stuffed animals hooked by a string that can be pulled out and played with.  A ribbon is secured at the top of the crib mirror to tie it to the crib railing or on the slats. 

The crib mirror also coordinates with bedding made by the same designer to complete a “cute” ensemble for your baby.

Merchant: Target

$44.99 | Pooh Bear Toy Chest >>>

If your baby’s toys have started to clutter up the living room, then the Pooh Bear Toy Chest is just what you need!

Pooh Bear and Tiger “sit” atop a sturdy wooden chest that can also be sat on like a bench. The lid opens with hinges for easy toy storage. When closed, the lid can hold up to 50 pounds of weight on top.

The Pooh Bear Toy Chest is wood with a painted scene on the front. The front is painted like a “real” wooden toy chest with toys on the front and a stuffed version of their friend Piglet.

This charming and whimsical, yet practical, Pooh Bear Toy Chest will not only hold your baby’s playthings, but keep them entertained as well. They will like to sit on the chest and be by Pooh and Tigger as much as they like to pull the contents from the inside.

Merchant: Target

$149.99 | 12-piece Dragonfly Dreams Crib Bedding Set >>>

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This 12-piece Dragonfly Dreams Crib Bedding Set adds a whimsical touch to your baby’s room.

The bedding set includes a crib quilt, bumper, fitted crib sheet two window valances, crib skirt, diaper stacker, toy bag, decorative pillow, and three wall hangings. The sylish dragonfly motif in shades of light green yellow, and white chenille works well for a gender neutral nursery.
 
Merchant: Overstock.com

$29.99 | Baby Einstein ZipAround Nylon Diaper Bag Navy >>>

The Baby Einstein Diaper Bag holds everything you may need for an outing with your baby – except for the kitchen sink. 

Inside the bag are five pockets to hold everything from medicine to socks and has five additional bottle holder compartments.  There are three compartments to keep clothing separate from toys,or to just fill with more stuff that babies seem to need.

The Baby Einstein Diaper Bag is made of washable nylon fabric that will withstand much use, for multiple children.  The diaper bag zips shut to keep all the important pieces in while impeding the little fingers from rummaging inside of it.

Inside the Baby Einstein Diaper Bag is a removable diaper changing mat. A CD case is attached to the handle, which is adjustable in length. Three brightly colored characters from the show are stitched on the top flap of the bag, which is navy blue in color.

Merchant: Target

$24.99 | Changing Table Mobile >>>

Make diaper duty not such a drag by adding a changing table mobile!

Your baby will love the distraction from the fun, colorful toy and not squirm and reach for the mess in their diaper. By keeping your baby occupied, you will also be happier with a quicker, cleaner and more pleasant diaper changing experience.

Afterall, your baby will need approximately 7,140 diaper changes in the upcoming years, so why not make it a happy time?

The changing table mobile hooks to the side of the changing table. A plastic screw turns into the side of the table, so no tools are needed and no marks are left in your table.

The palm tree stands up and a branch reaches out over your baby’s head and has three dangling animals. The giraffe, zebra and monkey are all brightly colored and smiling to add to your baby’s entertainment.

Merchant: Target

$29.99 | Baby Einstein Large Flap Tote Avocado >>>

You don’t feel like lugging around the huge, traditional diaper bag and then, you find the Baby Einstein Diaper Tote! 

This diaper tote is perfect in that it isn’t too big, yet can carry everything you need. The fold over flap may also hide the fact that you have a diaper tote on your side!

The Baby Einstein Diaper Tote is made of durable and washable nylon. A shoulder strap is adjustable to your height and comfort level.  Inside the four pocket tote is a large compartment and a removable changing pad.

Attached to the bag is a matching CD case, to transport lullaby music to Grandma’s house or for traveling.  It comes in olive green with black trim and three of the Einstein puppet characters are stitched on the outside of the bag, just in case you forget the tote really isn’t for you! 
 
Merchant: Target

The task of putting together a functional and stylish room for your new baby, while juggling an already busy schedule, may seem overwhelming. This nursery furniture buying guide can help you plan ahead, and makes the whole process a bit more fun.

You’ll learn how to select the perfect crib, changing table, glider, playard and more >>>

Winnie the Pooh Nursery >>>

Create a classic nursery built around Winnie the Pooh.

Who is that fluffy yellow bear peeking over the edge of the crib? Why it’s Winnie the Pooh, of course!

An inviting combination of soft pastels in green and periwinkle sets the stage for the winsome bruin from the hundred-acre wood, who adorns this adorable nursery collection in dimensional appliqués, along with his pals Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore.

You have lots of choices as you build your Winnie the Pooh themed nursery. Winnie the Pooh items include:

> Winnie the Pooh Peek-a-Pooh wall murals
> Crib bedding set
> Peek-a-Pooh Rug
> Peek-a-Pooh Wall Border
> Winnie the Pooh Peek-a-Pooh mobile
> And much more.

Winnie the Pooh has been adored by generations of children. Shape your baby’s earliest memories with this classic collection.

$199.99 | Ooh La La 4-Piece Crib Set >>>

Simple chic and sophisticated elegance - a perfect combination to create this charming crib set collection.

The lightweight quilt and bumper feature a classic diamond patch design with an arrangement of white chenille and pink dobby weave fabrics accented with a black check ribbon.

The dust ruffle and valance are embellished with cute pom-pom trim. Adorable dimensional poodle appliques and embroidered French words make this crib set irresistible.

Crib set includes: lightweight quilt, bumper, crib sheet and dust ruffle

Merchant: Babies”R”Us