It's very easy to get pulled into a Pinterest rabbit hole of nursery cuteness. And by all means get the inspo, but on top of all the baby essentials, getting a chic and practical nursery within a budget is a must.
Here are our 5 tips for a nursery that looks the part, without the price tag or the DIY headache.
Choose a cot that grows with your baby (and looks chic doing it)
This is the anchor of the whole room, so it's worth getting right. Look for two adjustable base heights (higher for newborn nappy changes that don't wreck your back, lower once they're sitting up and getting adventurous) and a design that'll comfortably take you from birth right through to 18 months, so you're not paying out again in a year.
Cubbi Tip 💡 Shop the Vyne Cot in Mocha Oak on Cubbi, premium looks without the premium price tag, with two base heights and clean modern lines.
Invest in a mattress that lasts, this is where to splurge
You could spend forever on the cot and completely forget the mattress, but this is genuinely the most important buy on this list. A cot mattress should always be bought new rather than second hand or handed down, so if you're going to spend a bit more on anything for the nursery, make it this.
Cubbi Tip 💡 Shop the Premium Pocket Spring Cot Mattress on Cubbi, handmade with certified organic cotton and hypoallergenic wool, breathable and anti-dust mite by design, with a 5 year guarantee. Real long term value, bought new and built to last.
Make the practical cute, you'll be listening to this a lot
A mobile isn't just decoration. Somewhere between four and five months, this is going to become a daily entertainment system. Fair warning, you're the one who'll hear those chimes on repeat during every single nap and wind down, so pick one you like the sound and look of.
Cubbi Tip 💡 Shop the Born to be Wild Musical Mobile on Cubbi, five sweet 3D animal friends and a wind-up musical feature, ideal for soothing or simply entertaining your little one, and easy on the eye (and ear) for you too.
Get the lighting right, tone and positioning matter
Nobody warns you quite how much of your life will happen in a semi-dark room at 2am. This isn't just about having a night light, it's about having the right one in the right spot. Too bright or too cool toned and you'll both be wide awake, so look for something warm, dimmable, and easy to reach without stumbling across the room.
Cubbi Tip 💡 Shop the Wireless Charging Light on Cubbi, a soft-touch silicone night light with three gentle light modes so you can find the right tone for your space, plus a built-in wireless phone charger so you're not scrolling on 4% battery during that final feed.
Get storage that pulls double duty
Baby clothes multiply, and buying storage that only works for the newborn stage is money you'll spend twice. A dresser with a removable changing top saves you running back and forth for wipes and outfits now, and keeps earning its keep long after the changing days are done.
Cubbi Tip 💡 Shop the Wedmore Dresser Changer on Cubbi, three full-size drawers and a removable changing top, so it converts into a regular dresser once you're past the nappy stage. One buy that lasts years.
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