The Nursery List
Bringing your newborn home starts with a nursery that's safe, comfortable and functional. Our nursery checklist covers everything from the bassinet and cot to bedding, changing essentials and night lights, so you can set up a space you and your baby will love.
📋 Printable nursery checklist
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Bassinet or Moses Basket
When choosing where your newborn will sleep a bassinet or moses basket are a popular choice. Bassinets and moses baskets are a good choice as they don't take up as much space as a cot and you can fit them in your bedroom during those early months as recommended by safe sleep guidelines.
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Baby Monitor
A baby monitor gives you peace of mind whether baby is settling in the bassinet or down for a nap in another room, so you can hear or see them wherever you are in the house.
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Mattress Protector
Mattress protectors help to provide soft, comfortable and dry protection for your baby's mattress. Look for a waterproof mattress protector that will help lengthen the life of your mattress and keep it stain free.
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Bassinet Sheets
Sleep easy in breathable bassinet sheets and bed linen for your nursery. Babies spend many hours sleeping in their bassinets, so it's important to make sure they are safe and comfortable. Styling your nursery with gorgeous sheet sets instantly updates your baby's sleeping space.
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Cot Sheets
Sleep easy in breathable cot sheets for your nursery. Babies spend many hours sleeping in their cots, so it's important to make sure they are safe and comfortable with no loose blankets. Styling your nursery with gorgeous sheet sets instantly updates your baby's sleeping space.
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Change Mat
Baby change tables are a nursery must have! A safe, secure, and hygienic space to change baby's nappies. You will spend a lot of time at the change table so having an organised space with everything you need close at hand will make for stress free nappy changes.
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Changing Organiser
When it comes to keeping your baby's essentials organised and within easy reach, a Nappy Caddy is an absolute must-have. A Nappy Caddy is a versatile and stylish storage solution designed to simplify your nappy-changing routine.
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Sleep Aids & Soothing
Night light
Night lights are ideal for late night feeds with a newborn, a soft glowing light during a dream feed will not startle and unsettle baby. Night lights can help toddlers and kids feel safer in their room at night. At Baby Central we offer a range of portable, projection and USB rechargeable night lights for your baby.
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Soother
A dedicated white noise machine can mask household sounds and help settle baby faster, keeping sleep going for longer stretches once they're down.
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Blackout Blinds
Simple static-cling blockout panels darken the nursery window without any drilling or fitted curtain hardware, helping support naps and longer overnight sleep.
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Bouncer
Bouncers and rockers are baby item most parents can't live without. Baby Bouncers give you a safe, inclined space to place baby for soothing, interacting, feeding time and play time. Bouncers provides optimum support and baby can use the bouncer comfortably from birth.
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Play Mats
Playmats are the perfect way to liven up your baby nursery! Play mats are a cushioned soft surface for you to place baby safely so they can play. Baby activity play mats are often used during crucial tummy time and are often wipeable so they are easy to clean after any accidents.
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Should a newborn sleep in a bassinet or a cot?
Safe sleep guidelines recommend room-sharing with your baby in a bassinet or cot in your bedroom for the first 6–12 months, so many parents start with a bassinet or Moses basket before transitioning to a cot.
Do I need a mattress protector?
Yes — a waterproof mattress protector keeps the mattress hygienic, extends its life, and makes clean-up far easier after leaks or spills.
What's the benefit of a nursery night light?
A soft night light makes night feeds and nappy changes easier without fully waking baby, and can help toddlers feel more secure in the dark.
How dark should a nursery be for sleep?
A very dark room helps support natural melatonin production and reduces the chance of light disturbing naps or overnight sleep — blackout blinds are one of the simplest changes many parents make.
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