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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Cot
A baby cot is the most important purchase a new parent will make. When considering what cot to purchase for your baby, safety is the most important. All our cots and cot beds meet and exceed the safety standard. Convertible cots give you the option of converting a bassinet to a cot or a cot to a toddler bed, meaning your one off investment goes further.
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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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Hanging Mobile
Cot mobiles are perfect when putting your baby to bed. Often used in sleep training as a sleep aid or sleep cue your baby can relax in the cot listening to soothing tunes. Cot mobiles attach to the side of the cot and soothe baby with sweet songs, nature sounds even your recorded voice!
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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.
When can I start using a hanging mobile?
Cot mobiles are generally safe from birth, positioned out of baby's reach, and are often used as a calming sleep cue alongside soft sounds or lullabies.
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