Complete Nursery Setup Checklist & Planner

Core Furniture

Crib or cot (must meet current safety standards) Firm crib mattress (snug fit inside the crib frame) Bassinet or co-sleeper (for the first few months in parents' room) Glider or rocking chair (comfortable for night feedings) Changing table or secure changing pad dresser top Dresser or clothing storage organizer

Bedding & Sleep Essentials

2-3 fitted waterproof mattress protectors 3-4 fitted organic cotton crib sheets 2-3 swaddles or sleeping sacks (with velcro or zippers) Sound machine or white noise generator

Safety & Health Utilities

Baby monitor (audio or video monitor with secure connection) Cool mist humidifier (helps relieve nasal congestion) Dimmable nightlight (for middle-of-the-night checks) Outlet covers and furniture wall anchors (pre-baby babyproofing)

Organization & Miscellaneous

Baby clothes hangers (size appropriate) Bins and toy storage baskets Blackout curtains (crucial for daytime naps) Diaper pail or trash bin with odor control