Baby boy nursery ideas for baby and beyond

aden + anais swaddles are award-winning muslins, winning Gold in the Best Product for a Newborn category in both 2018 and 2017 in the M&B Awards – and for good reason. They are soft, practical, and multi-purpose. You can use a big muslin as a baby blanket on warmer days, or layer up by folding it over. Not to mention the fact that they'll look amazing on display.

Mum tester Emma said: "This product is amazing, and I would definitely recommend it to friends and family. It is easy to use and very soft, and the instructions on the box are easy to understand. The designs are very cute, and are also a very good size compared to others I’ve tried, meaning these have durability, and will last a lot longer than other ones on the market."

The elegantly rounded corners and chic Skandi-design set this distinctive cot apart from the crowd. It’s available in white, grey, or natural and has an adjustable bed base with three different mattress positions to suit your baby from birth to toddlerhood. We love the neutral, minimalist, and modern design that'll suit most room themes.

It’s designed for use with the Snuzkot mattress which can be bought separately. However, a standard cot mattress measuring 68 x 117cm should fit just fine.

One reviewer said: "We love our cot. Easy to assemble and everything came as it should. It expands to become longer as your child grows. Although we just moved him to a single bed when he outgrew the cot. It has lasted well, he's 2 now and just moved into a single bed and the cot still looks great."

If you've gone for a space theme in your nursery, these astronaut stickers are the perfect fit for your mini space explorer! Educative and decorative, the set is complete with the solar system, stars, and rockets. They can be stuck on all sorts of surfaces and better yet, you can reposition them to create fun and exciting space-scapes.

Review: "I'm so pleased with these stickers, they are great quality, easy to apply and look superb! They have been the perfect decoration in my little boy's playroom. I can't find any fault with them whatsoever."

Great for a gender-neutral bedroom or a more subtle safari theme, this simple cot mobile depicting sweet grey elephants will help soothe your little one to sleep. It’s wooden with a string for hanging, although advice on the product says not to hang this directly over your baby’s cot. It's also very affordable. What's not to like?

Review: "Adorable!! Been looking for a grey elephant mobile for my little ones nursery, this is the only one I could find! Obviously it doesn't attach to his cot, but I knew beforehand so not a problem. Super quick delivery!"

This colourful dinosaur toddler bed has a removable dinosaur canopy your child will love. Low to the ground with protective sides, it has a handy pull-out under-bed storage drawer for filling with toys and books. How rawr-some!

One reviewer said: "Lovely bed... son absolutely loves bedtime now! Looks great and easy to build."

The Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature thermometer can be used in the bath and bedroom. Stand-out features include the LED warning light, which lets you know when the bath is getting too hot. It’s also got an easy-to-read screen. We think this will make the perfect addition to your baby boy's bedroom.

Review: "This thermometer is a must have for a newborn, making sure both the room and water are at the best temperature is a must. The easy-to-use tap-to-read display is great and really convenient during bath time. The room temperature is accurate and alligns with my central heating temperature."

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What room is complete without a cosy rug? This cotton lion headpiece will set the theme for your child's nursery. The design and price get a big thumbs up from us.

Review: "Really love this! Made my boy's room a bit more fancy!"

A botanical changing mat is a useful addition to your jungle-inspired nursery. This one is 100 per cent waterproof, wipeable, and padded with foam to ensure maximum comfort.

One customer said: "Really lovely mat the print makes a change from all the usual baby changing mats and predictable colours. Feels good quality too and cleans up well. What more can you ask for in a changing mat?"

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Take your baby's nursery into outer space with this self-adhesive wallpaper (though traditional wallpaper is available too). This showcases a tonal night sky with planets, rockets, and stars.

Review: "Wallpaper really transformed the space. My favorite room in the house by far! The quality is really great!"

Whether you opt for a theme or not for your child's room, this midnight-blue three-piece furniture set is all about storage. And, trust us you need plenty of it.

Although this is an expensive purchase, it does include a convertible cot to toddler bed, a dresser with a removable changing top and a compact wardrobe. And, if bought separately, this would cost £219 extra.

Our favourite thing about this range is that it's good quality and can still be used when they get older. Result!