The best nursery buys to adapt to your baby’s changing needs
How to future-proof your nursery with these smart products that will ensure your room meets your baby’s needs as she grows older. The nursery basics you need to buy are: cotbed; mattress; changing table; wardrobe; chair; nightlight; playmat; storage; and a bin.
Carnaby aqua metal cotbed, £299, mothercare.com
Cotbeds convert from baby cot to toddler bed and are usually suitable up to the age of four.
Twist mattress, from £145, thelittlegreensheep.co.uk
The new Twist mattress is firm and flat on one side for a baby. Flip it over to provide springy support for a toddler.
OSIT chair, from £90, nuunkidsdesign.com
A chair that converts from baby seat to highchair and then a proper chair? Genius!
Harper white changing unit, £299, dunelm-mill.com
Choose a changing table that can be used later as a bookshelf and chest of drawers.
Skip Hop Pop Up Monkey Hamper, £20, johnlewis.com
Use to store nappies, and then later toys, toys and, er, more toys.
Skip Hop Zoo Playspot, £50, amazon.co.uk
Your baby can use Skip Hop's mat from the age of 10 months, but its toddler-friendly design means you'll keep it for years.
KNODD 40L bin, £16, ikea.com
A nappy bin will last two years. A bin with a lid (plus nappy bags!) lasts forever and costs half the price.
STUVA storage, £80, ikea.com
Yes, you do need hanging space for your baby, and a bright, fun wardrobe will last kids for the long-term.
