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Decorating a nursery can be expensive, which is particularly ridiculous considering that a nursery is a somewhat fleeting addition to your home. Before you know it, your meowing baby is a rowdy toddler and the cradle needs to be replaced with a bed. As we have done with the bathroom, bedroom, living room, kitchen and kids’ room, here we have put together a selection of cute nursery decors that are also affordable – so you don’t have to. don’t have to skimp on decoration. and may still have money to invest in more expensive baby equipment like a good stroller or car seat. While all of the items on this list are available on Amazon, we’ve also found some elsewhere, for those who like to shop.
To add a touch of Mid-Century style to the nursery, try this children’s rocking sofa that we imagine adults could use in the meantime. (It supports up to 180 pounds.)
A pretty whale to light up the night.
A delightfully fuzzy approach to taxidermy.
Here’s a pair of (framed!) Canvas prints of a bunny and its fluffy butt that would look great above the crib or changing table.
This painted wooden fruit set is almost too good to store in a toy box. (For more cute wooden toys, go here.)
Adorned with tiny illustrations of woodland creatures, this quilt looks like something Maisonette would sell for three times the price.
This cute alphabet poster associates each letter with a baby animal.
Staff strategist Hannah Selinger first told us about this compact white noise machine. According to her, this “doesn’t break the bank but provides quality white noise that has reliably shielded my children from the clamor outside their bedrooms.”
Here is an extra-large cotton rope basket that can hold baby blankets, stuffed animals and more. When baby gets older, use it as a tote for those garish plastic toys that you will inevitably start to hoard.
Handcrafted in Denmark by Flensted Mobiles, this group of elegant flying swans is the right choice for someone whose decor choices go to the minimalist.
When they are a little older, this mat can be used as a hopscotch board without the need for messy chalk.
This no-ticking clock is (thankfully) silent.
Anyone who has bought a cradle knows that it doesn’t cost much less than this one, at least the nicer ones. In addition to the cool gray color pictured, you can get it in sky blue, emerald green, coral pink, lavender, white, and black, so there’s a color to match any decor theme.
The wooden star beads, felt planets and the pale palette of this mobile make it rather hygge.
Speaking of hygge: a Scandinavian-inspired table and chair set with (hidden) storage for blocks and pencils that might otherwise end up on the floor.
Start early with this alphabet mat.
You could probably spend less on a changing table if you want something super simple. But if you’re looking to fill your nursery with a few key pieces, it’s worth considering: the table has two exposed shelves underneath that can be used for storage or to display smaller decor, making it look great. makes it more versatile. Not to mention, it’s minimal enough to look right at home in almost any nursery.
Plenty of room for all their many copies of Are you my mother? and Ferdinand. A bookcase like this can easily grow with your child and be just as useful when a nursery becomes a toddler’s room.
Or for about half the price, you could get this adorable book rack that looks just as functional (although it can’t roll up).
Made from felt, this portable shopping cart has a bunch of useful compartments for diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream, toys, books and more. Plus, it would look pretty good on a dresser or changing table.
A sleeping sloth who is almost too much cute.
This vinyl wall sticker is easy to apply and even easier to remove.
We think this cold cloud would look at home on a rocking chair.
A versatile ottoman that can double as a footrest, stool or seat.
A cozy blanket – which you can also use.
These blocks are even better as decoration than as toys. We recommend that you spell your baby’s name with them.
Here is an adorable plush fox for your baby.
If your baby has a lot of stuffed animals, this smart hammock can keep all of their beloved teddy bears neatly organized when on display.
This collapsible, easy-to-store laundry hamper is also available in a checkerboard print, cow print, cactus print, and a dozen other options.
Keep it rustic with this Wes Anderson-style mountain banner.
A very charming little stocky stool. (It comes with an additional removable cover, which we bet will come in handy.)
To add a little western flair to your nursery.
This old fashioned wooden toy would look great on a dresser.
This dresser would be even better adorned with the above toy. Its six drawers provide ample space for all of your baby’s onesies, socks and pajamas.
This type is handcrafted in Peru using real alpaca fur. But don’t worry: no alpacas were harmed during the making of this toy.
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