Babesta Beat AW18

Everything you need to know before hitting the nursery. 101 nursery C hoosing your nursery furniture is one of the most exciting points of the journey leading up to baby! First you should figure out your crib and changing table, as these are the ‘anchors’ for the room. Generally, designers offer companion pieces so that whites and woods match perfectly. (But that doesn’t mean that you have to keep them in sync, there are lots of options!) Besides a crib and changer, a glider is the other essential for a room. A new parent spends loads of time soothing and feeding the baby, so a comfy chair is a must-have. It can transition to a reading chair down the road. We love the modern furniture collections by Oeuf, Spot on Square, Bloom, Nurseryworks, Monte, Dutailier and Stokke, for instance, each giving their own style to a room. Here are some of our top tips to guide you through the process of building the perfect nursery. Downtown NYC where Babesta’s located is loft-land. The open floor plan living means you can see a good deal of the apartment from wherever you stand. (Not to mention, visitors often tour your whole pad, something they might not do in the suburbs where there might be an upstairs/downstairs). Therefore your style should sync up throughout the house. We normally see that a plain white or wood can fit the bill quite nicely with clean lines and simple design. Then you can “tell the story” of the room with other things, like artwork, bedding, wallpaper and décor. The alternative is letting the crib tell the story. Furniture company Nurseryworks does this well. Their standout cribs can be acrylic, coated with 24K gold or hand-carved into a beautiful natural shape reminiscent of the Oculus. Believe us: these are always spectacular and are worth a look if only to admire them like pieces of art. Talking cribs: Round or rectangular; plain vanilla or OMG!

Alma Papa, a slightly smaller crib that has its own custom mattress, and Stokke offers its ever-popular ovular crib the Sleepi, which can feel like a space-saver in a small room. Just keep in mind if you buck the “standard” crib size, you’ll need to get a custom-sized mattress and sheets throughout the life of the crib, as standard goods won’t fit snugly and properly.

Where’s it made & when can I get it?

You want to ensure that your dream nursery is made well by a reputable company and that this company can deliver the goods before baby’s arrival. Many ask where the furniture is made, preferring companies that manufacture in Europe or the United States. We love the Oeuf collection, as it is made in Europe of sustainable materials, and the designs are simple and modern. Spot on Square also manufactures in Europe, producing some beautiful cribs and dressers with an eye toward eco-friendliness. Other Babesta favorites Monte Design & Dutailier are made in Canada by family-owned companies. Monte is a whiz at gliders and beds (as well as other furniture!), and Dutailier makes some pretty cool cribs and dressers as well an array of uber comfortable recliners & gliders.

Rockwell bassinet by Monte Design , 20388, $495.

Summer poppy swaddle 3-pack by Little Unicorn , 42115, $38.

Size Matters

Most cribs are rectangular, as there is a rectangular “standard” crib mattress that fits nearly every crib sold in the US. Be sure you know that the crib you choose is “standard.” Most cribs from Spot on Square, Oeuf, and Dutailier are, but for instance, Bloom offers the

Joya rocker in premium fabric with clear maple base and Paul Smith pillow by Monte Design , 40382, $1345.

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