New Nursery Must-Haves for 2021

1/13/2021

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Hello, 2021! We’ve been waiting for you. We’re definitely ready for a fresh start after the craziness of last year. While 2021 may still have us cuddled up at home, there’s something beautiful about hitting the reset button and starting fresh.

Since we’ll all still be spending more time at home for at least the next few months (and hopefully not too much longer!), it’s even more important that the spaces we spend the most time in bring us joy and peace. Which has us thinking about all things new for the nursery.

The nursery is homebase for parents of new little ones so it’s extra important that it brings joy to all who spend time in it. Fortunately, there are tons of amazing new products out there designed to make your days in the nursery a bit brighter and most importantly, easier. And we could all use a bit more ease right now. We’re eyeing woodland themes, rich textures, and heirlooms in the making for nursery design as we make our way into this new year.

Rounding up functional and stylish ideas to help alleviate stress choosing the right products is a YouthfulNest specialty. Below are 21 of the latest and greatest trending products suggested by our design experts.

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Environmentally Friendly

AlvaBaby - Cloth Diaper The ideal option if you’re not sure cloth diapering is a fit for your family. This starter pack comes with enough diapers and inserts to get you started.

Meri Meri - Hugo Llama Toy Knitted from organic yarn with enough options to suit a variety of room themes. We’re particularly fond of this joyful llama to brighten up the space.

Zip Zop -Reusable Breast Milk Storage The ideal option if you’re not sure cloth diapering is a fit for your family. This starter pack comes with enough diapers and inserts to get you started.

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BOOKS

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse A sweet addition to your little one’s bookshelf with an inspiring and hopeful message about kindness – with a cover worthy of an art print. We love beautiful books as a way to have your decor do double time.

My Friend: A is a brightly illustrated book about two BFFs with an important message about kindness and being a true friend through challenging situations. Something we all need more of right now.

Slumberkins Plush + Book It’s no secret that we’re a fan of these snuggly creatures. Each Slumberkin has a unique message to share. Lynx is the newest member of the Expression Collection. She reminds children to be bold, brave, and listen to their inner voice and speak up for themselves.

3. FunctionalitY

Hatch Rest Sound Machine We love a product that does triple duty, especially in smaller spaces. The Hatch is a sound machine, nightlight, and time-to-rise indicator in one; it grows from infancy through toddlerhood and beyond.

Pixie Lights These innovative motion-sense lights are ideal for providing soft ambient lighting near changing tables or doorways to softly illuminate portions of the room without jolting baby or parents awake for middle of the night changes and feedings.

Hatch Grow Smart Changing Pad and Scale One of parents’ biggest stressors is determining whether their baby is getting enough to eat and gaining well – especially in those early weeks and months. This smart changing pad links to your smartphone so you can track feeds and weight gain with ease.

4. Décor

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Custom virtual design services make finding the ideal nursery décor easy and stress-free. Our expert designers are well-versed on all the newest baby gear to give you confidence in the items you buy.

Lorena Canals Mushroom Basket Equal parts toy and storage, these woodland-inspired baskets crafted from natural, undyed cotton are a fun and functional addition to your little one’s space. We’re loving the woodland feel for cozying up nurseries this winter and blooming into spring.

Goumi Kids This crib sheet is a minimalist boho dream dappled with sweetly simple rainbows.

5. FURNISHINGS

Lorena Canals Pouf We’re always on the hunt for a good pouf. They provide a great place to sit or rest your feet and little climbers enjoy them, too. The washable cover on this one gets two thumbs up from our designers and parents alike.

Babyletto Tally Storage Bookshelf The latest from the contemporary, sustainable brand, Babyletto, the Tally Storage Bookshelf was designed to house both books and toys with a modern and clean design.

Bedgear Aire X 2-Stage Crib Mattress One of our most asked about nursery products is the crib mattress – and for good reason! The place where your precious babe lays their head to sleep is so important. This dual-sided mattress is designed with optimal air flow with a cool touch and moisture wicking to keep baby comfy and safe.

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LIGHTING

Crate & Kids We’re calling it: woodland vibes are going to be all over spaces in 2021 and we are here for it. This slightly oversized mushroom-silhouette table lamp blends of-the-moment clay hues with a glowing shape.

The Trolbo was love at first sight for our designers thanks to its fun circus tent shape and soft, ambient lighting. This light fixture will grow well from the nursery to a toddler room.

Crate & Kids The neutral and natural styling moves right into 2021. This woven detailed pendant is super versatile to fit into so many types of room styles.

7. Healthy + SafetY

Frida 3-in-1 Infant Health Thermometer Another item we can’t recommend enough (especially right now): a reliable thermometer. We love Fridababy for all things baby health and we are big fans of all the additional features they thought of when creating this infant thermometer.

IKEA Len Canopy Canopies can transform a space with ease and grace – but for the nursery, it’s important to make sure there’s no additional fabric hanging down. Longer canopies can pose safety risks so it’s best to stick with a canopy that can be hung at a safe height. This elegant piece will definitely be making an appearance in nurseries this year.

Avari 600 Electrostatic Air Purifier We’ve been recommending air purifiers to our clients forever, but they are definitely a must-have item in 2021. We love the Avari because it's adept at removing particles as small as 0.1 micron – including viruses, bacteria, dust and allergens. Yes, please!