When expecting a child, you’d want to baby-proof the house to ensure that your home is as safe for your baby as possible. You’d also want to make sure you’ve bought all the newborn essentials you need to make your transition easier. This preparation process should also include buying the right furniture for your little one. 

Buying baby furniture will be one of the costliest things to do on your list, so you want to make sure you get it out of the way as soon as you can. Make sure you set up a proper budget to cover everything that you need. 

Here Are A Few Must-Have Furniture Items For Your Baby: 

• Changing Table/Tray
• Nursing Chair
• Baby Cot
• Baby Rocker
• Baby Stroller

        1. Changing Table 

This one will come in handy for any new mama, especially since you will also need to take it easy for the first few months to allow your body to heal after your little one comes. A changing table will give you a convenient and easy-to-reach surface that you can use to change your little one without straining too much. The sides of the changing table can also be raised a little to prevent your baby from falling out when they start turning and squirming when being changed.

2. Nursing Chair 

If you opt to breastfeed your little one, you are going to be nursing multiple times a day. Investing in a good, comfortable nursing chair will make your life a lot easier. A good nursing chair offers great back support while also allowing you to rock back and forth so that your baby falls right asleep after nursing and burping. 

3. Baby Cot 

Newborns sleep through three-quarters of their day over the first few weeks, only waking up to nurse or for a diaper change. For this reason, you want to invest in a good baby crib for your little superstar. The baby cot you get needs to be comfortable and safe. Safety can come in the form of rails through the perimeter of the crib to prevent your baby from falling out. 

Additionally, the height of the crib should also be convenient to allow you to easily reach your little one to comfort them. It should either be just below your waist height or it can have rails that open on one side for ease of access. The mattress should also be firm yet comfortable to reduce the risk of SIDS. 

4. Baby Rocker 

Once your newborn gets here, you are going to quickly realize how hard it can be to get things done while holding a baby in one hand. Multitasking like this is also not safe since you can easily drop the baby, or bump his head against surfaces as you move around. 

A good baby rocker solves this problem by allowing you to leave the baby in a safe spot in the rocker as you get things done around the house. Get a rocker with dangling toys above it to keep your little one occupied.

5. Baby Stroller 

Getting some fresh air every once in a while is good for both you and your little one. The best way to do this is to put the baby in a safe baby stroller and go for a walk around the block together. 

Final Thoughts

When getting furniture for your little one, try to be smart about it. At the end of the day, you don’t want your home to be littered with all sorts of baby furniture in every corner. Prioritize what you need and whenever you can, get 2-in-1 or multipurpose options. These are not only great space-saving solutions, but they are also kinder to your wallet!