Changing Pad
The Keekaroo Peanut is pricey, but it’s comfortable for the baby and sloped downward so when accidents happen, they don’t puddle. And they will happen. So you’ll be happy you can just wipe this one down. If it’s cold, just cover it with a muslin burp cloth or other garment.
Wipe Dispenser
If you’re in a warm weather climate or have a summer baby, you might be able to just use a wipe dispenser in place of a wipe warmer. Oxo’s Perfect Pull Wipes Dispenser is weighted so you get one wipe every time you pull - trust me, it’s hard otherwise when you’re only using one hand.
Folding Bed
If you have a night nurse who will be sleeping in the nursery, or want an easy bed for when you’re taking the night shift - the Milliard Deluxe Diplomat Folding Bed is incredible and just like a hotel cot. It’s easy to stow away, and I swear it’s more comfortable than our bed.
Nursery Chair
You want a chair that reclines, not just glides, so you can lay back while the baby naps on you. The Babyletto Sigi Electronic Glider glides and reclines at the push of a button, and even has a USB port to plug your phone charger into. Your phone will die…and you don’t want to be stuck without it while the baby’s snoozing.
Crib
Oeuf’s Sparrow Crib is FSC certified, easy to assemble and has two solid wood ends so that your baby isn’t staring at you while you walk away. Babyletto’s Peggy Crib similarly has two solid ends (which we prefer), and is cheaper and convertible into a toddler bed.
Wipe Warmer
The Munchkin Baby Wipe Warmer is a must, especially if you’re in a colder climate. Don’t be cruel to your baby.
Diaper Caddy
The Parker Baby Diaper Caddy is simple and functional, and won’t draw attention. You need this on the changing table to have all your gear organized and ready (diapers, rash creams, etc.).
Diaper Pail
You need a diaper pail that shuts all the stink out, can be operated with your feet, doesn’t take up a ton of space and doesn’t get messy when you need to change the bag. Look no further than the Diaper Genie Platinum Pail.
Dresser
Pick whatever furniture you like - but a dresser like Babyletto’s Hudson may pair well with the crib and is easy to open/close, and deep enough to place the changing pad, wipe warmer/dispenser and diaper caddy on top of. Use drawer dividers to make your big drawers more organized and useful.