Nursery Style

4 New Nursery Trends for Millennial Parents

When it comes to designing a nursery, it seems as though the days of “blue or pink?” or “jungle animals or zoo animals?” are long gone! Nowadays, there are new nursery trends for millennial parents; it’s all about pattern, texture, and design elements – palm trees or flamingos? Gold polka dots or navy stripes? Whatever your style is, designing a nursery should be fun, so we rounded up some gorgeous nurseries for inspiration.

1. Black and White Nurseries: keep it chic and cool with these black and white styled nurseries – perfect for gender neutral rooms or when you don’t want to find out which sex you’re having. (Photo: Project Nursery)

Black and white isn’t your thing? Check out these red, white, and blue nurseries.

2. Gender Neutral Nurseries: This nursery inspiration from Lot801 has so many elements which are popular right now for nursery trends: the animal print on the wall, little gold animals, palm print, and even fresh plants in the nursery.

3. Gray nurseries: Gray nurseries are super popular for nursery trends right now, as they are gender neutral, grow easily with your baby’s style and complement so many other colors, so you can add pops of any color you want to the room! (Photo: Little Adi)

4. Botanical Style Nurseries: Palm trees, succulents, plants, oh my! Going for a crisp and cool look, many parents are opting for one of the most popular nursery trends, with botanical style nurseries – you can go palm and succulent, or you can always go floral, too! (Photo: Alissandra B)

Looking for even more nursery trends inspiration? Check out some of our nursery posts!

3 New Mom and Baby Brands You Need to Know About!

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Doesn’t it seem like there are a million and one new mom and baby brands on the market daily? We know it is not only time consuming, but also super stressful, for parents to sift through the thousands of new mom and baby brands and figure out what new ones would work for them, and which are unnecessary for their life (cough cough, this is the founding premise of Gugu Guru!). Our editors spend many a nights scrolling Instagram, checking blogs, and chatting with insiders in the baby-world to bring our readers the best of the best new products. Today we are sharing 3 mom and baby new brands and products vary from solving the problem of having milk drip down your body, to saving and announcing a milestone moment, and we’re also excited to introduce a new baby brand from a very famous dancing-lady. Wondering whom we’re referring to? Scroll down and take a look. Plus – don’t miss out on some discounts just for Gugu Guru readers below!

The first of our 3 new brands you need to know about is all about those pregnancy milestones. There is nothing as purely magical as the moment you first hear that faint “woosh woosh” sound through the ultrasound machine and know it’s your baby’s heartbeat. It makes everything feel so real and it’s beyond exciting and emotional. Now, there’s a wonderfully (and easy) cute way to save that special moment forever, with the My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear line of animals. How does it work? All of their kits come with a stuffed animal and 20 second recorder that will save your recording even after battery changes. You can even transfer a recording of your baby’s heartbeat from your phone or computer, and download their app and backup baby’s heartbeat for safe keeping. Even more fun? They also sell a gender reveal kit! My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear Gender Reveal kits consist of a cuddly, adorable stuffed animal, a red heart shaped, battery-powered recorder, a blue bow tie, a pink tutu, and a box to conceal the gender until you’re ready to tell the world. Take the recorder to your doctor’s appointment or local ultrasound studio and simply press to record 20 seconds of your baby’s heartbeat. The ultrasound tech can dress the animal after session so user can open the box and reveal baby’s gender in the comfort of one’s own home with family or friends. So cute, right? And, right now you can get 20% off your order from My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear with the code GUGU20 – this would make a perfect baby shower gift, too!

It’s no secret that when a new mama is starting on her breastfeeding journey with a newborn, she often spends hours topless, especially during those cluster feedings. However, what do you do if there’s milk leaking all over and yet it’s way easier to just not put a shirt on? Introducing, the Ta-Ta Towel! A towel made just for your breasts – seriously! The ultra-soft rayon liner was made with sensitive nipples in mind and also absorbs any breast milk that might leak out during feeding. Plus, with hormonal changes that come after delivery, the Ta-Ta Towel will help absorb any excess boob sweat during those sweaty hormonal moments, so you can feel (a little) cleaner and not so wet and sweaty. A lot of moms also love the Ta-Ta Towel for post-shower time, as it keeps your boobs dry, especially since a lot of moms leak milk post-shower time. Would you wear a Ta-Ta Towel? They come in a ton of different colors, and they are adjustable for size!

And, the last of our 3 new brands you need to know about: we’re thrilled to introduce you to Ellen DeGeneres’ new baby line at Buy Buy Baby! As Ellen says, “Babies love to be swaddled and should always be surrounded by love and kindness. I created my baby collection with that thought in mind. Each piece has a message of love and the line is filled with whimsical and fun pieces. I don’t have a baby but I love to be swaddled and you will too!” This baby lifestyle collection is so gorgeous and covers everything from bibs to crib sheets to strollers. We love the positive message on all of the clothing and items, and the gender neutral colors are on-point. Two major thumbs up for the ED Ellen DeGeneres Baby Collection. Check out some of our top picks below:

ED Ellen DeGeneres Starry Night Embroidered Quilt; ED Ellen DeGeneres Forest Animal Chifferobe in Natural Grey; Peg Perego Pliko Mini Stroller in Navy; ED Ellen DeGeneres Velour Made with Love Footie in Ivory; ED Ellen DeGeneres Dog Icon Shoe in Brown; ED Ellen DeGeneres 3-Piece “I Can and I Will” Embroidered Top and Pant Set; ED Ellen DeGeneres Durby Diaper Bag in Cognac

Want to check out some other new brands you may have missed?

Space-Saving Products for Parents of Twins: Gugu Guru Answers

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A Gugu Guru registrant asks for help, and one of our registry consultants answers! When a mom of twins mentions on sign up, “I share a small room with my two babies and am interested in space-saving products for parents of twins” – our registry consultant, Abby, who is also a mom of twins, comes to the rescue. Here’s what she has to say:

I am so excited to send you this list of space-saving products for parents of twins that I think will *hopefully* help with some of your dilemmas. I even use some of these with my twins, so I can personally say they are ‘Twin-Mom Approved!’ I am sure you have solutions for sleeping and clothing storage so I tried to stay away from the basics.

Space-Saving Products for Parents of Twins: Diapering

Diaper Changing

The best solution for a small space diaper station is the Skip Hop Pronto Changing Station. With compartments for extra diapers, wipes, and diaper cream, this is a great go-to for floor changes.
My other recommendation is the Keekaroo Changing Pad, which makes diaper changes on top of counters/dressers/even on the floor completely possible! Bonus: the changer is slip resistant, meaning your little ones won’t be able to move it.

Shelving and Displays

Wall Shelves can be a great way to display items in a fun (and out of the way) way.

The Babyletto Spruce Tree Bookcase can be used for books/toys/pictures/etc.
These Floating Shelves can work for both your items and things for the kids.
Lastly, these acrylic book shelves take up hardly any space and can be used in many areas of your house.

For the Kitchen

The first item that popped immediately into my head is a compact highchair. Here are a few options you may like (at different price points).

Many twin moms prefer the Ikea Antilop high chair. At just $19.99 it is a steal. It is also easy to take apart for quick storage.
The Joovy Nook highchair is the one I currently use for my boys. I love that it folds completely flat for easy storage when it’s not meal time.
The Stokke Tripp Trapp is a favorite high chair of moms everywhere. It slides easily up to the table, or you can use purchase a separate tray. Also, I love this chair because it grows with your kiddos.

Kids’ Activities

The hardest part of living in a small space is the amount of stuff the twins’ need for activity and stimulation. Finding small activity tables and toys that can be easily put away is a challenge, but possible! Also, utilize underneath bed/crib storage for items that aren’t being used.

Finn + Emma has a ton of play gyms that aren’t connected to a mat, which makes them easy to set down anywhere! They are adorable and easy to store when not in use.
My last suggestion is a little bit on the larger side, but it plays multiple roles! The Ruggish Play Rugs are great and stylish on one side, but turn into a play mat for the kiddos on the back. These are actually currently on my ‘To Buy’ list as my boys get a little bit bigger.

Interested in some other helpful posts for parents of multiples? Check these out:

Abby Ludwig, Gugu Guru Registry Consultant

Abby Ludwig is a Gugu Guru Registry Consultant and a mom of two adorable twin boys.

New Nursery Style Boards With Curated Nest! (+ giveaway)

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We are so excited today to announce that not only do we have brand new nursery style boards for our registry style quizzes, but a ton of new and gorgeous nursery items added to our registry! The lovely ladies of Curated Nest have worked tirelessly to help us pack our registry full of the best nursery items you could think of. They have curated 4 new style boards: Mod, New Vintage, Traditional, and Boho!

Curated Nest is the stylish brainchild of Erin Coren and Lina Galvao, interior designers and recent first-time moms living in Brooklyn, NY. After designing nurseries for our their babies, they saw a need to change the way parents and loved ones shop for nurseries. And so Curated Nest was born.

At Curated Nest, Erin and Lina strive to curate beautiful and functional rooms with the coolest (and safest…yeah, they’re moms too) products in furniture and decor from hip sources and artists – so that you don’t have to scour the internet for that perfect piece or buy a matching set from a store. Their goal is to offer you the style of hiring an interior designer, yet the transparency and ease of an online site. If you’re trying to design your nursery and need help from the comfort of your home, Erin and Lina can provide you with everything you need via the Internet to design a safe and warm nursery. Pretty cool, eh?

Curated Nest has curated four new style boards for our registry – and not only that, but have personally added a ton (seriously, a ton) of new items to our nursery collections in our registry, making it super easy for any Gugu Guru mama to add everything she needs for the nursery to her registry. Curated Nest has rounded up some of their favorite items to share with you today – check out why they picked these items below, too! Want to see the rest of the new nursery items they curated for the registry? Create a registry today, or use our new search box in EXPLORE to search our database of products. PLUS – use code gugu10 at checkout on CuratedNest.com for 10% off your purchases of items within our registry!

Curated Nest’s Favorite Picks from the new Style Boards:

Crib: We love that not only is it a cool crib but with the accessories it can become a fort and grow with your baby into toddlerhood.
Cloud Pillows: They’re filled with a dense insert, so it’s great to use as a pillow on the floor and as a stuffed toy.
Crib Sheet: It gives you the perfect stage for insta-worthy monthly pics!
Giraffe Wall Mounted Head: A serious focal point in a nursery. It has amazing hand stitched detail and provides a whimsical design. They’re very light weight and plush so it’s safe for all ages.
Upholstered Rocker: We love how it transitions to anywhere in the house and it has a small footprint perfect for when every inch matters (urban nurseries).
Mid-Century Rocker: Same as above, but for mid-century modern.
Birch Tree: Great for hanging dress up clothes on and creates a whimsical vibe.
Macrame Wall Hanging: We love the boho texture it adds to a wall, especially when used within a art grouping of flat prints.
Woodland Wallpaper: Whimsy at its finest. The company is super clever as they make it available in removable and traditional glue application, so you can even use it in an apartment. The more you stare at it, the more details you see. Especially when you zombie out during 3am feedings.
Basket: Canvas and Pom Pom basket folds down and comes in various sizes so you can use for just about anything.
Washable Rug: The most brilliant product out there comes in a variety of patterns which can be thrown in the wash after your little one pulls an Exorcist and projectile spit ups everywhere
Leather Moroccan Pouf: Sophisticated and non “baby.” Perfect pouf for putting your feet up when rocking your babe, and as they grow up, a soft piece to learn to cruise on.

Want to win a Petite Nest Design from Curated Nest, valued at $249?
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Inspiration: Floral Botanical Style

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In case you haven’t noticed, the botanical theme is in right now; the botanical style can fit so many nursery trends, whether it be boho-chic, romantic, country French. We rounded up some nursery essentials to fit your botanical theme, plus a few extra fun stuff, too!

Looking for more of a succulent themed botanical nursery? Check out this post!

Want to see more nursery inspo posts? Check out Gray Nursery Ideas, Gender Neutral Nursery, Botanical Nursery; Buffalo Plaid Nursery Inspiration; Princess Bride Inspired Nursery; Red, White, and Blue Nurseries; Black + White Patterned Nursery

Covered Goods Original Four-in-One Nursing Cover: When we’re talking about an investment piece for your life with baby, Covered Goods Original Four-in-One Cover is the one to get. Covered Goods multi-use nursing covers give you all the benefits that the traditional covers do… and more! The nursing cover also functions as a car seat cover, scarf, and shopping cart cover. When breastfeeding, it provides true all over coverage in the front and back, is super soft, and takes seconds to put on and take off. It features a flexible neck that can be worn down under one arm and also allows you to peek in to make sure your little one has latched properly, and can be folded very small and in any fashion for storage. With Covered Goods™ you can truly nurse anytime, anywhere! They come in a plethora of designs, but we are loving the Paradise Floral for your Botanical Nursery. And, just for Gugu Guru readers – use code GuGu72617 for 15% off your order!

Also seen: Must-Have: Covered Goods Nursing Cover; Minimalist Baby Registry; Two Moms Baby Registry; Registry Essentials: Multi-Use Baby Products

Caden Lane, Secret Garden Peach Watercolor Floral Bumperless Crib Bedding: Could this bedding be any more gorgeous? it’s like having a piece of art in the nursery! This 100% cotton bedding features a fitted crib sheet which fits standard crib mattresses 28″x52″, 4-sided crib skirt measures 17″ in length, and crib rail cover approximately 50″ long x 14″ wide with a poly-fiber batting fill with 4 ties.

Also seen: How To: Pick Baby Bedding For Your Registry

Little Sparrows Bows, Floral Letters: We are huge fans of personalization, and we are in love with these floral letters! Not only could you use them for the nursery, but they would make a wonderful prop for first birthday photos.

Lorena Canals Rug, Flowers: Bring the flower garden indoors with this lovely design! This floral pattern adds a burst of lively color anywhere you need it; great for a mudroom, sunroom, child’s or teen’s room, or a sitting area. We love Lorena Canals because they are super safe for tummy time, crawling, resting, and more – and can be washed in your regular washing machine!

Also seen: Cause-Driven Baby Registry: Lorena Canals; Say Goodbye To Dirty Rugs and Big Dry Cleaning Bills

Caden Lane, Changing Pad Cover-Holly’s Hydrangea: This 100% cotton changing pad cover is so gorgeous that you won’t want to change diapers on it!

Glenna Jean Ubbi Diaper Pail Cover: We are huge fans of Ubbi Diaper Pails, so why not perk yours up botanical style with this floral diaper pail cover? Super cute to add some “art” to utilitarian items in a nursery.

See why we love the Ubbi Diaper Pail: Top 5 Must-Have Essentials: Baby’s Nursery

Thank you to Covered Goods for making this sponsored post possible.

Nursery Essential: Ruggish Play Rugs

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One of the questions we get asked daily is “what items are the best investment when it comes to nursery decor?” It’s a good question, because as we all know, diaper pails aren’t going to be needed forever, neither will mobiles, or even gliders, but one thing which a house always needs is somewhere safe, soft, and gorgeous to play, dream, and lay upon. Enter: Ruggish Play Rugs – gorgeous play mats which are not only ideal for the nursery, but for your home decor.

You can find Ruggish on Facebook and Instagram.

Ruggish was founded by an interior designer and new mom who realized when it came to creating a safe, comfortable and beautiful, not to mention multipurpose space, for her new child, the options were slim. When it came to rugs, nothing was as cushioned as it should have been for hanging out on the floor, and the interlocking mats left lots of rooms for crumbs and dirt to fall through. As necessity is the mother of invention, Ruggish was born.

Ruggish is essentially a one-piece play mat which offers the look of a rug and the feel of a play mat, allowing you to swap out your expensive rug for a long lasting, aesthetically pleasing, protective product that’s a fraction of the price. The rugs are 2-in-1, as one side is a stylish piece of art for your home, and the other side is a playmat for toddlers and kids. A layer of memory foam provides more cushion than any foam tile, and an exceptionally comfortable place to play, and most importantly, they are durable and easy to wipe down. Many parents have also reported that Ruggish Play Rugs are ideal for doing yoga or even resting alongside their kids, without any aches or pains normally associated with playing on the floor!

Ruggish Play Rugs also make the list for eco-friendly living, as they are free of BPA, Phthalate, Lead, Latex, Formaldehyde and EVA, and tested to European Toy Standards. Plus, they feature a 1-year manufacturers warranty, and free shipping in the United States. Ruggish Play Rugs come in two designs, the Lulu and the Romy (we’ve featured the Romy in our gray nursery inspiration post). The back of each of the play rugs features a whimsical roadmap, pictured above.

As one of the reviews says, “We absolutely love our Romy play rug! As a family, laying and playing with our son Marcello on the play mat is our favorite part of the day. It’s incredibly comfortable, stylish, and multi-functional. Our son loves rolling, crawling and playing with his toys on the mat, I love stretching on it after the end of long day and my husband even naps on it! We love it so much we’ve ordered 3 of them for different rooms and are now considering another for our outdoor patio. This is an absolute must buy!”

Thank you to Ruggish for making this sponsored post possible.

Toddler Tuesday: Lublini Custom Bedding

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When I first set eyes on the Stokke Sleepi, I knew I had to have it. It’s sleek, modern, smaller-scaled, wheeled, and convertible up to a junior bed (that’s 10 years of use!) However, if you own a Stokke Sleepi, you know that buying stylish bedding for it is not as easy as popping into your local baby super store or ordering on Amazon Prime. It takes EFFORT. Combine that with all the feelings that come with converting the crib to a toddler bed (your little one suddenly seems so…grown up) and buying new sheets can make for a not-so-easy time.

Black and White Raindrop Sheet

Enter, Lublini Custom Bedding. Like many of the other great brands that I love, I stumbled upon Lublini on Instagram. They were launching a black and white collection that caught my eye because I’ve been obsessed with black and white decor since I was in middle school. They are clearly THE oval bedding experts. Their bedding is made to order and handcrafted in Austin, TX, using only natural and organic fabrics. In addition to their custom bedding, they offer a ready to ship collection. Note: Babyletto Hula, Ubabub POD, and Nursery Works Gradient mamas, their new “Hula” collection has those oval cribs covered too!

Polka dots, bunnies, hearts, stripes, and more, their Stokke collection is clean, graphic and modern and you can mix and match the patterns and colors for your sheets, skirts, and rail guards. Plus, when it’s time to convert your Sleepi to a junior bed (welp!) they’ve got sheets for that too.

Organic Goodnight Sheet

*Black and White Art Cards by Wee Gallery.

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Nursery Inspiration: Black & White Patterns

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Black and White nurseries are super trendy right now, and for good reason – they’re gender neutral, so you can set them up long before baby comes and they transition really well to toddler/kid rooms. However, when you’re working with two strong contrasting colors such as black and white, you’re going to want to throw some patterns into the mix to make for a stylish room. We rounded up nursery essentials for your black & white pattern inspired nursery – plus, head to the bottom of the post for some inspiration help.

Crane Drop Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier, black: We have posted many times about why Crane Humidifiers are a nursery essential, so we had to include a plain black Crane Drop Humidifier black and white nursery. Humidifiers are especially important for Newborns because they are Obligate Nasal Breathers, breathing only through their tiny noses for their first 4 – 6 months. Any congestion can make breathing, feeding, and sleeping incredibly difficult for your little one. Why not grab this nursery essential in black to match your black and white nursery?

Also seen: Gray Nursery Inspiration; Top 5 Must Have Essentials: Baby’s Nursery; Mama Wellness Nursery; Nursery Essentials, Penguin Humidifier; Well Home: Crane Humidifiers; New Mom Series, Preventing Congestion; Minimalist Baby Registry; Budget Baby Registry; Red, White, and Blue Nursery

Black and White Swaddle Blankets: We love the variety of designs and patterns on these cotton swaddle blankets; plus, the velcro makes for an easy time swaddling baby.

Sea Team Foldable Mini Square Storage Containers: These eco-friendly and durable storage containers are ideal for your black and white nursery. They can hold everything from diapers to toys to clothes. We love the variety of patterns on them, they’re pretty enough to display on a shelf.

How You Can Use: See Hint Mama’s tips on using canvas storage containers for organizing baby clothes.

Black Cloud Changing Pad Cover: This cotton sateen changing pad covers adds black and white whimsy to a drab diaper changing station. Fabric is 100% cotton sateen, a weave that results in a bright satin-like appearance and feel, providing the optimal mix of durability, beauty, breathability, and ease of care; machine wash and dry.

Brooklyn Born Organic Knitted Blanket – Breton Stripe, Black/White: This handsome GOTS certified organic cotton adds sophistication to your black and white nursery. We’re big fans of the Breton Stripe; this blanket is mature enough to transition to a big kid room, as well.

Also seen: Red, white, and blue nursery

aden + anais silky soft swaddle 3 pack, midnight: These silky soft muslin swaddle blankets combines breathability and versatility with oh-so-soft rayon made from bamboo, making it the most luxurious fabric to use on your baby’s delicate skin. And, as if off-the-charts softness isn’t enough, the silky soft swaddle can also be used as a stroller cover, burp cloth, nursing cover and more. The black and white patterns add to the overall theme of the nursery, not to mention, they look great in photos.

Also seen: Minimalist Baby Registry; Comfy Baby: 7 Soft Baby Essentials for Your Little One

Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail, Black Triangles: An Ubbi Diaper Pail is a must have for any nursery; with a modern look, you can add efficiency with an essential nursery item to your nursery decor and not break from the theme of the nursery’s style. The Ubbi Diaper Pail holds up to 55 diapers, and with its powder-coated steel interior, it keeps smells far, far away. We’re loving the ultra-modern look of the black and white triangles, perfect for a black and white patterned nursery!

Also seen: Gray Nursery Inspiration; Top 5 Must Have Essentials: Baby’s Nursery; Mama Wellness Nursery; Spring Cleaning Must Haves; Gift Ideas, a Touch of Gray; Gender Neutral Nursery Inspiration; Red, White and Blue Nursery Inspiration

IKEA black step stool: A step stool is an often overlooked nursery essential, but there are many times you may need to reach the top of the closet or shut off a smoke detector. Plus, this transitions really seamlessly into a big kid room.

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Seeing Spots Dalmatian Baby Bedding, Caden Lane: This adorable gender neutral Seeing Spots Dalmatian design in a black and white style is perfect for an eclectic nursery. We love the fun look of the animal spot design mixed with a fur looking texture which also makes it a perfect choice for a gender neutral room!

Also seen: Gray Nursery Inspiration; How To: Pick Baby Bedding For Your Registry; Mama Wellness: Nursery Wellness

Looking for black and white nursery inspiration? Check out our inspo-board below and don’t forget to check out our Pinterest boards for nursery inspiration, too!

Sources: (top-left) Cool Mom Picks; (bottom-left) Project Nursery; (mid-top) Sweet Sloan’s nursery from Hello Cedar; (mid-bottom) Project Nursery; (left) Project Nursery

*Featured photo from Project Nursery

Nursery Inspiration: Red, White, and Blue

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With Fourth of July coming up, we wanted to share some design inspiration for Red, White, and Blue nurseries. Red, white, and blue nurseries often tend to lean towards Americana, nautical, stars & stripes, even a farm theme. We rounded up basic nursery essentials which fit the red, white, and blue theme – and a few special accessories, too!

Want to see more nursery inspo posts? Check out Gray Nursery Ideas, Gender Neutral Nursery, Botanical Nursery; Buffalo Plaid Nursery Inspiration; Princess Bride Inspired Nursery

Brooklyn Born Sheets, Shibori, Navy/White: Brooklyn Born Sheets are 100% GOTS certified organic cotton sateen and have 300 thread-count, making it a super soft sleep surface for baby. We love these blue sheets with some detail!

Ubbi Diaper Pail, red: An Ubbi Diaper Pail is a must have for any nursery; with a modern look, you can add efficiency with an essential nursery item to your nursery decor and not break from the theme of the nursery’s style. The Ubbi Diaper Pail holds up to 55 diapers, and with its powder-coated steel interior, it keeps smells far, far away – plus, it comes in 13 colors and has a child lock – perfect! This bright red pail is sure to add pizzaz to any nursery.

Crane Humidifer, white: We have posted many times about why Crane Humidifiers are a nursery essential, so we had to include a white Crane Drop Humidifier for a red, white, and blue nursery. Humidifiers are especially important for Newborns because they are Obligate Nasal Breathers, breathing only through their tiny noses for their first 4 – 6 months. Any congestion can make breathing, feeding, and sleeping incredibly difficult for your little one. Why not grab this nursery essential in white to match your nursery?

Lorena Canals American Flag Rug: We can’t do a red, white, and blue nursery roundup and not include this gorgeous (and machine washable!) Lorena Canals American Flag Rug. If you’re going for more of a stars theme, check out their navy and white star rug, too.

Also seen: Cause-driven Baby Registry; Spring Cleaning Must Haves; Nursery Style, Botanical Theme; Endless Summer Registry Picks; Gender Neutral Nursery Style

Oliver + Kit Reversible Cuddle Blanket: Oliver + Kit crib reversible bamboo cuddle blankets are made from the highest quality bamboo blend of 70% bamboo rayon and 30% cotton blend for the durability of cotton and the luxurious softness of bamboo. Our cuddle blankets are the perfect way to wrap your little one in cozy comfort. Our plushest blanket has eight comfy layers that are ultra breathable while giving babies, and toddlers soothing extra weight for added security. Our generously sized quilts are 47″ x 47″, big enough to grow with your child.

Lorena Canals Star Pillows: We are huge fans of Lorena Canals’ pillows because they are easily washable at home, in your regular washing machine – you don’t even need to take out the filler! Plus, they are handmade by artisans from non-toxic dyes and 100% natural cotton. Grab a red, white, and blue star for your Americana nursery.

Shop Sugar Babies, Navy Pinstripe Pouf: Great for kicking your feet up while feeding your baby in the nursery and converts into an extra seat in the nursery, too. Measures 15″ x 20″ x 19″ and weighs approx. 5 lbs. 100% cotton canvas cover with zipper bottom for removal and wash.

Carousel Designs Red Chevron Changing Pad Cover: Carousel Designs changing pad covers are made with 100% certified organic cotton fibers, which are printed in the USA with certified organic inks. Both the cotton and the inks are third party GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) certified. Each changing pad cover is a woven 200 thread count fabric that is perfect for your baby girl or baby boy. We love this red chevron changing pad cover, because the red fits the nursery theme, and is still modern with the chevron pattern!

Other fun nursery accessories for your red, white, and blue nursery:

Header photo courtesy of Project Nursery

Gray Baby Nursery Inspiration

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Gray baby nurseries seem to be all the trend right now for so many reasons. Gray is a gender neutral color, so you can easily decorate the nursery long before you find out the sex of the baby, or if you’re waiting to see what the sex of the baby is, you can finish the nursery beforehand. Furthermore, gray is a really calm color, so if you’re looking for a soothing room, it’s always a good bet to go gray. Gray nurseries can also be used for boys and girls, so if you’re planning on moving a big sibling out of the nursery someday, and moving in a new baby, you won’t have to redecorate. And most of all, gray seems to go with every other color, so you can have subtle hints of any other color you like in the nursery!

We rounded up some of our favorite gray nursery essentials – and head to the bottom of the post for more inspiration and a chance to win a bundle of items for your gray nursery!

Ubbi Diaper Pail: An Ubbi Diaper Pail is a must have for any nursery; with a modern look, you can add efficiency with an essential nursery item to your nursery decor and not break from the theme of the nursery’s style. The Ubbi Diaper Pail holds up to 55 diapers, and with its powder-coated steel interior, it keeps smells far, far away – plus, it comes in 13 colors and has a child lock – perfect! You can find Ubbi on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Caden Lane Gray Arrow: If you’re looking for bedding for a gray nursery, your go-to shop has to be Caden Lane. They have a ton of gorgeous designs to choose from. We’re digging the Gray Arrow print for a gray nursery, as it is modern, yet classic. Not sure how to pick bedding for your nursery? Check out this handy post from Caden Lane. You can find Caden Lane on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Ruggish Play Mat: We love the concept behind Ruggish – a stylish play mat which looks like a fancy rug, but is actually super soft and double sided for play time. Their Romy Play Rug is a gorgeous gray design which would add glam to any nursery. It is durable, waterproof, and is made from non-toxic materials that are free of BPA, Phthalate, Lead, Latex, Formaldehyde and EVA. Plus, flip it over and it has a fun interactive play map on the back for playtime. You can find Ruggish on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Crane Drop Humidifier: We have posted many times about why Crane Humidifiers are a nursery essential, so we had to include a gray Crane Drop Humidifier for a gray nursery. Humidifiers are especially important for Newborns because they are Obligate Nasal Breathers, breathing only through their tiny noses for their first 4 – 6 months. Any congestion can make breathing, feeding, and sleeping incredibly difficult for your little one. Why not grab this nursery essential in gray to match your nursery? You can find Crane on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

White Loft Growth Chart: An often overlooked nursery essential is a growth chart to measure how much your little one has grown! We’re huge fans of this rustic ruler looking growth chart from White Loft. We love that this is a portable chart, as you may not always be in the same house, so you can easily take this wooden chart with you. Each growth chart ruler is constructed from 100% pine — selected, sanded and stained by hand. The numbers are in black ink; not vinyl adhesive. Dimensions are appx. 6 feet tall, 7.25 inches wide, 1 inch thick. The growth chart can also be personalized! What an amazing baby shower gift this would make. You can find White Loft on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

DockATot: Hailed as the newest must-have for all babies, the DockATot is a wonderful place for baby to lounge in their nursery, and with many styles to choose from, we’re fans of the Dream Weaver print to match a gray nursery. DockATot is a multifunctional and ultra stylish baby lounger. The unique shape and design allow babies to comfortably play, snuggle and log in some tummy time. The idea is that your little one feels snuggled in a safe haven that feels a lot like the womb. The bumpers are made with a special air-permeable fabric that makes DockATot particularly worry-free. It’s easily washable and can be thrown in the car without taking up any space! You can find DockATot on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

Hello Spud: Founded by a mama and designer, Hello Spud is a line of high quality baby items, such as blankets, quilts, crib sheets, towels and pillows. All of their crib sheets are organic, and have a modern, yet classic baby look. Their organic cotton jersey photo blanket would make a perfect baby shower gift, as you can take baby’s monthly photos on it. All of their towels and washcloths are also organic, because Hello Spud’s mission is to provide designer baby items which are both safe and soft for baby skin. You can find Hello Spud on their website, Facebook, and Instagram.

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*Featured Nursery Image via Veronika’s Blushing, photograph by Jacquelyn Nicole Photography

* Bottom nursery photo via Darling Designz

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