New Mom Must Haves - Nursery Furniture & Furnishings

I looked at so many "must have" lists when I was pregnant that it truly overwhelmed me. Because it was my first time I felt I needed it all. Of course now I realize there is a big difference between what you buy and what you end up using.

Here is my "must have" list for the baby's room furniture/furnishings.

• Crib
• A good quality firm mattress
• 2 to 3 crib sheets
• Desk, dresser, or changing table - somewhere you can put a changing pad securely on
• Changing pad
• 2 changing pad covers
• Chair with ottoman or chaise lounge - something you can use after baby is older that doesn't scream "baby furniture" (I purchased the EKTORP chaise from IKEA with an additional cover. It has been fantastic!)
• Dresser
• Window drapes/curtains (My son seems to enjoy the routine of me opening the drapes in the morning and closing the drapes at night)
• Lamp or night light (I originally thought this was for baby but now I know it is for parents so they can see when running into check on their baby in the middle of the night)
• Diaper genie
• Diaper holder (I use a cloth basket I have placed under my changing table)
• Wipe dispenser
• Bookshelf

Here are some pictures of my son's room. In the pictures you will see we also purchased additional storage cubes for the closet and some wall decorations.

Recommended stores for baby furniture/furnishings when on a budget.

• Burlington Coat Factory
• Target
• Ikea
• Walmart
• Craft Cuts