Nursery Setup Checklist

Crib that meets current CPSC safety standardsessential

Firm, flat crib mattressessential

Waterproof mattress protectoressential

Fitted crib sheets (3-4)essential

Changing table or dresser with changing padessential

Comfortable glider or rocking chairrecommended

Side table next to glider (for water, phone)nice-to-have

Dresser or storage for clothesessential

Bookshelf for baby booksnice-to-have

Baby monitor (video recommended)essential

Outlet covers on all exposed outletsessential

Secure furniture to walls (anti-tip straps)essential

Window blind cord safety coversessential

Smoke detector in or near nurseryessential

Carbon monoxide detector on same flooressential

Keep crib away from windows, cords, and heatersessential

Nothing in the crib but baby and a fitted sheetessential

No blankets, pillows, bumpers, or toys in the crib

Blackout curtains or shadesrecommended

Night light (warm, dim light)recommended

White noise machine or fanrecommended

Room thermometer (68-72°F is ideal)recommended

Humidifierrecommended

Air purifier (optional)nice-to-have

Paint or wallpaper (use low-VOC paint)recommended

Wall decals or artnice-to-have

Area rug (non-slip)nice-to-have

Mobile above crib (out of baby's reach)nice-to-have

Growth chart for the wallnice-to-have

Closet organizer or dividersrecommended

Diaper caddy or organizer for changing stationrecommended

Laundry hamper in nurseryrecommended

Storage bins or baskets for toys and blanketsrecommended

Trash can with lid (for dirty diapers)recommended

Furniture