Equipment for the baby room and baby sleep

Your baby is finally here and you are very happy. Regardless of whether it sleeps with you and your partner in the bedroom or has its own children’s room, with the following equipment you are well prepared for the first few weeks and months.

Baby room equipment

 changing facilities

Baby room equipment

 changing facilities

You need a changing unit or a changing table to change diapers. Depending on how it is cheaper for you, you can set up the diaper changing facility in the warm bathroom or in the baby room. The spot should only be warm and as little drafty as possible. The changing table “Olaf” by Roba,advertisementwhich is kept in beautiful, delicate tones, fits perfectly into every baby’s room. Another advantage of this model is that you have plenty of storage space for all your changing utensils.

You can read about what else you need for diapering in our article “ Everything for baby care and diapering ”.

Closed trash can

You should use a closed trash can for the used diapersadvertisementpurchase. This does not necessarily have to be a diaper pail, because they are often quite expensive and some of them are also not very environmentally friendly. Any closed bucket that is emptied regularly can be used.

baby monitor

With the baby monitor Avent DECT from Philipsadvertisementyou can check around the clock whether your little one is doing well. Even the most sensitive sounds can be transmitted with this practical device. For most parents, the baby monitor is an absolute must-have when it comes to baby equipment.

playpen

A playpen always becomes interesting when your baby has outgrown the cradle. If you get used to it from the beginning, it will definitely like the playpen. You can leave the room for a moment and know that your child is safe. A playpen can also protect the baby from older siblings who are not yet comfortable handling the baby. With a sweet owl motif, a particularly beautiful model that fits perfectly into any room with its neutral colors.advertisement

 heating lamp

A heat lamp is always good if your baby was born in winter and the room with the changing facilities is not very warm. Then you can attach the lamp above the changing table or chest of drawers.advertisementThe heat lamp is noiseless, so you can rest easy when changing your little one’s diaper. Your little one will thoroughly enjoy the soothing warmth on their skin – and the changing table will become their new favorite spot.

 playmat

The crawling blanket is a popular birth gift that most parents are very happy about. You can put the blanket in the playpen or take it with you on the go. Then you can easily and comfortably lay your baby down in the park or with friends. At Amazon you will find a wide range of great crawling blankets with cute, playful motifs.advertisement

Equipment for baby sleep:

 crib

If you want, your baby can sleep in a cot from the start. You’re going to need it sooner or later anyway. If you put it directly in a bed, you save yourself the purchase of a cradle or an extra bed. The “Lisbon” cot in its matt white tone makes the baby’s room shine as a place of rest and relaxation. At Otto you will find the pretty cot.advertisement

Tip: With a nestadvertisementyou can make the cot look even better. In addition, the soft nest offers your little darling additional protection. Because especially at night, the little ones move a lot and can easily injure themselves through the hard bed frame.

 mattresses

Of course, you also need a good mattress for the bed . You should definitely get good advice when making your choice, because the mattress should be breathable and free of any harmful substances. Here it is better to invest in good quality, because your baby spends a lot of time in bed. You can find a cold foam mattress that relieves pressure and ensures your little one sleeps comfortably on Amazon, for example.advertisement

 Bassinet, cradle or extra bed

However, many parents prefer to use a cradle or a bassinet, especially in the first few weeks.advertisementThese are particularly practical because they have wheels and you can take them to any room. A so-called extra bed is also practical ,advertisementthat you can push directly to your own bed. This variant is particularly good if you breastfeed at night, because then you always have your baby close by.

Waterproof pad

In the first few weeks you don’t need a pad for the crib, but as your baby gets older, a diaper can leak. Due to the waterproof baseadvertisementyou protect the mattress optimally from moisture. So that your little darling does not get sore and can always sleep comfortably in the dry.

 Bedsheet

You need two sheets for the crib or cradle, so you can put one of them in the washing machine. You can find breathable bed sheets made of 100% cotton on Amazon, for example.advertisementHere you can choose between eleven different colors and you will definitely find the right bed linen for the bed linen you have already purchased.

Sleeping bags

A size 70 sleeping bag should be part of your initial equipment. Sleeping bags are much more practical than blankets, because your baby cannot kick a sleeping bag away so easily. In addition, a sleeping bag cannot slip over your face and prevent your baby from breathing.  On Amazon you will find this cute thermal sleeping bag from Alvi with white stars.advertisement

 Mobile or music box

Many parents find it nice to hang a mobile or a music box over the cot or the changing table. A sweet music box from HABA in the form of a cute frog will put a smile on your baby’s face.advertisementThis can distract your baby wonderfully when it is being changed, for example.

In most cases, however, it is not necessary for you to buy the mobile or the music box yourself, as both are popular gifts for births or for the special occasion of a baptism.

Attention: In the first few weeks you should rather do without a nest in bed and also too much fabric around the bed. It is important that your baby gets enough fresh air. You can always add these elements later.

If you need more inspiration and instructions for setting up a baby’s room and want to know where you could save, we have lots of tips and purchase recommendations for you for a beautiful baby’s room.