Nesting Essentials: How to Prepare Your Nursery for Baby

Nesting Essentials: How to Prepare Your Nursery for Baby

If you’re finding yourself reorganising the linen cupboard, folding onesies three times over, or deep-cleaning corners you’ve never noticed before… welcome to the nesting phase.

Nesting is a powerful instinct many expectant mums experience — a surge of energy and motivation to get everything “just right” before baby arrives. It’s completely natural and, frankly, a bit magical.

So how do you channel that nesting energy into productive, meaningful prep? Here’s your go-to checklist — along with practical product suggestions to help create a calm, organised, and baby-ready nursery.

 

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1. Organise the Nappy Changing Station

A well-stocked changing setup is a game-changer during those first few weeks.

✔️ Keep nappies, wipes, creams, and spare outfits all in arm’s reach

✔️ Have a clean, designated surface to change your baby — and keep backups handy

✔️ Store everything in clear, easy-access compartments

👉 Our Nappy Pods are perfect for this. Originally designed for out-and-about changes, they’re also a brilliant nursery organiser — holding multiple cloth nappies, wipes, and even a change of clothes.

They’re compact, portable, and beautiful enough to keep out on display.

 

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2. Wash and Sort Baby Clothes

Part of the nesting ritual is washing those tiny baby clothes and folding them neatly into drawers.

To keep everything easy to manage:

 

• Sort by size (0000, 000, etc.)

• Use drawer dividers or labelled baskets

• Keep daily essentials front and centre

 

And don’t forget to wash any fabric-based items baby will use in the early days — including swaddles, blankets, cot sheets, and of course, nappies.

Need reusable nappy options? Our full Cloth Nappies 2.0 collection includes gentle bamboo liners and adjustable sizing — ideal for newborns.

 

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3. Create a Simple, Soothing Nursery Layout

You don’t need a Pinterest-perfect nursery to make it special. Focus on a calm, functional layout:

 

• Cot or bassinet

• Change station

• Feeding chair or cosy corner

• A small bookshelf or storage shelf

 

Keep lighting soft and easy to dim, and use soft textiles in natural colours or soothing tones. Bonus if they’re washable (you’ll thank us later).

 

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4. Prepare Your Wet Bag Station

Trust us — wet bags aren’t just for daycare or outings. They’re a nesting essential.

Our Wet Bags come in various sizes and are great for:

 

• Dirty nappies

• Wet clothes

• Milk-spilled onesies

• Quick clean-ups

 

Store one in the nursery, one near your laundry area, and another in your hospital bag.

 

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5. Build a Simple Nappy Washing Routine

If you’re planning to use cloth nappies, getting into a wash routine now will make life easier later.

We’ve created a straightforward Washing Guide that walks you through:

 

• How often to wash

• Which detergents are safe

• How to dry and store your nappies

 

Get a head start by prepping and organising your laundry corner now.

 

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6. Add Personal Touches

Nesting isn’t just about function — it’s about creating a space that feels nurturing and peaceful.

Consider:

 

• Framed ultrasound photos or baby name signs

• A small plant (bonus points if it’s low-maintenance!)

• A woven basket with mum-and-bub self-care items

 

Looking after yourself during nesting matters too — so don’t forget to include comfort items like a soft robe, water bottle, and our Reusable Breast Pads to ease the early days of feeding.

 

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Final Word

Nesting isn’t about perfection — it’s about preparing your space (and your heart) for the beautiful chaos to come.

Whether you’re folding tiny socks or setting up your nappy station, our eco-conscious essentials are here to make your nesting journey a little more organised, a little more beautiful, and a lot more meaningful.