How to Set Up a Small — But Cool! — Nursery

If you're preparing for baby in an apartment, starter home, or small-space budget, we've got you. Cubby's Small Cool Nursery guide curates the most essential and stylish new baby buys and ideas, loved by parents and experts alike.

An Expectant Parent's Checklist of Essential Nursery Buys Kid Rooms

All the parent-tested and parent-approved nursery essentials you need to know about.

Faith Durand

Jun 23, 2024

49 Stylish Nursery Ideas for the Unique Baby Room of Your Dreams Kid Rooms

The prettiest nursery eye candy you’ll see all week.

Laura Fenton

25 Creative Baby Girl Nursery Ideas, from Design Pros and Parents Kid Rooms

We asked design pros and creative parents to share their girls’ nurseries with Cubby.

Laura Fenton

21 Creative Baby Boy Nursery Ideas, from Design Pros and Parents Kid Rooms

From playful neutrals to street-art style, we've got photos to get the ideas flowing!

Laura Fenton

The Complete Guide to Buying Your First Crib Kid Rooms

For many Cubby readers, there’s a good chance you’ve already bought your first crib, but for those who are on the cusp of parenthood or who are in the market for a new baby bed, this guide will tell you everything you need to know about buying a crib today.Here’s what you need to know to buy with confidence. And if you’re looking for specific recommendations, check out our article on the best cribs.

Laura Fenton

10 Cribs That Designer Parents Swear By Kid Rooms

A crib is a critical decision in your baby’s nursery and it can feel like an overwhelming one. Whether you’re struggling to decide between a mini crib and a standard-size crib, wondering if a crib that converts to a toddler bed is a must or if you should opt for a crib with storage, or just having difficulty choosing between the many many styles on the market, it can feel like there are more questions than answers. That’s why we wrote a whole guide to buying a crib. And!

Laura Fenton

I Bought This Organic Crib Mattress for My Second Baby, and Wish I’d Had It for My First Kid Rooms

I’m a mom of two, and this non-toxic baby mattress is the best I’ve seen for safety, comfort, and support.

Emily Hochberg

I Thought the Perfect Nursery Glider Didn’t Exist, Until I Bought This Chair (It’s My 3rd Glider and the Best By Far)Kid Rooms

They say three time's the charm, and it's with my third nursery glider that I finally hit the jackpot.

Alexandra Frost

I Didn’t Know How Great a Sound Machine Could Be Until I Bought This One Kid Rooms

The first-gen Hatch sound machine was pretty great, but the second-gen beats it.

Quincy Bulin

I Couldn’t Believe the SNOO Bassinet Would Be Worth It, but I Was So Wrong Kid Rooms

For peace of mind and that blessed sleep, it was worth every penny.

Jenny Davis

The Secret Way I Hacked My Daughter’s Nursery So I Could See at Night Kid Rooms

It’s something I learned back in my theater days.

Kristina Vänni