Welcoming a new addition into the family is one of life's sweetest moments. Designing a stylish nursery that will be a haven for you and your little one is a wonderful way to prepare for baby's arrival. Choosing a unique baby crib will create a fabulous centerpiece, and set your baby's nursery apart.
New trends for baby cribs include themed cribs. Princess themed cribs are favorites for girls, and train themed cribs are a classic choice for boys. Other popular themes for boys include race cars, fire trucks and nautical designs, and themes for girls include fairies, butterflies and floral designs.
For a smaller nursery, choosing a crib that offers storage is a great way to maximize the space. Baby cribs that have a drawer under the mattress, or units that combine the crib and changing table or drawers, provide much needed storage for all of baby's necessities. Circular baby cribs are also a great space saving design for smaller nurseries.
For parents that like a clean, modern look, the trend is to minimize accessories and select a crib with simple lines. Modern cribs are available in classic colors such as black and white. Parents that want a brighter color palate can choose a crib in bold red, blue, or pink.
Parents who want their baby's crib to serve double (or triple) duty can choose a convertible crib. These cribs can be converted into a toddler bed, day bed and full sized bed, growing up right along with baby! For parents who choose co-sleeping, baby cribs that attach to the parent's bed are another option. Co-sleepers also often have options for later use, such as converting into play yards.
With so many choices of imaginative cribs, parents can find a crib that reflects their sense of style. Choosing a unique crib for your baby is a perfect way to design a nursery that provides a comfortable and restful space for your little one.
If you didn’t know better, you’d think it was 1951. The Denim Sundress from Decaf Plush ($54) is retro-chic fun with a modernist sensibility. This pink owl motif is an original design, with eco-friendly felt appliqué. It’s all denim, with hot pink, orange and brown owl pockets for major pop. Runs from 6-12m to 4T, and is so retro it will never go out of style. 
No more trips to that skanked-out public park for your kids! The Pot O’ Gold Wooden Swing Set ($2,499) delivers crazy fun at the end of the rainbow in your background. All pieces are pre-cut for easy assembly. The set features a tire swing, trapeze, rope swing, steering wheel, wave slide, rope ladder, climbing wall and tons more. You put it together, they play. No walks to the park, no lines, no waiting.
You HAD to wear hoodies. Your kids will want to wear the Child Frog Hoodie Shirt from Mouth Man. ($29.99) This 100% polyester sport fabric hoodie, which is made with recycled fabrics and eco-friendly inks, is full of bold fun. The frog on the front has a closed mouth, but that changes to an open mouth when they fold their arms. Cool! It’s definitely not your lameass Sears hoodie, and we’re all glad for that.
This is a cot?!? Really?!? Yes! The Pod Cot with Sabi (contact for ordering information) ain’t no roll-out canvas job. This gorgeous plywood cot has clear acrylic sides so baby will remain visible at all times. It’s shaped like a cozy cocoon, with fixed sides and full mattress adjustability. And it’s eco-friendly in construction and bar free for a chic, elegant look. Roll out the cot? Why yes, please! It’s shaped like a cozy cocoon, with fixed sides and full 
There’s no excuse for not looking your best, nor for being uncoordinated. Good thing for the Matching Father and Son Neckties from My Favorite Pal. ($12.99 – $16.99) These adorable sets ensure that dad and junior will match! They are made from kid-tough microfiber, so they’re ready to take any pre-event mischief. And with 33 patterns available, you’ll both look your best for any occasion. Look sharp, together!
Your kids will be acting well older than their age with the Milo Table and Bench from Jennifer Delonge. ($647) This birch or walnut veneer table with high-gloss black legs is the size of a regular coffee table, and is probably even more elegant than the table in your living room. It’s a great way to bring a little sophistication down to their level. And it won’t mess up your décor in the process…
Cardboard: it’s not just a nuisance anymore. The Belkiz Feedaway (check website for ordering info) makes feeding time green and portable. This heavy-duty chair is perfect for road trips and outings, when bringing along the high chair is impractical. Just unfold the Feedaway and you’re good to go. Being cardboard, of course, it’s sustainable, and being cardboard, of course, it’s light, but tough enough to hold your little one. Great for the earth, your recycling crew and your back.
It’s like middle ages luxury, without the scurvy and beheadings. The Uptown Crib, designed for Nurseryworks by House of Honey ($1,500), puts a modernist twist on 15th century English design. Bold and whimsical, the Uptown Crib features high contrast reveals and brass hardware for major pop. It offers three mattress heights, huge drawers underneath and, of course, fixed side rails and full modern safety. Choose from cream with black molding or black with cream molding, and sleep like it’s 1499.
