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.
All of the cute, none of the filth! The Mavis Monkey Rug from Bholu ($1,100) is the only simian for your décor. This 4.6’ x 6.6’ 100% hand-tufted New Zealand felted wool rug (all hand-crafted under Fair Trade standards by Indian artisans) features Mavis in mid-jump and mid-wave. She’s so adorable you’ll want her in the center of the room, no toys in site! Best of all, no diapers for Mavis or tetanus shots for you.
It’s three times the versatility and beauty with The Three Nesting Blocks from Kalon Studios. ($750) This set is all about simplicity of beauty. A matching trio of all-natural, 100% organic sustainably harvested bamboo stools functions as foot-rests, seats or just as accent furniture. Three forms – circle, line and cube – times three. Talk about a natural hat-trick.
Lounging on a hammock is as good as it gets. But it’s not just for grown-ups! The Miyo Baby Hammock ($199) is a brilliant way to send them off to sleep. It conforms to their body, offering tons of support and comfort, and a gentle sway. And the Miyo is super flexible. Hang it from the ceiling, attach it to a stand or door clamp (sold separately), or even take it on the road. Let ‘em lounge a bit.
We don’t recommend letting them sleep outside, but you get the idea. The Seed Organic Cradle ($329) is as natural as all outdoors. There’s not one damn hint of any chemical in this cradle. 100% Organic hypoallergenic cotton (much stronger and softer). Natural sap-derived latex mattress (contours to baby). Mattress base with breather holes top to bottom (maximum air circulation). It’s stronger, softer and cleaner. That’s sleeping better in our book. 
Froggy went a’countin’ with the Streamline Green frog Clock. ($14) This little digital gem is perfect for carrying around on the road, and it’s got all the bells and..ahem…alarms as your alarm clock. But it’s a frog. Y’know, so it’s cute and fun for your kids. Includes batteries, for you, though. 
Bring a touch of the islands to your child’s development with the Surfboard Growth Chart from Ecotots. ($60) This gorgeous longboard will be there to record your little kahuna’s growth, and serve as a treasured memento for years after. Draw between the stripes – it’s unfinished there. And being an Ecotots product, the board is 100% formaldehyde-free FSC Certified birch plywood with a non-toxic water based finish. This is one board that guarantees an endless summer.
Eco-friendly luxe. That is the 2 Piece Nursery Set from Argington. ($1,480) The Sahara Crib & Delphi Changing Table come together to form a gorgeous set that you’ll want to keep forever. Both are available in walnut, red maple or birch, all sustainable-growth wood and 100% non-toxic finishes and glues. Both pieces are extremely versatile and ready to grow with your baby. Looking great and being soft on the Earth are only fringe benefits. (Right?)
Not quite sleeping in the garden, but not bad. The Garden Chalet Twin Bed from Haba ($599) brings the great outdoors inside for your little angel. The frame is solid birch and plywood, with six strands of pink fabric roses to drape over. Also comes with a pouch to store books and stuff in. It’s beautiful and tranquil. And no watering required. 
Your baby will be growing like crazy. The Babybox ($2,230) is the only crib that can keep up. This ingenious crib, designed by Carolina Galeano & Francisco Poggi, changes configurations via a lattice-work frame that fits together at different heights as your baby grows. And of course, it looks great, with a white semi-laquered MDF finish. Crib comes with three modular mattresses and five castors with two breaks. Runs from birth to 24 months. Told ya it grows with baby. 
