What Furniture Is Needed in a Nursery?

A nursery does not need a long shopping list. Six pieces cover everything the room has to do in the first year: a cot or cot bed, a wide chest of drawers that doubles as a changing surface, some hanging space, a supportive chair for night feeds, a small surface beside it, and closed storage for toys and bedding. In this guide we explain how to position the cot first so it sets the layout, why a chest of drawers is more useful than a dedicated changing table, and what height and depth to look for. We also cover lighting that lets you settle a baby without waking the room, storage that works in a small British bedroom with a chimney breast or an awkward door swing, safety checks worth doing on assembly day, and the items you can comfortably leave until the second year. There is also advice on planning a layout that converts into a toddler bedroom later....