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Small Steps Toward a Calmer Nursery Routine

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A swaddle, a toddler-friendly clock and a caddy that moves room to room: simple helpers for the early years.

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A calm nursery corner with a light wood crib, a rattan chair, a sage knit blanket and a plush bunny

Keep it simple

A calmer nursery is mostly about rhythm: the same few steps at the same times, and the things you need within reach when you need them. Every baby and every family is different, so treat the ideas below as small helpers rather than rules. For any questions about your baby's sleep, talk to your pediatrician.

Newborn nights

The HALO SleepSack swaddle is a wearable 100% cotton swaddle that replaces loose crib blankets. It has a 3-way adjustable design: arms in, one arm out or both out. It's made for newborn nights. Per HALO, stop swaddling once baby shows signs of rolling over. Follow HALO's instructions for sizing and use, and ask your pediatrician if you have questions.

Toddler bedtimes

As babies grow into toddlers, a visual cue can make mornings easier to explain. The Frida 3-in-1 alarm clock, sound machine and nightlight uses red, yellow and green wake colors a toddler can read, with seven sleep sounds, a shut-off timer and a warm nightlight. It suits nurseries and toddler rooms building a bedtime routine.

Supplies within reach

So much of the day happens away from the changing table. The Parker Baby felt diaper caddy is a soft felt caddy with eight outer pockets, a removable divider and a long handle that carries it room to room. It works at changing tables, for bedside night feeds and in the car.

Bring it together

Choose the one step that would make your current routine feel easier, and build from there. Prices and availability change, so check the current price at the retailer before you buy.

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HALO SleepSack Swaddle, Cotton, 1.5 TOG, 6–12 lbs

HALO SleepSack Swaddle, Cotton, 1.5 TOG, 6–12 lbs

Why we love it:
A wearable 100% cotton swaddle that replaces loose crib blankets, with a 3-way adjustable design: arms in, one arm out or both out.
Perfect for:
Newborn nights. Per HALO, stop swaddling once baby shows signs of rolling over.

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Frida 3-in-1 Alarm Clock, Sound Machine & Nightlight, Bluetooth

Frida 3-in-1 Alarm Clock, Sound Machine & Nightlight, Bluetooth

Why we love it:
Red, yellow and green wake colors a toddler can read, seven sleep sounds with a shut-off timer, and a warm nightlight.
Perfect for:
Nurseries and toddler rooms building a bedtime routine.

Check pricevia Amazon

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Parker Baby Felt Diaper Caddy & Organizer Basket, Regular, Gray

Parker Baby Felt Diaper Caddy & Organizer Basket, Regular, Gray

Why we love it:
Soft felt caddy with eight outer pockets, a removable divider and a long handle that carries it room to room.
Perfect for:
Changing tables, bedside night feeds and the car.

Check pricevia Amazon

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