Baby Essentials: Everything You'll Need for the First Year and Beyond
Whether you're a soon-to-be parent yourself or are shopping for a gift for one, Pottery Barn Kids has everything you need. Browse the baby essentials collection to find furniture, decor, storage and more to set up a functional and stylish nursery. This collection also includes must-have items for playtime, bath time, feeding time and running errands with your infant.
Must-Haves For Nurseries
One of the most important steps when preparing for a new arrival is setting up their nursery. At Pottery Barn Kids, you'll find high-quality furniture essentials like bassinets for newborns and cots for once they've reached infancy. These beds are available in sets with bassinet or cot mattresses for your convenience. Matching change tables with plenty of storage are available to help you start a changing station, and nursery chairs and ottomans make great additions to a nursing corner. Complete your nursery setup with other bestselling essentials:
- Fitted cot sheets sewn of soft, fade-resistant organic cotton percale are must-haves for cosy cots. These nursery linens come in a variety of styles to suit any room theme.
- Changing pads and covers help to make change tables more comfortable and colourful.
- Storage solutions will keep your child's toys, clothing and change supplies organised and easily accessible. Options include bookcases, wall shelves, toy chests and woven or fabric baskets and bins of various sizes.
- Give the space personalised flair with fun nursery decor, like mobiles, colourful framed artwork, wall decals or picture frames for family photos.
- Other items you'll need to complete the room include soft rugs and blackout curtains.
Playtime, Bath Time and Feeding Time
The first year of your child's life will revolve around some very basic activities, like playtime, bath time and feeding time. Enhance your playtime bonding experiences with cosy plush toys, rattles, security blankets and other soft, comforting items. They also make great keepsake gifts for baby showers. Once they're a little older, your child can play with educational toys, like blocks, puzzles, stackers and musical instruments, or ride on a plush rocker to improve their balance.
For bath time, browse for items like absorbent bath towels and wraps, bath toys and accessories like toothbrush holders and bath mats in whimsical prints and colours. Feeding essentials include silicone bibs, bowls and plates made of melamine or silicone and tumblers made of shatter-resistant plastic. Easy-clean placemats are also available for catching any dropped food or spills before they hit your table. These bath and feeding sets make useful gifts.
On-The-Go Essentials
Taking your infant out to run errands or visit friends and family is easier when you have the right gear. Browse for classic nappy bags or nappy backpacks to help you prepare for anything while you're away from home. They're typically sewn of durable materials like cotton twill and feature liners inside that wipe clean easily, with handles and shoulder straps for easy portability. These bags and backpacks are equipped with a variety of interior and exterior pockets for storing toys, snacks and bottles, as well as parent essentials, like phones, keys and wallets. They even come with a portable changing pad to make life on the go with your little one a little simpler.
Shop for baby essentials at Pottery Barn Kids to get yourself ready for your new arrival. Start by setting up a functional nursery with premium furniture, decor, storage solutions and other must-haves. Then, browse for fun toys to help you bond with your little one and on-the-go gear for trips outside of the home. Items to facilitate feeding and bath time are also available and make thoughtful gifts for parents-to-be.