Guest Picks: Soothing Nursery Decor for a Boy or Girl
Outfit baby’s room with gender-neutral wall art, toys and furnishings that are as lighthearted as they are comforting
When parents choose to wait until the day of delivery for the big reveal, it can take a little more time to find nursery decor that toes the gender-neutral line. The 20 items in this ideabook easily bridge the divide. Even better, they will open new parents’ eyes to the endless possibilities for their little one’s space. Whether you’re a parent, friend or family member, keep these special goodies in mind to help create a special space, one that’s far beyond the seas of pink and blue. — Alison from Long Distance Loving
Wayne Pate Whale Pillow Cover
A whale in a beret will get smiles from children and adults alike. If you add this pillow to your glider or rocker, you will have years of fanciful stories to tell about this silly seafarer.
Menagerie Bookend, White Penguin
Create your own march of the penguins! Grab a pair of these pretties, or pick up a few other animals to mix and match for the perfect set of bookends in baby’s nursery.
Mounted Lion
Your little one may have a roar of his or her own, but this gentle lion won’t fight back. Mounted on any nursery wall, it is sure to spark any child’s imagination.
Elephant Plush Rocker
Throw the normal notion of a rocking horse out the window! This elephant will provide hours of fun for both boys and girls while looking precious at the same time.
Earth Desk Globe
Teach a child the ways of the world with this classic globe. Long after the nursery days are done, this worldly piece can grow with your child.
Gem Mirror
Create your own hall of mirrors in the nursery with this gem of a mirror. You can even transition it into other corners of your house for years of enjoyment.
Baby Animal Portraits (Sold Individually)
Build your own mini menagerie with a gallery wall of these tiny animal prints. These little darlings would definitely bring a sweet safari theme to life.
‘Good Night Kiss’ Canvas Art
Goodnight kisses aren’t just for Mom and Dad. Hang this sweet and simple canvas as a friendly reminder that baby needs goodnight kisses too.
‘You Are My Sunshine’ Sheet Music
Place this simple stanza of “You Are My Sunshine” anywhere in the nursery, and you’ll brighten your child’s days for years to come. Bonus: Its clean frame and understated design will work without a hitch in any gender-neutral space.
‘Forever Young’ Sheet Music Decal
Keep your child forever young with this wondrous wall decal of the melody to the classic ’80s hit. It’s perfect for a yellow or gray wall, and it might even cause you to hum each time you pass by.
Constellation Decal
Wishing on stars will mean much more with this constellation wall decal. You might even learn a thing or two during those nap-time rocking sessions.
Owl Baby Blanket, Light Mocha/Dark Mocha
These owls will be on midnight watch — and look cute while doing it! The beige is anything but boring, and the blanket will transition with a child from infancy to childhood (when kids still take their blankie to sleepovers).
NoJo My Friend Pooh Musical Mobile
Winnie the Pooh and friends will keep any little one in happy company. Even better, this sweet mobile would work with any neutral decor.
Wool Felt Night Sky Mobile
Without a doubt, Goodnight Moon will take on a life of its own under this starry mobile. A little one can start wishing on stars from the earliest days in the crib — and hopefully give you a few extra winks.
Triangles Rug, Gray
Take any nursery from basic to brilliant with this rug. It’s modern and chic, and the myriad triangles work seamlessly to create a gender-neutral space.
Square Gingham Pouf, Oatmeal
If you’re not a fan of gray, don’t fret — a soft taupe can fill that void. This oatmeal gingham pouf will long outlive the nursery and become a stool in a future playroom.
Momeni Lil Mo Classic Kids Yellow Hand Made Synthetic Graphic Area Rug- LMOINLMI
From A to Z, this nursery rug will entertain and educate. Its soft array of pastels is sure to work beautifully with any color palette.
Woven Prayer Hamper
With a touch of gray, this woven hamper will weave its way into your heart. It’s perfect for a quick cleanup, and stuffed animals and laundry will never find a better place to hide.
Sweet Jojo Designs Diamond Laundry Hamper, Gray/White
Toss those soiled onesies into this gorgeous gray and white hamper. The volume of laundry may increase as your child grows, but it doesn’t have to cause a big mess.
Gray/White Striped Canvas Storage
These clean-looking and convenient canvas bins would make cleaning up the nursery a breeze. Soft stripes (that go with anything) give them a long life, on or off the shelf.
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