Nursery Guide:
Set up your space for an optimal sleep environment!
Whether you’re preparing for baby’s arrival or currently enjoying your sweet gift, this guide will help you set up the best environment for achieving sleep. While there are countless resources available for your nursery, I have made suggestions here based on my personal experience and that of my clients.
Dim
Lighting
rabitgoo blackout window film
The Rabbitgoo Blackout Window Film offers a less permanent solution for creating an optimal sleep environment for babies by blocking out unwanted light and glare from windows. Its opaque design ensures complete privacy while darkening a room, promoting uninterrupted sleep cycles crucial for infant development. These films are removable which makes for easy installation and adjustment.
lightdims electronic covers
There’s nothing more frustrating than setting up the perfect sleep environment for your baby and realizing there are blinking lights from electronics in the room. The LIGHTDIMS Original Strength covers are a great option for dimming the light emitted from routers, electronics, and appliances. These covers help minimize disturbances that could disrupt a baby's sleep cycle, promoting longer and more restful periods of rest.
yunlex night light
Sometimes you’ve got to come into the baby’s room for a middle-of-night feeding or to soothe a restless baby, and when you enter, you do need a bit of light to see by. I recommend this Yunlex Dimmable Night Light. Newborns’ eyes are very sensitive, so choosing a soft, warm light like this one is very important. It is soft enough so that baby doesn’t fully wake, and provides just enough light for parents to see by.
Redi shade blinds
I love Redi Shade blinds to effectively block out light, creating a cozy environment for restful sleep. Minimizing external light disturbances can help establish deeper and more restorative sleep patterns. This particular brand is simple to install and affordable, and offers a variety of styles and colors, making them a great choice for parents seeking to optimize their baby’s sleep environment.
Soothing
Sounds
hatch sound machine
This Hatch sound machine features a dimmable clock, programmable color and sound to help baby establish routines for nap and bedtime, and remote access via the Hatch app. When baby is older, you can purchase a subscription to Hatch + to gain access to more content including sleep stories and lullabies.
yogasleep sound machine
For parents on the go, I recommend this Yogasleep portable white noise machine. It’s a nice basic option that is small enough to fit easily in a diaper bag or backpack and comes with a clip for fastening to a stroller, car seat, or crib. Never be without a good option when attempting naptime outside of your normal sleep environment!
baby shusher
The Baby Shusher is a sound machine miracle for new babies. A real human voice soothes baby with a rhythmic “Shhhhhh,” mimicking life in the womb and making the transition to sleep on the outside easier for baby. The adjustable volume and timer on this portable machine make it a convenient option for parents of newborns.
Lectrofan
The LectroFan is an excellent tool for creating a soothing sleep environment for babies. It has 20 unique non-looping fan and white noise sounds and a built-in sleep timer. These flexible options allow parents to customize the duration of white noise playback to suit their baby's unique sleep routine.
Wearables
miracle blanket
A good swaddle is excellent for baby sleep because it mimics the comfort of the womb, helping to soothe and calm newborns and infants. My clients love the Miracle Blanket. Its foot pocket and arm-flap design helps parents get a snug and secure swaddle every time. The Miracle Blanket comes in a soft and cozy fabric with lots of color and pattern options.
baby merlin magic sleep suit
For babies ready to transition out of a swaddle, the Baby Merlin Magic sleep suit is the way to go. It helps babies continue to feel cozy and secure while allowing more freedom of movement for arms and legs. It comes in a super soft fabric and is made with a double-zipper to make those middle-of-the-night diaper changes as quick as possible.
woolino sleep sacks
I recommend that babies use sleep sacks from age 4 months to 2 years. I love these 4-Season Sleep Sacks by Woolino because wool is the best textile! Wool is best for your baby due to its softness, breathability, and ability to regulate temperature, keeping babies comfortable throughout the night. Its moisture-wicking properties also help prevent overheating and irritation.
owlet dream sock
The Owlet Dream Sock® provides real-time monitoring of pulse rate and oxygen levels, offering new parents peace of mind and early detection of potential sleep disturbances or health issues. With the ability to receive notifications through the Owlet Dream app and through a physical base station, you can promptly address any concerns.
Travel
redi shade blinds
Redi Shade blinds are great at home AND on the go! They effectively block out light, creating a cozy environment for restful sleep. Minimizing external light disturbances can help establish deeper and more restorative sleep patterns. Redi Shade are “toolless” and can be cut to size, making them the perfect option for hotels, AirBNBs, even visiting friends or family.
slumberpod
SlumberPod offers solution for parents traveling with newborns by providing a portable, blackout privacy pod designed specifically for little ones. It creates a cozy, familiar sleep environment wherever you go, shielding your baby from distractions and allowing for uninterrupted sleep during trips. Use code: MalamaMomma at checkout for a 5% discount!