9 Baby Essentials for Every Stage: Newborn, Naptime, and Toddlerhood

The newborn stage is all-consuming: feeds, changes, naps, and repeat. Keeping your essentials close (and your sanity closer) is everything. These pieces simplify the chaos without compromising on style.

It’s more than a mat—it’s a moment of calm during the chaos. Crafted from buttery-soft, water-resistant material, this one-piece wonder is luxuriously padded for your baby and endlessly practical for you. Because it has no fabric covers, it saves you the laundry pile. Cleaning is just a quick wipe, and it’s ready for the next change. The award-winning design doesn’t just simplify your routine; it elevates it. Whether perched on a dresser or a bench, it’s a piece you’ll appreciate every single day.

Wipes are an everyday essential—so why shouldn’t they look good too? This beautifully minimal cover keeps wipes fresh while blending beautifully into your curated space. It’s proof that style and practicality belong together, even when it comes to the basics.

A place for everything, and everything in its place. With multiple compartments and easy-access pockets, this quilted nappy bag becomes your mobile command centre—ready for every snack, wipe, and emergency outfit change. It holds everything you need (and some things you don’t). Functional today, timeless for years—the bag you’ll reach for long after the nappy days are over.

More than white noise—it’s your bedtime ally. It brings a hush to restless nights with a curated selection of calming sounds, from gentle rain to ocean waves, creating a consistent cue for sleep. Compact and portable, it slips easily into your overnight bag, meaning sleep routines don’t stay home when you’re in a different space. Beautifully designed with a soft, minimalist form, it looks as peaceful as it sounds.

It’s the glow you barely notice—until you do. Just enough to guide you through feeds and check-ins, with a soft, warm hue that soothes without disrupting sleep. These charming companions sit playfully on a shelf by day and slip into their night shift effortlessly. Rechargeable and portable, they’re perfect for travel, sleepovers, or any spot where a little light can make all the difference.

No more fumbling in the dark. These quilted pockets hang right where you need them to keep wipes, dummies, and swaddles within arm’s reach. Soft yet structured, they blend tastefully into your nursery’s design, offering a practical storage solution without adding bulk. They’re the little pieces of convenience that make every bedtime smoother and every midnight fumble shorter.

One second of carelessness—a door slam, a startled cry. This cloud-shaped stop is here to keep those little fingers safe. Made from soft-touch silicone, it cushions every close while blending playfulness into their space. Light enough to move from room to room and sturdy enough to stay put during playtime, it’s practical protection that feels at home anywhere.

Some days, their whole world is on the floor—blocks, books, soft toys, and treasures. These baskets bring it all together. Generously sized to handle the biggest playroom explosions, they’re also strong enough for endless fill-and-dump games, gentle enough for little hands, and stylish enough to earn a permanent spot in your space. Because when storage looks this good, you’ll never feel the need to hide it.

From their first scribbles to their tallest block towers, this table is a front-row seat to their creativity. It’s perfectly kid-sized with a wide, open surface for every project, puzzle, or playdate. Built from durable materials, it’s ready for the wildest crayon masterpieces and the stickiest glue disasters. And with ferm LIVING’s signature Scandi simplicity, it fits into your home as seamlessly as it fits into their world. It’s more than a table—it’s their stage, their studio, their sanctuary for play and discovery.

Babies grow fast, but thoughtful design grows with them. From those first newborn changes to the creative chaos of toddlerhood, these essentials aren’t just things you buy—they’re things you use. Daily, nightly, and in every little moment in between.

So, whether you’re nesting, gifting, or upgrading your go-to gear, choose pieces that do more than fill a nursery—they earn their place in your home. And if you’d rather skip the guesswork? Start with our Baby Essential Bundles—because the best essentials are the ones you’ll reach for, time and time again.