Home / Tools / Nursery Setup ChecklistNursery Setup ChecklistSafe sleep comes first. Everything else can be added as you go. Ticks are saved in this browser.Print checklist0 of 18 doneResetSafe sleepA crib or bassinet that meets current safety standardsSee: Best Convertible Cribs for a Nursery That Grows (2026) →A firm, snug-fitting mattressSee: Best Crib Mattresses for Firm, Safe Infant Sleep (2026) →Two or three fitted crib sheetsSee: Best Crib Sheets for Safe, Snug Sleep (2026) →Sleep sacks instead of loose blanketsSee: Best Sleep Sacks for Safe, Cozy Baby Sleep (2026) →Place the crib away from windows, cords and heatersChanging and feedingChanging table or pad on a secured dresserSee: Best Changing Pads for Safe Diaper Duty (2026) →Diaper pailSee: Best Diaper Pails for Odor Control (2026) →Comfortable chair for night feedsSee: Best Nursery Gliders for Comfortable Feeding Nights (2026) →Dim night lightSee: Best Night Lights for Gentle, Sleep-Friendly Nurseries (2026) →ComfortBlackout curtainsSee: Best Blackout Curtains for Darker Naps and Longer Sleep (2026) →White noise machineSee: Best White Noise Machines for Calmer Baby Sleep (2026) →Room thermometer to choose the right sleep sackHumidifier if the air is drySee: Best Nursery Humidifiers for Easier Breathing at Night (2026) →Safety and storageAnchor dressers and shelves to the wallSee: Best Nursery Dressers for Storage That Lasts for Years (2026) →Cover outletsSee: Best Outlet Covers for Childproof Outlets (2026) →Choose cordless window coveringsSet up a baby monitorSee: Best Video Baby Monitors for Peace of Mind (2026) →Add closed storage bins for clothes and toysSee: Best Nursery Storage Bins for Tidy Rooms (2026) →