Simple Budget Nursery

You don't have to be wealthy or harvest a kidney to give your baby what they need. Here's the complete, non-uggo nursery list for the budget-savvy. Almost all of the items, have very high ratings, come in different color options, and many serve  a dual purpose (less baby gear suffocating your home, amen). Adding a few personal touches like, paint, homemade artwork or a mobile, can really make this a very sweet little spot to welcome your new baby. Here is is a basic, everything-you-actually-need, list that will hopefully serve as a nice spring board for your budget nursery plans!

A) I refuse to spend 150 plus bucks on crib bedding that my child will repetitively pee on. Especially, when there are perfectly cute, simple, available options for FAR LESS! Exhibit A: this cute gender-neutral Ikea FANTASIDJUR crib duvet cover and sheet set which it's less than 10 bucks! ...um, SCORE!

B) And as far as cribs go, this Ikea SNIGLAR crib is solid wood,  and easy to assemble (paintable if you wish, but the natural wood is lovely as-is). It's simple, modern and converts to toddler bed. 

And If you cant afford  a pricey crib mattress, here's a simple Ikea VYSSA SLUMMER mattress that will do the job.

C) Among baby changing pads, one of the more affordable options is the Summer Infant Changing Pad which converts any dresser to a changing table, which 1) eliminates the need for purchasing a separate changing table and 2) your child will eventually need a dresser anyway so there's no need to waste the money on changing table at all.

D)A Foldable Pop Up Hamper is a great solution to having an affordable place were all your little one's puked on, and peed in clothing can be tossed into. I personally don't want to spend a lot on something getting this much abuse. Plus it comes in several different colors and is easy to transport. I'm pretty sure you can also find these at many dollar stores as well.

E) Ikea LEN crib comforter - an amazing baby crib quilt for and amazing price, that you can leave as-is, or put the previously mentioned cute duvet cover on :)

F) One item that serves double duty: a dresser that is the same height as a standard changing table, which again, along with a pad, eliminates the need for  purchasing a separate changing table, and provides you with a piece of furniture that you'll keep using long after your little one is out of diapers. This Stork Craft Kenton Universal Dresser is a great option. It's  cute, it has decent amazon reviews, and it's only 150 bucks (but looks worth a lot more).

G) You can make a regular garbage pale work for you, but nothing quite keeps out the stink like an actual Diaper Pail. Especially if you find one under 20 bucks. Hello Safety First Easy Saver Diaper Pail!

H) And finally a chair for Momma (or Daddy) to feed or sooth the little one to sleep. This Ikea Poang Chair isn't a rocker, but it has a nice bounce to it, and comes in a variety of colors to match your nursery. Also topping off at 109 price-wise for all the cotton options, this is much easier on the wallet than more traditional rockers. Plus, need I even point out, that this chair is simple, sleek and modern- looking, so it won't bulk up or uggify the room. I'd also like to point out, that this chair works very well out of the nursery once your little one is grown and no longer needs it.

I hope this at least gives you a good place to start in the internet vortex of baby planning.... Good luck with all your preparations, new and future P's!