Preparing for a new baby can get pretty expensive. However, this is mostly due to the fact that a majority of new parents get carried away when it comes to purchasing things for the nursery. It isn’t uncommon for excited parents to buy every baby related product under the sun. The good news is that you can adequately provide for your new bundle of joy by decorating your nursery with only the items deemed necessary. This will not only make things simpler, it will also save you a ton of money.

There is a huge difference between what your baby “needs” and what you as a parent simply “want” to buy. Unless finances aren’t a problem, chances are you’re strapped for cash and have a tight budget to work with. Luckily, decorating your nursery and purchasing the products for your new baby don’t have to break your bank account. By eliminating the items that you don’t need and sticking to the essentials, you can effectively create the perfect nursery environment in an affordable way.

Because of the huge variety of nursery items available, organization and planning will be vital to keeping you on track when it comes to making those purchases. Take some time to jot down the items you know your baby’s nursery will need. If you’re a bit stumped or simply overwhelmed by the thought, you can refer to the following items that should be added to your list:

Furniture. You can’t have a nursery without the proper furniture. Remember, it’s all about what you need in order to take care of your baby properly. Practicality is key here. Since your baby will be growing fast, that means you’ll have a lot of baby clothes to deal with. Aside from the closet in the room, you’ll want to purchase a dresser with plenty of drawers. A crib is another investment that is necessary. Dealing with tons of diapers means you’ll need a changing table. You’ll also want to have some type of organizational shelves or similar structure for storing everything baby-related: burp clothes, diapers, bottles, toys, linens, blankets, etc.

Linens and bedding. Make sure your nursery is equipped with blankets, sheets, pillow cases and other linens needed to keep your little one comfortable. You can find entire sets that will prevent you from having to go out and purchase new linens and bedding as your baby grows bigger.

Miscellaneous but necessary items. Diaper duty means you’ll need a good sized wastebasket to toss those poopy packages in. You’ll also want to buy a sturdy and good sized laundry hamper for dirty clothes. And don’t forget the lighting fixtures, shades and nightlights for late night feedings. Creating the right lighting in the room can help your baby fall asleep faster and make him/her more comfortable in their nursery.

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