Decorating a baby’s nursery and choosing the first items they will touch can be an overwhelming experience. You want something that informs your style and your wishes and dreams for your child. Not to mention in today’s world thousands of options and ideas can be a. a little overwhelming.
But before you let decision fatigue get the better of you, Etsy—an online retailer for unique and creative products made by small businesses—is here to help with a list of the hottest themes and items for baby and their nursery. With someone searching for “baby items” every second on Etsy, the brand clearly sees what consumers are looking for and what parents love.
From creative night lights to modern circus and vintage themes, find inspiration for one-of-a-kind items for your baby and their nursery below!
1. Vintage and Heirloom Pieces
What’s old is new again! In fact, Etsy reports a 270 percent increase in searches for custom toy boxes like the one above, an 80 percent increase in searches for handmade toys and a 58 percent increase in search for vintage nursery art or prints. While parents are dealing with priceless pieces that will stand the test of time, the baby’s nursery is transforming into a place to be cherished after their first few months have come and gone.
Buy it: Desert Mountain Toy Chest, Starting at $269, Etsy.com
2. Farm Animals
Embracing Cottagecore and Western decor and style trends, farm animals are making a fun and quirky appearance in nurseries across the country. Etsy saw a 126 percent increase in searches for cow nursery items, a 93 percent increase in searches for duck nursery items and a 21 percent increase in searches for baby chicken items . Help your baby connect with the natural world at a young age and get familiar with farm favorites with adorable plushies like the one above.
Buy it: Mini Stuffed Farm Animals, Starting at $19, Etsy.com
3. Baby Superbloom
On Etsy, the floral trend is in full bloom, with a 36 percent increase in searches for daisy nursery items, a 116 percent increase in searches for wildflower art and a 71 percent increase in searches for wildflower nursery items. If you want to get some floral fun into your nursery, look no further than this hand-crafted flower mobile.
Buy it: Flower Crib Mobile, $39, Etsy.com
4. Creative Night Lights
Night lights are handy for everything from night feeding to keeping your baby safe—and now they’re getting a creative twist. Etsy reports seeing a 445 percent increase in searches for custom night lights, a 419 percent increase in searches for animal night lights, a 246 percent increase in searches for star nights light, and a 184 percent increase in searches for moon night lights. Create an everlasting treasure for your child by customizing a night light like the one above.
Buy it: Moon and Flower Custom Name Light, Currently on sale for $30, Etsy.com
5. Modern Circus
Image: BuoKids | Etsy
Parents take inspiration from classic circus motifs – like stripes, flag banners, and popcorn patterns – in modern shapes and colors to transport children to a world of imagination, adventure, and fun. Statistics show a 70 percent increase in searches for hot air balloon decor on Etsy and a 44 percent increase in searches for lion nursery items. Take this theme to the next level with a beautiful circus tent light like the one above.
Buy it: Circus Lamp, $108, Etsy.com
For more nursery decor ideas check out these 39 Unique Boho Nursery Decor Ideas.
