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I’ve been doing some research about what is really needed for a nursery. Since most nursery furniture is used for a limited time, I think IKEA is probably our choice for furniture.

Cribs:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60108663

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60077355

Toy box:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40108659

Changing table/dresser … I’m not certain about this item. I would prefer that the drawers have a safety rail to keep them from pulling out all the way, and I’m not sure this dresser is built that way. It does strap to the wall, though.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S19842534

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S79838765

 And then there are cute knickknacks:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10124731

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60107809

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30107797

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50097943

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50072886

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80021008

The other indispensable nursery item is a glider/rocker. I was skeptical about this too, since we went to great lengths to find a nice retro rocker a couple of years ago. But after hearing how much time will be spent rocking, I guess a glider with padded arms is indispensable. Too bad they’re so ugly!

My research indicates that Dutailer is the leader in this industry.

Target sells a few models:
http://www.target.com/Dutailier-Ultramotion-Sleigh-Glider-Ottoman/dp/B00008US2U/sr=1-10/qid=1205677710/ref=sr_1_10/602-9876380-3503832?ie=UTF8&rh=k%3Adutailier&page=1

The completely upholstered models seem to be gaining popularity and could be used in a room other than the nursery…

http://glider-rockers.babycatalog.com/Dutailier-glider-rockers/stock-program-rocker/stkpro-150103.html

but they’re not all cheap…
http://glider-rockers.babycatalog.com/Dutailier-glider-rockers/Dutailier-upholstered-rocker-724130/724130reg.html

 Oh, yes, according to the Baby Bargains book, Colgate has the best crib mattresses.

http://www.colgatekids.com/products/foam_mattresses/
of course, I’ll have to go to this cute store in Edina (Cribz) to purchase one…