Marine theme is probably one of the most popular theme for decorating and designing a baby’s nursery. Fish, ocean or aquarium, parents can get an endless list to shop for their tiny tots room. As the theme is already popular, parents usually won’t find any difficulty in shopping for matching bedding and accessories. One can go for murals to simple blue walls probably with a fish border and some more details on underwater and marine life. In a nursery, the theme and the soothing touch would actually give shape to a lovely aquatic environment for your little kiddo to grow. Given below is the detail of decorating your little mermaid’s nursery using a marine theme.
1. Water theme nursery wallpapers
Manufacturer: Graphic spaces
These themed wallpapers are available in different colors and designs. They have subjects and characters that will offer your little baby to look and learn from, as she gets older. The subjects in water theme are available in the shape of turtles, fish, lobster, octopus etc. Babies love moving things that are bright in color. These bright and colorful wallpapers can also add depth to the room.
Cost: $6
2. Crib
Manufacturer: Babymod
When choosing a baby crib for your marine themed nursery, the color choice should be blue. In case blue colored cribs are not available, you can go for white colored ones and get it painted later according to your choice. Baby cribs are available in stationary sides, single-drop sides, double-drop sides and drop-gate sides. Ideally look for a crib that is available with fixed sides or you can also go for the drop side ones.
Cost: $59-400
3. Crib bedding
Manufacturer: Kidsline
Crib bedding is a crucial part of the baby’s day. Do remember to consider the comfort and safety before the theme and color. Cotton is the material that is widely chosen for a baby’s bedding. It is soft, causes no discomfort and can always be cleaned well. The basics of crib bedding include the mattress cover, crib sheet, bumper pads, blankets and a crib skirt. Pillows and shams are considered as additions. Going for theme based crib bedding’s will allow your little one to see and enjoy the funny creatures made on the bedding as well as get fascinated with the underwater life.
Cost: $100
4. Stuff toys
Manufacturer: Douglas
Stuffed toys can be hanged on the crib or can be kept near the baby to play. This would not only fascinate the baby but would also help her to identify things and correlate them. Stuff toys should be made in soft fur and should be skin friendly. Also, the baby may bite the toy in between, so the fur needs to be soft and safe. The Douglas collection offers a variety of stuffed bears, animals, birds, beasts etc. For your marine themed nursery you can go for stuffed sea horses, fish, penguins, frogs, octopus etc.
Cost: $6-10
5. Play mat rug
Manufacturer: The rug market, Tiddliwinks
Play mat rug is an essential item and ideally should be hand tufted, sheared with a nice and soft velvety touch to it. You can get a wide range of rugs in water theme to give your baby’s nursery a splash not only in color but also in comfort. The funny creatures made on the rugs will give a funny aquatic feel and will add up more elements to your baby’s nursery. The rugs available are skid free and ensure safety for you and your baby while playing.
Cost: $20-100
6. Marine Night lamp
Manufacturer: Oopsy Daisy
Night lamps usually give a room a beautiful and cozy look. These specially designed night lamps for nursery are available at stores and online and can be custom made according to ones choice. Colorful kid’s lamp is a great way to light up a child’s bedroom and each ceramic base is hand-crafted. You can order your own marine themed designs, if you wish to or you can also buy the ready-made stuff available in the stores.
Cost: $25-200
7. Changing table
Manufacturer: The white company
Changing table is an essential part for a nursery. They come in different colors and have sectioned tops for changing mats, wipes etc. Shelves, drawers and cupboard are ideal for storing nappies, wipes, cotton wool and other toiletries. You can look for colors that would match to your marine themed nursery or you can also customize the look after purchasing.
Cost: $350-400
8. Dresser
Manufacturer: Babies online
Dresser according to some parents is not useful whereas some parents are of the view that dresser is required for keeping their baby’s things organized. Do make sure that the dresser is properly secured to your room’s wall and is child proof. This helps in safety of the baby. Made from solid wood, these dressers come with low VOC finish. For your marine themed nursery, you can go for wooden or white finish dressers and can decorate the top with stuffed toys and stickers of fishes, tortoise, octopus etc.
Cost: $1200-1300
