John Lewis’ Nursery Expert Shares Her Top 10 Things You Need For Your Baby’s New Room

Sleeping bags are a parents best friend if you're unsure about bedtime dressing. This ANYDAY tiger print design is an appealing price point and uses soft, breathable BCI cotton for a comfortable nights sleep. It has poppers and a zip fastening for easy access and the 1 tog thickness is ideal for Summer sleeping.

This two pack of cellular blankets are great value for money and will prove really handy in and out of the nursery. Whether you're using them for picnics or nighttime snuggles, these 100% cotton blankets are soft and breathable and will rewash brilliantly time and time again.

A cotbed is an essential piece in your nursery. It's suitable for your baby from birth and converts into a toddler bed so will last over 4 years! This ANYDAY cotbed is a great price point, is made of FSC wood and has a simple pared back design that will suit any nursery style.

With a baby in your life, you'll never have too many muslin squares. I love this bumper pack of 6 so you're always stocked up and can easily have a stash to hand. They're made of pure cotton making them safe for delicate skin and can be used for a multitude of reasons from burping and changing to sensory play.

The nursery will be as much your room as it is your baby's during the first year, so it needs to be comfortable and practical for parents as well. This armchair is good for feeding due to the deep seat and wide arms but will also make a cosy reading spot as your baby grows. Better yet, it's completely customisable so you can design your dream armchair - I'd choose the Hatton Yellow for a splash of sunshine.

Storage space can be limited in the nursery so this dresser offers both drawers and hanging space in one. Using FSC wood, the unit combines white and natural wood for a minimal Scandinavian aesthetic and the changing top can be removed once your baby outgrows nappies.

Everyone loves a sleep aid! Ollie the Owl is set to become your baby's best friend using a mixture of soft lighting, white noise and lullabies to soothe and settle them back to sleep. It has a cry sensor which will automatically activate, running for 20 minutes each time and is USB rechargeable to save you hunting for batteries. Just make sure you remember to charge him!

These storage baskets are chic and practical for all of the bits and bobs your baby needs. You could use them for nappies, toys or muslin cloths and easily move them around the house wherever you need your supplies on hand.

Sleepsuits are an essential for newborns and this three pack is great value for money in a range of cool unisex prints. They're made of beautifully soft organic cotton, fasten easily with poppers and come with built in scratch mitts to make your life easier.

Everyone needs a cuddly toy! Jellycat bunnies are a firm favourite for expectant parents and they soon become baby's best friend. Available in a range of sizes and colours, there's a bunny for everyone.