The sustainable nursery: everything you need for your newborn (and how to thrift it)

Preparing for a newborn is one of the most exciting times in a parent's life, but the sheer amount of stuff you are told you need can be incredibly overwhelming—and expensive.

The secret that seasoned parents know? Babies outgrow their newborn gear in the blink of an eye. That means the second-hand market is absolutely flooded with pristine, barely-used baby essentials. Building a beautiful, sustainable nursery on Sellpy allows you to afford premium brands and stunning decor for a fraction of the cost. Here is everything you need to thrift for your newborn.

1. The "nice-to-have" nursery decor

You want the nursery to feel like a calm, beautifully curated sanctuary, but brand-new decor can eat up your budget fast.

• What to search for: Filter the Kids & Home sections for premium Scandi decor brands. Look for beautifully patterned changing mat covers, fabric buntings, and mobile hangers from Cam Cam Copenhagen or Garbo&Friends. You can also thrift beautiful vintage wooden shelving and soft, washable cotton rugs to warm up the space.

2. Premium newborn basics

Newborns need constant outfit changes, meaning you need a solid rotation of soft, high-quality basics.

• Brands to search for: Skip the stiff cottons and look for wrap-style bodysuits (much easier to put on a fragile newborn than over-the-head styles). Filter for premium Nordic brands like Joha for merino wool basics, or Polarn O. Pyret for indestructible, ultra-soft organic cotton onesies.

3. Sleep essentials

A newborn's primary activity is sleeping, so cozy, safe sleep accessories are a massive priority.

• What to search for: Because babies transition out of them so quickly, you can easily find pristine sleep sacks, swaddles, and baby nests on Sellpy. Search for premium wearable blankets from brands like Ergobaby or highly coveted baby nests from Stokke and Sleepyhead / DockATot.

A little something for mom

In the rush to prep for the baby, mothers often forget to buy comfortable, practical clothing for their own postpartum recovery. The second-hand market is the smartest place to buy maternity and nursing wear, since you only wear it for a short period. Search Sellpy for premium nursing tops, soft button-down shirts, and ultra-stretchy loungewear. Brands like Boob Design offer sustainable nursing wear, while H&M Maternity and Lindex are fantastic for oversized, comfortable postpartum basics.

Do you have outgrown baby gear or maternity clothes you're no longer gravitating towards? Order a bag (use code blogbags for 2 free bags), fill it, close it, ship it and we do the rest.