When should I buy a nursery furniture set?
Short answer: Buy in time for when you will first use it: from birth, with the cot bed and storage carrying on into childhood. For newborn essentials, many parents order in the second trimester to allow for delivery and assembly.
- Measure the room and plan where each piece goes before ordering.
- Check what is in the set (cot, cot bed, dresser, wardrobe) and the mattress size the cot takes.
- Wall-anchor wardrobes and drawers as the instructions say.
What the guidance says
- Place the cot away from radiators, direct sunlight and blind cords.
Related questions
What is a nursery furniture set?
Matching furniture, typically a cot or cot bed with a wardrobe and/or chest of drawers.
Shop at Baby Kingdom
- Nika 3 Piece Room Set - Grey Wash & White
- Evie Mini 2 Piece Room Set - Cashmere
- Maya 3 Piece room Set - Acrylic
- Vox Bosque Baby Cot 3 Piece Nursery Set
Check each product page for its exact dimensions, mattress size, age and weight limits and safety standards.
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Sources
- The Lullaby Trust: Baby mattresses and bedding (accessed 2026-10-21)
General information only, not medical advice. Always follow your product's instructions. If you are worried about your baby, contact your GP, health visitor or 111. In an emergency, call 999.