Setting up a baby's room: What really belongs in the first baby room

The birth of a baby is a unique moment and often the starting point for the "baby's first room" project. But what does a baby really need? Between checklists, Pinterest ideas, and glossy catalogs, it's easy to lose track.

At Isle of Dogs Design, we'll show you how to create a safe, stylish, and sustainable baby room—with everything you need.

A crib is more than just a place to sleep—it's a safe and cozy retreat for your little one. Our adjustable crib combines safety, comfort, and a timeless design. Rounded edges and optimally positioned bars ensure maximum safety, while the height-adjustable slatted frame flexibly adapts the sleeping surface to your child's growing needs.

As your baby grows older, the bed simply grows with them: You can either remove three drop-down bars so your child can get in and out independently, or transform it into a stylish children's bed without bars using the matching convertible side panels.

Our baby beds are made from sustainable solid wood and painted with non-toxic, water-based paints. With fully protected sides, the bed gives your child a feeling of security while sleeping – and will accompany you for many years to come, durable, high-quality, and stylish. For a truly personal touch, you can also have our baby bed hand-painted upon request – perfect for customizing this piece of furniture to suit your baby's room.

Tip: With our grow-with-me baby bed, you're making a sustainable choice right from the start—because it simply grows with your child. This saves you the hassle of buying a new toddler bed later and invests directly in a piece of furniture that will last.

A changing table is an essential part of everyday life with a baby – and ideally, a piece of furniture that will accompany you and your home for many years to come. Our chest of drawers can be transformed into a practical changing station in a snap with the matching changing table top, and just as easily converted back into a traditional chest of drawers once the changing time is over. This way, it remains a stylish storage space for clothes, books, or toys – functional, timeless, and versatile.

With generous space for diapers, care products, and clothing, soft-closing drawers, and a clean, high-quality design, it combines sophisticated functionality with aesthetic appeal. For a truly personal touch, you can also have our dressers hand-painted—perfect for customizing the piece to suit your baby's room.

Tip: Choose furniture like our changing table that combines practical functionality with stylish design. This will ensure that the baby's room becomes a beautiful and special place for the whole family, not only today but also in the future. This is precisely our goal at Isle of Dogs: to design spaces that convey a sense of security, appeal to families, and have emotional significance far beyond their pure function.

Depending on the space required, a wardrobe is one of the most important purchases in a baby's or nursery, after a crib or changing table. Babies need a surprising amount of clothing: from bodysuits and rompers to jackets and hats, blankets and sleeping bags.

Our wardrobes are available with two or three doors, providing the custom storage space you desire. If desired, the wardrobe can be hand-painted with a favorite motif and/or name to give the room a truly personalized touch.

The wardrobe's interior is designed to perfectly meet the needs of babies and toddlers: plenty of shelves for folded clothes, two clothes rails for rompers, first dresses and jackets, and two spacious drawers for socks, hats, or other textiles.

Thanks to their high-quality construction and workmanship, our wardrobes will accompany the family for many years – far beyond the baby and childhood years.

Tip: A well-organized closet not only saves space, but also time in everyday life – from quickly getting dressed in the morning to neatly putting things away in the evening.

When it comes to textiles for baby's rooms, we prioritize quality over quantity. Our textiles, such as bed linens, pillows, and canopies, are made from certified organic cotton, which is sustainably produced under fair conditions in Europe. These high-quality natural materials are breathable, especially gentle on sensitive baby skin, and free from harmful chemicals – for a healthy and safe sleeping environment.

In addition to well-being, aesthetics and atmosphere also play an important role: With their soft colors and harmonious designs, our textiles create a calming environment that provides babies with a sense of security and supports parents in decorating their room. Whether a cuddly soft blanket, a light canopy, or a decorative pillow – each piece is designed to be not only functional but also a visual highlight. This creates a baby room that exudes warmth, style, and naturalness.

A lovingly furnished baby room doesn't need excess, but rather conscious choices for quality, safety, and security. By choosing natural materials, thoughtful design, and durable baby furniture, you create a place where children feel safe, secure, and at home.