You’ll want to build the whole nursery decor around this beautiful Enchanted Forest Cradle, custom made by Posh Tots. The end panels are hand-painted with soft colors. The Enchanted Forest collection includes a matching mirror, toy chest, crib, highchair and more. Add one or two of these extra pieces to your nursery or add the Enchanted Cradle to your family heirlooms. Either way, this beautiful piece will add charm and warmth to baby’s room

The mattress plus the necessary hardware for stabilizing the rocking motion are both included. You can see a closer view of the product at poshtots.com, where the Enchanted Forest Cradle is priced at $828.00.

Both of my girls had problems with cradle cap early on. I never enjoyed caring for it, especially when the pediatrician suggested that Vaseline was the way to go (I promise, it wasn’t). Last time around, I discovered a mainstream “remedy” for the condition, but I wasn’t particularly impressed by that either.

Although I haven’t yet given it a try, Dermasense Newborn Bath with Tea Tree Oil appeals to me for several reasons. This all in one soap can be used to clean delicate infant skin and hair. Tea Tree oil is a perfect natural remedy for all kinds of things. Plus, it has a pleasant scent and I don’t find it to be as greasy as many other oils. The product is designed to be both gentle and effective in cleaning newborn skin and combating cradle cap dry skin early on.

This cleanser is completely hypoallergenic and soap-free. It comes in a handy self-foaming dispenser. It has been my experience that products packaged in this kind of pump last quite a while. I think it more than justifies the price of $14.99. You can buy a bottle at Firstbabystop.com.

When I had my younger daughter, I was really disappointed by the lack of cute cradle bedding on the market. I never found a set that I liked. I am glad to say that times have changed. There seem to be many more prints to choose from.

This set from Hoohobbers caught my eye. I like the simplicity of it, as well as the unisex appeal. It is 100% cotton. The blanket is backed with 100% cotton flannel. The set includes bumpers, a sheet, and a blanket. You can purchase the set for $180 at babybrowns.com.

I am a big fan of cradles. They are a perfect bed for tiny infants who seem to get swallowed up by full-sized cribs. This high end cradle by Nume is absolutely gorgeous. Hand-woven in Italy out of quality wicker, this cradle will blend in easily with any décor. Since cradles often end up in parents’ rooms, this is an ideal characteristic. It allows moms and dads to have a baby bed close without bringing a nursery theme into the bedroom. The coordinating bedding is equally neutral, and includes a sweet hand-embroidered wool blanket. The only possible down-side to this cradle is its price tag. I have a hard time imagining paying $1085 for a bed that will be outgrown within a few months. You can purchase one at modernchild.net.