Thinking about giving the church nursery spaces an update? I’ve got a roundup of some products that you might want to consider for your littlest attenders! These are just a few examples of items that can help your space be more clean, safe, and fun.

These items are great for an INFANT classroom

foam floor tiles I love using these as a soft play surface. They are so easy to keep clean and wipe down from any messes. Our little one went through a stage of putting EVERYTHING in her mouth when she was learning to crawl and it was nice to have a non-fuzzy surface for her to play on. I use these like an accent rug and put them in the middle of the room over any LVT or carpet that is there. They are easy to add on to also if you are looking to create larger foam pads or different sizes. There are a lot of options out there with great colors and patterns too — think of it as a cute accent rug for your room. These are much easier to maintain than laundering blankets and cleaning carpets.
foam changing pad (much easier to clean than a cloth covered one!) I will never go back to cloth covered changing pads. We have one of these at home too and I love it — really cuts down on laundry and again — so easy to spray down and clean.
swing There are so many great motion swings out there! You don’t have to get a big one to give that little baby a nice ride :) This one is nice and compact and has motion / noise features. I know there are a lot of Mamaroo fans out there too. I love that it’s on the more compact side and doesn’t have a huge base.
bouncer One of my favorite things about a bouncer is that they are easy to move around the room! Easy to pick up and bring the baby with you wherever you are playing
sit up assist seat I would actually recommend this INSTEAD of a more rigid foam sit up seat. The fabric on this is much more flexible for different anatomy / body types. For some reason my girls never liked the more rigid foam seats and using a fabric sit up assist seat was much better suited to their body/ability as they began to learn to sit up.
exersaucer/ activity center Once the little one has more stability, they’ll love a spot to sit supported and have lots to touch and play. It’s great to have a variety of places to care for and play with the babies. Their abilities change so quickly, so it’s great to have options for every stage!
crib When considering cribs, please consider your local guidelines as well as if your facility is considered a “daycare” during the week. You’ll want to adhere to the highest level of safety and emergency preparedness. If your facility needs evacuation cribs, they will be ON WHEELS and able to be moved easily in case of an emergency (and fit through the door frame:) Also — please be aware of age appropriate safety guidelines. Although many companies do styled photoshoots with pillows and blankets paired with cribs, it is NOT safe for a young infant to sleep with pillows and blankets due to suffocation hazards.
sound machine Got little ones trying to nap? A sound machine is a must to help cut through the extra noise in the classroom. This one is easy to use and can be controlled from your phone. The different color light options are fun for little ones too :) Looking for a low-tech version? This sound machine is a perfect fit!
toy storage Try to find toy storage that is easy for volunteers to manage. Visually accessible. Easy to keep clean. Has some air flow. Avoid deep baskets where the toys at the bottom never get used. A few simple toys that are organized well are better than a million pieces of toys that people have to pick up every time play time is over. The Ikea Kallax series is also a great resource for larger configurations of cubbies.
rocking chair You’ll want a rocking chair for all of the snuggle time —but you’ll want one that is easy to keep clean even more! I highly recommend one that has a vinyl upholstery on it. Most rockers have traditionally been cloth but you’ll be just as comfortable with a faux leather and it will be so much easier to wipe down when there are spills from the bottle. And there will be spills :) I actually prefer a ROCKER over a glider. I like that the base is open with no sliding mechanism (don’t want little fingers to get caught) and there’s no ruffles or panels to hide crumbs or little toys. Looking for a more commercial grade option? I love the OFS Mention with the rocker base. This chair is more of an investment, but comes with hospital grade upholstery options and warranties on the frame. Reach out if you’d like a quote!
are your volunteers feeding babies? Arm them with some cute burp cloths
sturdy coat hooks Diaper bags can be heavy! And if you have several hanging up, you’ll want a nice strong row of hooks to support those bags. Make sure to appropriately anchor them to your wall!
consider adding child safety locks to all of your lower cabinets if there is a chance of babies crawling around in the room. I’d recommend using the screws to anchor the locks.

Typically, churches create a different space for kids as they begin to crawl. Check back in for more recommendations for those little guys!

All of the items linked above are either purchases that I have made recently and recommend or ones recommended by my clients. The Amazon links above are considered “paid links”. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases but each of these is a sincere recommendation that I think will help you have a great space!