4 fun themes for a gender-neutral nursery

Whether you’re waiting on a delivery-room surprise, or you simply want to avoid outdated stereotypes, here are some theme ideas for a gender-neutral nursery.

1. Under the sea
Decorate this baby’s room with shells, coral, and starfish collected on past beach excursions. For your child’s nursery companions, consider inviting in fish, seahorses, sea turtles, jellyfish, sharks, and whales. A painted mural or decals on the walls will bring this ocean theme to life.

2. Night sky
Paint the walls or ceiling midnight blue and stick on a sky’s worth of stars. Add other celestial features like planets, comets, and the moon. Look for star-shaped lamps, rugs, mirrors and other decorative items to complete the look.

3. Woodland
Pair natural wood furniture with decorative elements inspired by the forest. Bears, foxes, deer, hedgehogs, and rabbits will be right at home in this nursery. Incorporating nature-inspired wallpaper and bedding is sure to add a woodsy touch.

4. Adventure travel
Globes, maps, compasses, hot air balloons, and vintage airplanes fit in perfectly with this theme. Select artwork from around the world and incorporate some of your own travel photos to add a personal touch.

Regardless of what theme you choose for your baby’s room, make sure to select non-toxic paint and products. In addition, help bolster your local economy by opting for locally made furniture, toys, knickknacks, and artwork.