Welcome to my first blog post for Mokee as an expectant mother! I’ve worked for Mokee over the years so I’m very excited to say that I am now also on a personal journey with Mokee as I create my baby’s nursery and get organised ahead of my due date in July.

I’ve just entered into the second trimester and feeling great. I was very lucky to have an easy first trimester with just the odd food aversion, feeling sick but no throwing up (yay!) and of course extremely sore breasts! These have all now practically disappeared and I’ve just had my 16 week Midwife appointment where I heard my baby’s heartbeat for the first time which was truly amazing. So, I’m now in full planning mode!

I started making lists of things to buy in my first trimester and couldn’t resist buying a few clothes. I’m going to wait until birth to find out the sex so I’ll be going down the gender-neutral route in terms of colours. My own personal taste is very much like Mokee’s Scandi vibe, cool colours with a preference for Mokee’s Stone Teal, which works perfectly for neutral nurseries.

Now I’m in my second trimester I’m starting to buy things each month to spread the cost of everything we need. This month I’ve purchased the YoYo Car Seat which can also be used on the stroller that I’ll buy. It’s perfect for city parents as it’s so compact and it comes in a range of gorgeous colours.

I’ve also just ordered the sheep! You all probably know exactly what I’m talking about as practically every parent I know raves about it! Of course, it’s Ewan the Dream Sheep which helps soothe baby to sleep thanks to it mimicking the womb.

As a London Mum-to-be I have limited space in terms of nursery so I need to make sure that everything is functional and fits in the room we’ve allocated for our little one. I’ll probably be going for the Mokee Mini Cot Bed and I’ll definitely be making the most of a Cot Drawer to store bedding, sleeping bags etc and the Pokee is perfect for me to help save on space as the organiser fits onto the end of the Mokee Cot. I can’t wait to get these ordered and start to see my vision turn into a reality.

You’ve just found out that you’re expecting for the first time and no doubt are a bit overwhelmed by the planning of having your baby. Nine months sounds like enough time to prepare for the arrival of a newborn, but it goes by in a flash!

Therefore, Mokee has created the perfect timeline for you to create your baby’s nursery; from what to purchase when, when to decorate and when to assemble the furniture. This Nursery Timeline will be a necessity for you.

First trimester

• This is often a nervous time for you and your partner as you are anxiously waiting to get to the three-month mark and into the second trimester. This time should be used to think about where the nursery will be. If there’s a spare bedroom, this is the obvious choice for a nursery, but other spaces in the house can be used in a creative way. For example, turning a study into a nursery or transforming any attic space into extra living space to free-up a spare room.
• Make a list of everything that will be needed for your baby’s nursery. Mokee’s list includes;

1. Cot or Cot Bed- view the Mokee Cot Bed collection here – NOW from £249.99
2. Changing table and mat- Mokee’s Changing Mat with removable covers for Mini Cot, NOW £49.99
3. Clothes storage- wardrobe/chest of drawers- Mokee’s Mini Wardrobe, NOW £99.99
4. Cot mobile- Mokee’s Flamingo Mobile or Cot Mobile, both NOW £24.99
5. Storage for cot bedding, nappies, wipes etc- Mokee’s Pokee Organiser, NOW £24.99 and the Cot Drawer, NOW £159.99
6. Nursing chair – Mokee’s WoolChair, Nursing chair, NOW £159.99
7. Nursing pillow- Mokee’s Nursing Pillow, NOW £49
8. Baby Playmat – Mokee’s Baby Playmat, Cloud, NOW £64.90

• Pull together a budget and how it will be paid for. Buying products each month is a good way to spread the cost of creating a nursery and family and friends might want to help out, giving it as a present for the new addition to your growing family

Decide where the nursery furniture will go in the room. The layout needs to be functional for baby and you and remember to measure the space to ensure that there is enough room. It’s amazing how much space such a tiny baby can need!

Second trimester

• You can start thinking about the theme of the nursery. If you know the sex, you might want to choose gender-typical colours, but gender-neutral colours such as green, white, cream, grey, orange, yellow, are all great colours for a nursery
• Ordering the nursery furniture should be done no later than the middle of the second trimester to ensure that it arrives in time, but more importantly, to give you enough time to assemble it all
• Decorate the room by the end of the second trimester and remember that it’s good to use eco-friendly paint as this is the only truly non-toxic paint around. Add art to the walls to engage baby, like the Mokee Posters.

Third trimester

• Assemble the furniture and start to stock the wardrobe with clothes, storage with bedding, nappies etc…
• A nursery night light is a great idea to help soothe baby when you’re feeding
• Accessorise the space with toys, books, or the Mokee Buddies. Soft textiles to soften the nursery are good, Mokee’s Textile range has something very every nursery theme
• Aim to have the nursery all finished by week 37, just in case your baby decides to make an early arrival!

Tell us your choice @wearemokee or email us at tlc@mokee.eu !

Designed in the simple Scandi look, Mokee’s nursery furniture and accessories offers you stylish solutions for your babies’ nurseries at competitive prices without having to compromise on quality.

The main feature of any nursery is of course the cot where your baby will be spending a lot of its time over the first few months of life. When preparing for your newborn’s arrival you need to think about the safety and comfort of your newborn and this is where some investigations into the right cot is important.

Government guidelines tell parents that the safest place for your baby to sleep for the first six months is in a cot in the same room as you. It's vital not to share a bed with a baby if either parent smokes, even if the parent doesn’t smoke in the bed or room. Babies need just very few items for sleep including a firm flat surface and bedding. You should avoid using soft or bulky bedding, avoid pillows which can increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. (SIDS).

Some tips to choosing the right cot for you include:

1. Choose a baby cot that complies with safety standards.
2. Make sure that your baby cot of choice is easy to use.
3. Get a cot that's big enough.
4. Consider the size of your room.
5. Make sure that the cot has a firm mattress.
6. Consider your budget.
7. Choose a multifunctional cot.

Mokee provides two types of cots, the first is the Midi Cot Bed (below). The most stylish, smartest cot in the larger size of 140 x70 cm that has been created to last. Manufactured in Europe and made from high-quality FSC - certified beechwood, this cot works for newborns and children right up to five years old thanks to a removable panel which transforms the cot into a toddler bed.

Available in four stylish colours with the possibility to add plenty of matching accessories - from comfortable mattresses to space-saving changing mats through to lovely bedding sets.

Loved by over 30,000 parents and counting, the paint is made of eco-friendly water-based paint and has seven mattress base options as well as the option to purchase the Cot Drawer.

Mokee's Mini Cot (below) is perfect for those working with a small nursery at 120 x 60cm. The Mini Cot can accommodate newborns from day one right up to the age of three. It’s small and compact in design and packed full of clever features.

This cot has the possibility to add a Cot Drawer where parents can store your baby’s things including bedding, clothes, or toys. There is a choice of seven stylish colours and again the cot is made from exclusively FSC-certified beech wood (not wobbly, soft pine) and finished with eco-friendly water-based paint with seven mattress base options.

Tell us your choice @wearemokee or email us at tlc@mokee.eu !