Home / Tools / Small Apartment Nursery ChecklistSmall Apartment Nursery ChecklistStart with safe sleep, then add only what your space can hold. Your ticks are saved in this browser.Print checklist0 of 16 doneResetSafe sleepChoose a bassinet or mini crib that fits your roomSee: Best Mini Cribs for Small Nurseries and Apartments →Use a firm, flat mattress that fits snuglySee: Best Mini Crib Mattresses →Buy fitted sheets made for that exact mattress sizeSee: Best Mini Crib Sheets →Keep the sleep space clear of pillows, bumpers and loose blanketsAdd blackout curtains and white noise for shared roomsSee: Best Nursery Blackout Curtains →Changing and feedingUse a changing pad on a dresser or a wall-mounted tableSee: Best Wall-Mounted Changing Tables →Keep diapers and wipes in a hanging or over-door caddySee: Best Over-Door Diaper Caddies for Small Homes →Pick a folding or hook-on high chairSee: Best Space-Saving High Chairs for Small Kitchens →Use a slim bottle drying rackSee: Best Slim Bottle Drying Racks for Small Kitchens →StorageAdd closet dividers and hanging organizersSee: Best Nursery Closet Organizers for Small Apartments →Use under-crib and door space before buying more furnitureSee: Best Hanging Nursery Organizers for Small Spaces →Choose toy storage that closes or stacksSee: Best Space-Saving Toy Storage for Small Apartments →BabyproofingAnchor dressers and shelves to the wallCover outlets and lock low cabinetsSee: Best Outlet Covers for Babies →Install gates where needed, hardware-mounted at stairsSee: Best Baby Gates for Apartments and Rental-Friendly Homes →Pad sharp furniture cornersSee: Best Baby Corner Guards →