The Mod Squad

THE MOD SQUAD
IF YOUR VISION FOR YOUR BABY'S NURSERY IS FAR FROM TRADITIONAL, YOU'LL FLIP FOR THE
LATEST IN MOD NURSERY FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES. BYE BYE, BUNNIES AND BUTTERFLES...

	When it comes to cool cribs, the Nurseryworks Modern Platform Crib sets the standards in both form and function. It includes an adjustable side rail, adjustable mattress height, several decorative slat and end selections and a two-drawer option underneath. A bonus: when your baby gets older, it will easily convert into a toddler daybed. ($920, www.modernnursery.com)
	With the Sea Holly crib bedding set from Nurseryworks, the pink floral nursery motif takes a modern turn. The set includes a fitted sheet, pillow sham, crib skirt, bumper, quilt and pillow insert. ($355, www.modernmini.com)
	For a mod alternative to a traditional rocking chair, we love the Luca Glider by Monte design, which comes in a variety of chic earth tones. It features an ergonomic arm height for feeding your baby, high back for proper head rest and a removable lumbar pillow for extra support. Order early—lead time is four to six weeks. ($895, www.modernmini.com)
	These Candy Factory Wall Stickers from Wall Candy will satisfy your craving for a sugary pop-art fix, hold the calories. ($74, www.modernnursery.com)
	Made from sustainable New Zealand Radiata wood, the Cariboo Gentle Motions bassinet is both stylish and environmentally friendly. In addition to its sleek look, the bassinet is also a baby-soother: the bassinet hangs from a folding stand which allows parents to easily rock babies back to sleep. For parents transitioning their baby out of the bassinet into a crib, the bassinet can be removed from the folding stand and attached to the rails of a crib for an easier move into the nursery. ($329, www.modernnursery.com)
	Pass on mobiles featuring dangling farm animals and opt for this mod, vibrant one designed by Julie Frith. Handmade of colored plastic and stainless steel, it can be enjoyed by your child way past when he moves out of his crib. Perfect for a child's room or a modern nursery, and stylish enough to use in any room in the house . It comes complete with hanging instructions, line and hooks. ($90, www.koolroomz.com)
	Make diaper changing more enjoyable with the Lulaboo changing table. After your diaper duty is done, you can easily convert it into a swingin’ bookshelf. If you’re thinking green, you’ll take comfort in the fact that it’s made of bamboo and/or formaldehyde-free medium density fiberboard as well as low-VOC paint and finishes. ($945, www.modernnursery.com)
	This irreverent Scary Fish Crib bedding for a boy’s room is a funky escape for traditional trucks and trains. ($280, www.koolroomz.com)
	Though unquestionably a rocking chair, the Storytime Rocker from Nurseryworks is hip enough to be used in any room in your house, not just the nursery. It’s available in many stock colors that are available for shipment in one to two weeks. If not in inventory, one can be custom made in about eight to12 weeks time. ($800 for the canvas and microsuede versions, $830 for the felt, www.koolroomz.com)
	If you’re seeking a modern crib but are strapped for space, you’ll flip for the Oeuf crib, which combines a sleeping space with a changing station. ($1036 at www.modernnursery.com)

—Chelsea Kaplan

Click here to read all about Deputy Editor/Beauty Director Chelsea Kaplan's life with child in her blog, “I'm Somebody's Mother?”