From luxury print pods that will add style to the nursery, to easy-clean cocoons you can have in every room, keep scrolling for the best baby nests on the market. Best baby nests to shop now

My first sit up play nests | Bounty

What's more, they come in the cutest designs and fabrics, so you'll find it impossible not to post Insta-worthy baby snaps all day long. And with celebrity fans including Kim Kardashian and Lauren Conrad, you know it's a baby trend worth getting onboard with. Are baby nests safe?It may not strike you initially as one of the best toys for newborns, but an impressively simple yet effective play tool for young babies is a mirror – it helps them to develop self-awareness, language and emotional skills, along with being a good tummy time aid.

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If you're solo parenting for any length of time during mat leave, popping your tiny tot down while you tend to your own needs can feel strangely heart wrenching. But even the lightest babies can start to give you arm ache after a while, and a woman needs to pee/put the kettle on/conquer the world. Looking for something simple but effective? The Doomoo is designed to be adjustable, so it will see your little one from the newborn stage right up until they're able to use it as a play chair/teddy storage. When your child is old enough, you can get busy making ‘gloop’ (a combination of flour, water, and food colouring) in the kitchen. It’s a great rainy day activity, as they can get involved with making it, and then play with the texture and colours of it. Sensory play for babies is a key way in which motor skills are developed, they can also be fun (and not too messy!). Here are some sensory play ideas from Mumsnet users.Choose a pod or nest with a firm mattress. Soft mattresses have been linked to an increase risk of SIDS. A firm mattress shouldn't sink more than a few millimetres when your baby is placed on it. Avoid memory foam mattresses. This stylish cocoon from baby brand Koo-di comes with mesh sides to promote airflow and we love the cool green fabric. While you should never leave your little one unsupervised in a nest, additional ventilation will definitely put anxious mama's minds at rest. Lay your baby on a play mat and brush their skin with a silk scarf. They’ll love grasping it too and feeling its texture, and you can use it for a game of peek-a-boo. Feathers are also great for another soft, tactile option. Generally suitable from birth, most play nests are inflatable which means you can store them away easily and take them away on trips or to grandparents' house too.