Growing your family with a human child when you're already a dog parent can seem like a tall task. There's so much to consider when it comes to setting your pup and new baby up for success, from the dog meets baby intros through the walking stage and beyond. But it can be such a fun and rewarding process too. Kickstart your new baby's puppy love with a room designed around their soon-to-be best friend. We’ve rounded up the best dog home decor for a dog-theme baby room. Take a look and get decorating! 

All prices are up to date as of the posting of this article. 

Nursery Dog Theme Ideas 

If you pick a dog nursery theme for baby’s room, you can go with a general canine vibe or something more specific. Choose nursery dog themes that honor specific breeds, famous dogs, or even your own pups. 

My Canine Caretakers

Selecting dog home decor that represents your own pups is heartfelt and special. Your little one may love having art and decorations that remind them of their canine brothers and sisters. 

Plenty of artists offer services for crafting custom portraits of your dogs to watch over your baby’s nursery. This Etsy artist offers framed or digital watercolor portraits of your dog starting at only $20. The portrait also includes your dog’s name so your little one can eventually learn how to spell their pup’s name.  

Specific Breed Theme

You can even devote your baby’s room to a specific breed. Don the nursery walls with photos and art of this breed. Plus, purchase a few stuffed animals of this breed for your little one to cuddle close with. 

Doodle lovers will adore this plush Labradoodle Nursery Rocker from Pottery Barn Kids. At $199, this rocker is ideal for toddlers and little kids who love pups. You can even get add a monogram of your child’s name to make it extra special.  

Puppy Playtime 

What’s the perfect dog nursery theme for baby? Why not fill their room with the dog equivalent to babies – puppies! Filling the nursery with puppy decor gives the room an innocent and youthful essence. 

These Etsy prints come in a pair of three for only $14.71. The portraits show a little yellow puppy whimsically chasing a butterfly. It’s an ideal fit for a dog-theme baby room. 

Decor for Baby Nursery Dog Theme 

There’s no need to commit to a specific theme. You can always choose a general dog nursery theme for baby’s room. You’ll still have a plethora of dog home decor to choose from no matter where you choose to shop. 

West Elm x PBK Puppy Woven Framed Art - $169 

This woven Dalmatian art is hand-crafted and displayed in a beautiful mango frame. At almost 2 feet by 3 feet, this could be a flawless center piece for your dog-theme baby room. You’ll want to admire this art more than anything, but your little one might appreciate it’s soft touch since it’s made with felt. 

Jellycat Randall Basset Hound Stuffed Animal - $35

Is a baby nursery dog theme complete without stuffed animals? Jellycat has 50 different dog and puppy stuffed animals to choose from. Our favorite is this sleepy-eyed Basset Hound stuffed animal. 

Dog Days Peel & Stick Wallpaper - $70 per roll

To go the extra mile in your baby nursery dog theme, decorate the room with pup-themed wallpaper. This pattern from Rifle Paper Company features a variety of different dog breeds. A few of them are even sporting sunglasses. 

Each roll covers 45 square feet of space for $70 each. You may need multiple rolls to cover one wall or the whole nursery in this pattern. It’s also peel and stick, which is super easy to install and take down when needed. 

Puppy Play Organic Cotton Baby Blanket - $22

A dog nursery theme for baby needs to be cute as well as comfortable. Add this blanket from Magnetic Me for the extra cozy touch. It’s a dog home decor piece as well as a soft, functional blanket for your baby to snuggle. It’s lightweight and the perfect stroller blanket to accompany yourself, your wee one, and your pup on daily walks.

Big Dogs Muslin Crib Sheet - $22

Even the crib can fit the nursery dog theme with these muslin sheets. At only $22, your little one can snuggle with images of big dog breeds like Saint Bernards, German Shepherds, Huskies, and Basset Hounds. These sheets are also extra soft since they are made with 70% viscose and 30% cotton. 

Central Parks Dog Mobile - $89

Soothe baby to sleep every night with this dog mobile from Nestig. Your little one can have dreams of puppies and park days with this mobile above their crib. This is a special addition to your dog-theme baby room because each piece is handcrafted by artisans in Brazil.