Nursery Wall Art Ideas: Vintage Babar Prints for a Timeless Kids' Room

Decorating a nursery is one of the great joys of becoming a parent - but trends move fast, and what looks adorable today can feel dated by the time your little one hits toddlerhood. The secret to a room that lasts? Classic, characterful art. Vintage Babar the Elephant prints are exactly that: charming, gentle and genuinely timeless.

Why Babar works so beautifully in a nursery

Babar has delighted children since 1931, and the storybook illustrations have a soft, hand-drawn warmth that modern mass-produced decor rarely matches. The muted vintage palettes suit calm, restful rooms, and the gentle adventures - hot air balloons, trips to Paris, picnics - spark a child's imagination without overwhelming the space. Browse the full Babar print collection to see the range.

How to style Babar prints

Create a story trio. Hang three related scenes together - a balloon ride, a journey, an adventure - to tell a little visual story above the cot or changing table.

Keep frames simple. Natural wood or soft white frames let the vintage illustrations shine and keep the room feeling fresh.

Hang at child height too. As your toddler grows, a print or two at their eye level invites them to point, name and explore.

Pro tip: Avoid hanging anything heavy directly over the cot. Position art to the side or use lightweight prints with secure, child-safe fixings.

Decor that grows with them

Because Babar isn't tied to a fad, the same prints that suit a newborn's nursery will still look charming in a five-year-old's bedroom. That longevity makes them brilliant value - and a lovely heirloom-in-waiting. For more playful options, our wider kids' room and nursery collection has dinosaurs, ABC prints and more.

The perfect new-baby gift

Stuck for a christening or baby-shower present? A framed Babar print is thoughtful, keepsake-worthy and far more memorable than another babygro.

The takeaway

For a nursery that stays charming for years, choose art with timeless character. Start with a vintage Babar trio from our Babar collection and build a room your child will grow into, not out of.