Adding a new baby to the family is always an exciting event. Preparing the baby nursery ahead of time is a great way to get ready to welcome your new addition.
Planning the Nursery
There probably is already a room in the house chosen to belong to the new baby. Deciding how to furnish that room is a good first step toward building a unique baby nursery that fits the family's personality and works well with the decor of the rest of the house.
Some specific fixtures to think about include: Crib, Mattress, Dresser, Crib accessories, Changing table, Wallpaper or paint, Other wall decorations
Most baby nursery stores provide all the necessary accouterments for baby, in color- and pattern-matched sets. Wall decorations, crib accessories, and wallpaper trim can all be coordinated to match the look that works best for baby.
Be sure to consider maintenance required for paint or wallpaper--will it be easy to clean? Also be sure the crib meets safety standards. Older cribs acquired at an antique shop or garage sale might not meet the latest requirements for safety. These regulations prevent baby from getting her head stuck between the crib slats, ensuring a safe and cozy place for baby to sleep.
Also test the crib before bringing it home to be sure the mechanisms work easily, and can be operated with one hand. Most cribs have a side that lowers to make it easier to put the baby in the crib. If this lowering mechanism cannot be operated one-handed, it will be difficult to lower the crib side while holding the baby at the same time.
Getting Ready for Baby
Painting the baby nursery should happen well before the baby arrives to give paint fumes plenty of time to dissipate. It is probably a good idea to wash sheets, blankets and quilts ahead of time, as well, to rid them of any sizing chemicals that might be bad for a newborn.
When purchasing furniture, consider how long it can be used. Many cribs these days will convert from an infant crib to a toddler bed. This can be convenient, and allow the crib to be used for a longer period of time. Or it might work better to simply transition your child to a regular twin bed when he outgrows the crib. This is a matter of personal preference, but it is a good option to consider before finalizing a crib purchase.
Another piece of furniture to consider for the baby nursery is a rocking chair. This can be a great place to rock baby to sleep, or to feed or nurse her throughout the day or in the middle of the night. Rocking chairs with matching rocking ottomans are particularly useful and comfortable for mom and baby.
There are literally hundreds of options available for setting up a baby nursery. With careful planning and consideration of the final look of the house and the nursery, it is possible to come up with exactly the right look for your family and your new baby.
Planning the Nursery
There probably is already a room in the house chosen to belong to the new baby. Deciding how to furnish that room is a good first step toward building a unique baby nursery that fits the family's personality and works well with the decor of the rest of the house.
Some specific fixtures to think about include: Crib, Mattress, Dresser, Crib accessories, Changing table, Wallpaper or paint, Other wall decorations
Most baby nursery stores provide all the necessary accouterments for baby, in color- and pattern-matched sets. Wall decorations, crib accessories, and wallpaper trim can all be coordinated to match the look that works best for baby.
Be sure to consider maintenance required for paint or wallpaper--will it be easy to clean? Also be sure the crib meets safety standards. Older cribs acquired at an antique shop or garage sale might not meet the latest requirements for safety. These regulations prevent baby from getting her head stuck between the crib slats, ensuring a safe and cozy place for baby to sleep.
Also test the crib before bringing it home to be sure the mechanisms work easily, and can be operated with one hand. Most cribs have a side that lowers to make it easier to put the baby in the crib. If this lowering mechanism cannot be operated one-handed, it will be difficult to lower the crib side while holding the baby at the same time.
Getting Ready for Baby
Painting the baby nursery should happen well before the baby arrives to give paint fumes plenty of time to dissipate. It is probably a good idea to wash sheets, blankets and quilts ahead of time, as well, to rid them of any sizing chemicals that might be bad for a newborn.
When purchasing furniture, consider how long it can be used. Many cribs these days will convert from an infant crib to a toddler bed. This can be convenient, and allow the crib to be used for a longer period of time. Or it might work better to simply transition your child to a regular twin bed when he outgrows the crib. This is a matter of personal preference, but it is a good option to consider before finalizing a crib purchase.
Another piece of furniture to consider for the baby nursery is a rocking chair. This can be a great place to rock baby to sleep, or to feed or nurse her throughout the day or in the middle of the night. Rocking chairs with matching rocking ottomans are particularly useful and comfortable for mom and baby.
There are literally hundreds of options available for setting up a baby nursery. With careful planning and consideration of the final look of the house and the nursery, it is possible to come up with exactly the right look for your family and your new baby.
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