Preparing for the arrival of a baby and the nursery is exciting. It is a lot of fun planning a nursery with so many varied possibilities to choose from. You will probably try especially hard to make certain that everything in the nursery is positively perfect for the arrival of your baby.
One of the most enjoyable experiences one can have after finding out they have a new baby on the way is to prepare a nursery. It is a lot of fun planning a nursery with so many varied possibilities to choose from. You will probably try especially hard to make certain that everything in the nursery is positively perfect for the arrival of your baby.
You may choose to use unisex colors on the walls,
if you don't yet know the gender of your baby. You can have the walls already painted in colors for a boy or girl, well in advance of their first trip home, when you already know the gender of your baby.
There are certain things that you will want to give some thought to, to establish a safe haven and optimum sleep setting. To aid with the development of the baby's eyesight, it used to be the trend to use eye catching colors and brilliant designs. Once parents started noticing that this was not very restful for a baby, it dropped from favor so the baby would sleep easier.
Try to use gentle pastel colors when choosing paint colors for the nursery walls, and also when choosing window shades and curtains. You could use any color that strikes your fancy, but pastels will aid in making the nursery more restful for your baby.
To keep your infant safe, make certain that the bassinet or crib conforms to all the safety guidelines for baby beds, and that you have purchased a firm, quality mattress. Be certain that bedding for the baby's crib, as well as the whole nursery is clean and fresh. This does apply to drapes as well.
Until the time your little one reaches a minimum of 12 months of age, a quilt or comforter must only be used as decoration. Special quilt clips may be bought so you can hang a baby quilt on the wall, or you might fold it over the back of a chair. Don't ever use covers, quilts or pillows in a crib for an infant. You need to make sure that the baby will have no trouble keeping their face uncovered at all times.
It is also necessary to make sure your baby cannot roll onto their stomach when they are quite small. Until the infant is older, you should also refrain from keeping clutter like stuffed animals or other toys out of the crib. You may also wish to obtain a baby monitor, so you can hear any different noises coming from the nursery while you sleep at night. You can also watch your baby on a display screen on a number of baby monitors, in addition to being able to hear the noises from the nursery.
Make certain that the baby's room is a pleasant room for both you and the baby. A great deal of your time is going to be spent in the nursery, too. You might want to consider placing a daybed or couch in the nursery for your own use.
When scenting the room with something like lavender, be sure that you only use a small amount and keep it light. Don't ever use overpowering fragrances in a nursery. Never use the kind of fragrances that plug into an electrical outlet, as they are chemical based and not good for a baby.
To help in avoiding stuffy noses and breathing troubles, keep the room as dust free as can be. The room should give the feeling of coziness, security and peacefulness, so your baby will be able to feel quite snug.
