Your baby's nursery can be a really fun room to design. It can be cute and sweet, bright and cheerful, just about anything you can imagine. The possibilities are endless and you may be wondering what basics to keep in mind while you're going through the design process. Appearance, safety and functionality are the three major areas that you will be focusing on.
Safety is always first and foremost. Most people start by selecting the furniture for their baby's new room. First, you need a crib. Make sure that the crib you select is up to modern standards of safety. This is especially important if you're using an older crib. Older cribs may have bars more than two and three-eighths inches apart and can strangle a child or baby. They may also have lead paint on them, a real danger since your baby will most likely be chewing on the rails when they start teething. The mattress should also fit tightly in the crib so that there is no space at all between the mattress and the rails.
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Once you have your crib, then you can select a dresser and changing table. These two things must be anchored to the wall. The anchor should be securely in a stud. Babies love to climb up open drawers or handles and the risk of furniture falling on top of them is high. Make sure that all medicines and baby wipes are out of the child's reach, preferably on a shelf or in a cabinet that only adults can reach. Never allow your baby to chew on baby wipes during changing. Lamps, clocks and radios should be placed up high and the plugs should be covered with an appropriate baby-proofing outlet cover. Excess wire should be secured to the wall or hidden behind furniture where the child can't reach it.
The next thing to focus on is functionality. Determine what you'll actually be doing in the nursery. Will you be nursing? If so, you'll most likely need a rocking chair or other comfortable place to sit. You may want a chair comfy enough to sleep in for nights when your child is sick or just needs you often. An end table can be useful for bottles and warmers, burp cloths, blankets, and other things that you may need while you're holding the baby. Be careful not to leave dangerous items like a thermometer on the end table where the baby can reach it. If your end table has a drawer that you can put a child safety lock on, then it is ideal. You can keep things that you need that the baby could choke on locked up. This would include things like lip balm, pony tail holders and other necessities that you may need close at hand.
If the nursery is small, consider not buying what you really won't need. Dressers and changing tables take up a huge area. A lot of people give up going into the nursery to change a diaper after just a few days of having the baby at home. You might invest in a good changing pad instead of an entire table.
Also consider how much room the baby will have to play with toys on the floor. You may decide against buying a dresser and just put organizational drawers and shelves into your baby's closet. This way everything is out of reach and the room has considerably more space. Keep the closet organized and functional with childrens clothes hangers for all of those precious tiny outfits. When you're done you'll have a nice, neat, safe and functional nursery to decorate.
Christmas Sales Graco Shelby Classic 4 in 1 Convertible Crib, Cappuccino 201
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Christmas Sales Graco Shelby Classic 4 in 1 Convertible Crib, Cappuccino Feature
- JPMA, ASTM and CPSC safety certified
- Classic crib easy access to baby from all angles
- Crib converts to a toddler bed (no guard rail needed for conversion), daybed and full-size headboard (bed frame and mattress not included)
- 3 position adjustable mattress spring
- Five-year limited warranty against manufacturer's defects
Christmas Sales Graco Shelby Classic 4 in 1 Convertible Crib, Cappuccino Overview
The Shelby is both an Island Crib, which means it can be put in the middle of a room so baby has a 360 degree view and a Classic Crib which means it has no moving parts. It also has a smaller footprint also lends itself to apartment living. Designed inspired by the hallmark of the American Empire period...the sleigh bed. With its roots dating back to the Roman Empire, the sleigh bed has always held a special place in the hearts of America's decorators.SAVE NOW on Christmas Sales Offers below!
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