Designing
your dream nursery room is a brilliant way to prepare for your baby’s arrival,
both mentally and physically. It gives you a chance to contemplate your
parenting style and familiarise yourself with the arrival of your baby. A
nursery should be a safe and warm place for you and your baby.
Before
you get overwhelmed with Pinterest mood boards, consider these tips and tricks
to make your nursey a magical place for baby bonding.
Maximise
space
It
can be easy to get swept up in cute furniture and aesthetic wall decorations.
However, one of the most important things in a nursery is storage. It would
help if you had baskets, cupboards and organising dividers to separate your
wipes from the nappies. Baby clothing and essentials should be easy to find and
quick to grab.
Decoration
that stimulates the baby’s senses
Unfortunately,
your baby might not love a muted pastel colour palette as much as you do. Opt
for brightly coloured toys and prints to encourage their eye
coordination and engagement. Purchase toys with musical elements to enhance
their sound recognition and decorate your shelves and walls with personalised
prints.
Use
non-toxic eco paint that you can change over the years. Go for a rug if you’re
feeling overwhelmed by the vast amount of carpet samples. Keep it simple and
colourful.
You
could paint some shapes and colours on the ceiling, so your baby has something
to look at when they are lying on their back. Do not hang anything heavy above
their cot, however, as this can be dangerous.
Furniture
When
it comes to baby furniture, less is more. Choose furniture in a neutral tone
with plenty of storage so that you can continue to use it as the child’s room
changes and grows with them. Don’t rush the decision either – furniture is
expensive and it should be thoroughly considered.
Child
safety
Of
course, safety
is an absolute priority when you are designing a nursery.
Make sure your changing table has a 2-inch guard rail around all four sides, and
the diaper supplies are out of the child’s reach.
Falling
out of a crib is one of the most common baby accidents, and it’s easy to
prevent. As your baby grows, you need to lower the mattress in their crib so
they can’t fall out of it. You also need to choose baby-safe bedding. Baby sleepsuits keep your
child safe and warm without the risk of a blanket getting
tangled around them whilst they are asleep.
Keep
any night lights away from draping and bedding where they could start a fire.
You should also invest in cool mist humidifiers to reduce the risk of burns.
Just make sure to clean the humidifier regularly as they are prone to bacteria
and mould.
With all this taken care
of, you can create a beautiful, safe and warm nursery for your baby that you
can both enjoy.
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