7 Practical Tips for Decorating Your Baby's Nursery
When decorating your baby's nursery, planning ahead is key. Many moms and dads-to-be have an idea of the dream nursery they want for their baby. These 7 tips will help you take care of the practical aspects of your baby’s new home so you can concentrate on all those sweet little cute accessories we all love so much.
1.Plan for the room to last through childhood:The golden rule is to choose furniture for childhood and accessories for
babies. Accessories are easy to change as your child becomes a toddler
and a school aged kid; but furniture is expensive and cumbersome to
replace.
2. Light the room for comfort:Check
out the angles that the sun comes in at different times of day. Don't
put the crib in a place that gets direct sunlight in the morning, or in
a spot that a streetlight shines on all night. A happy baby equals a
happy mommy and daddy.
3. Avoid wall-to-wall
carpeting: Use
area rugs on a wood or cork floor, if possible. Hard floors are easier
to clean up and they don't harbor allergy-aggravating dust. Area rugs
can be replaced much more easily than carpeting as they get dirty or
your child's tastes change.
4. Consider double-duty furniture:You might find a changing table that can convert to
a dresser once your baby grows out of diapers. The longer you can use
the furniture, the better the value.
5. Create storage
space: You'll
probably need more room than you think. Once the clothes get bigger and
are joined by shoes and other accessories, you'll need every inch of
closet space you can get. Not to mention a place to put all those
toys!
6. Don't forget a place for you to sit in the
nursery: Pick a comfortable chair. You'll be spending many
nights there with your baby,nursing, reading stories or rocking your
baby to sleep.
7. Safety first: Childproofing is last on our list; but it should be first on
yours. Childproof your baby’s room to make it baby friendly and mommy
worry free.
