Having a baby is one of the most precious things in the world. One of the most important things to prepare before the baby comes out is the child’s nursery. Since this is where your child will spend most of their time, you want the best for your child. Here’s a fun guide on how to create your child’s nursery.
- The Crib
Your baby will spend most of their time sleeping for the first few months. Because of this, the first thing you should worry about or start with is the crib. Don’t be scared to spend on a crib. Make it an investment piece since your child will most likely be sleeping in it for three to four years. As an added bonus, this crib can also be passed on to your next child. Just some pointers:
- When choosing a crib, you must make sure that it meets all US safety standards in order to have some peace of mind.
- Think of the long-term use when choosing a crib. There are cribs available that can transform into toddler beds or full-size beds in order to maximize its use. Look out for these types of cribs.
- Choose a crib that matches the overall look of the room.
- Decors
Now that you have your sleeping area covered. It’s now time to take into account the interior of the room to make it serene and comfortable for your baby. When thinking about interiors, one of the critical things you must consider is the soundproofing of the room. Some soundproofing ideas are to add rugs, carpets, cushions, and pillows to the room in order for sound to be absorbed. Moreover, choose light colors for the nursery so it’ll be light on the eyes of the baby. Curtains are also essential to shield the baby from the sun during daytime hours especially when the baby wants to sleep in the day.
- The Changing Area
With babies, you’re sure to be changing diapers every now and then. So, it’s important to have a changing area or table inside the child’s nursery room. To make it as bearable as possible, you’d want to make sure that your changing table is functional. Your changing area can be as simple as putting a changing pad on top of a dresser. By doing this, you’ll be able to access a new set of clothes easily and maximize your space. In addition to that, to make things easier, you can add shelves on the walls on top or near your dresser to put essential changing tools such as wet wipes, diapers, alcohol, tissue, powder, towels, and the like.
- The Nursery Chair
The next activity that you’ll be mostly doing with your child for the first few months is feeding your baby. Because of this, you’ll need a sofa or rocking chair where you can comfortably feed your baby. This area can also serve as a place to read to your baby, teach them some new words, rock your baby to sleep, and bond with your baby. Similar to your changing area, you might also want to add a bookcase beside it to have essential things in hand’s reach. These things include:
- Books
- Toys
- Towels
- Teddy bears
- Blankets
- Pillows
- The Storage Area
Being practical, make sure you’ll have lots of space for storage. Your baby will have a lot of things in their nursery including clothes, changing gears, books, and toys. Maximize your space by installing storage areas that don’t take up much space. Some storage ideas that are practical are wall shelves, boxes under the bed, bins under the crib, and such.
- The Play Area
Your baby will also need some small physical activities, so it’s also vital that you have a space for recreation and play. You can set up an area with a mat and some fencing for your child to have an area where he can play or learn how to walk and crawl. Make sure that this area is away from electrical outlets and sharp things to make sure that your child is safe.
Conclusion
Nothing can prepare you enough to handle a baby, but at least you have the nursery covered. Follow this guide to help you fix up the nursery and have the essential furniture pieces at hand. If you’re still having trouble, don’t be afraid to ask help from friends who have also been parents. Most importantly, this is for your baby, and you should do what you think is best. Happy decorating!
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
Speak Your Mind