It is easy to understand the joy of parents bringing a newborn baby home. This is a special event in their lives and they have all of nine months to dream and plan the ideal nursery for their infant. It is quite natural for a baby’s area to be set up in the master bedroom initially. While planning the baby furniture, the parents must keep in mind the fact that the baby will grow quickly and choose accordingly.
Baby Furniture items required for the nursery
Babies do not need a lot of space or furnishings to be happy. The most important is a crib that is sturdy and safe and a changing table for changing the diapers placed at a convenient height. A good comfortable chair or rocker for feeding the baby is important. When deciding on Armoires and dressers look for options that cater to a growing baby. Wall mounted cabinets can be used for storing important items over the changing table so that it is not cluttered up. If the nursery is small and compact, arrange modular units efficiently. Reconfigure these units differently as the baby grows up. Check out styles of cradles and bassinets on websites displaying baby furniture and decide on the one that suits your budget and décor.
Arranging baby furniture in the nursery
The nursery is generally at one end of the master bedroom or next to it so that it is convenient for the mother to feed her baby. At infancy, babies react to light and shadow rather than patterns and colors so chose colors and patterns that make the room bright and cheery. Placing a crib diagonally close to a window and not against it is a good idea as there is natural light streaming in. Make sure to protect baby from direct rays. Find a cozy spot for the rocking chair or feeding chair, as the mother should be comfortable when feeding and snuggling the baby. If the crib is positioned in such a way that the baby can see the window, a gently rotating colored mobile or embellishment like a star or geometric design reflecting colors can be placed to catch the baby’s eye. Place the changing table near the entrance of the room so that the mother can put the baby down on the table to change its diapers as soon as she enters the room. Place the baby monitor and night lamp conveniently near the outlet.
Accessories, toys and furnishing in the nursery
Keep in mind the theme or décor when selecting pieces of baby furniture. White, ecru and pastel shades are generally the most popular palettes for newborns. Accents in primary colors or secondary colors enliven the room and keep it upbeat. Arrange toys on shelves or against walls in baby’s room as adornments. Paint Murals on walls or hang pretty object cutouts from the roof. Use soft lamps and sufficient lights to create the mood of the room.