Planning the nursery for your new baby
By:
Brain
When choosing how to arrange your baby’s
room, take care that the baby will be comfortable and happy in
this brand new setting. Most common mistake mothers to be do, is
walk into a department store and start buying. This isn’t shopping
smartly, and most likely you will end up returning 80% of what you
do purchase. Rather than buying blind, we need to design ourselves
a beautiful nursery. This project can be turned into a very
rewarding and fun aspect to bringing a new addition into your
family. With all the options readily available to us today, we
will start are list piece by piece.
Crib Styles
The baby crib is your centerpiece and sets
the theme for the entire nursery. Choosing the perfect crib will
take a little patience and some research. Our most common options
of styles are: Bassinets, Cradles, and Moses Baskets. Each has
there own unique presence and functions. Bassinets are simply
wicker baskets with legs. The advantages of having a bassinet are
its light weight and ease of portability. Bassinets are easy to
apply themes to and many are available to purchase with specific
themes. Price ranges from $80-$1000+ depending on how elaborate
and which types of materials the bassinet is made of. Today many
bassinets feature accessories with music, night lights, and
monitors. Some models also have the ability to convert to changing
tables, sleepers, and cradles.
Next we have cradles, which are similar to
bassinets minus its ease of portability. Cribs tend to be heavier
and constructed of wood. Cradles are built upon rocking legs,
which makes the cradle able to rock. Cradle prices are similar to
bassinets and usually become family heirlooms that are passed down
to each generation. With its hardy wood construction, cradles will
last for decades to come. Lastly, we have Moses Baskets. These
beautifully woven baskets have handles for easy portability. You
can line your basket with either fine linens or a mattress. Moses
Baskets are the least expensive of all other options. Their prices
range from $35 to a few hundred dollars. Now its time for you to
sit down and do some research. Take your time with this choice,
because we will be building the nursery around this centerpiece.
Building around the Centerpiece
Once we have determined the style for are
centerpiece, we will begin to add other pieces of furniture.
Depending on are availability of space, we will add a dresser,
changing table (if needed), and a rocking chair. A dresser is an
excellent addition to the nursery because it will be are
organizing station. We can store all things we need in a
relatively small space. Some even have changing table tops if
needed. Most important thing to consider before purchasing a
dresser is its integrity. We want a sturdy, solid, stationary
dresser. Avoid dressers that need to be anchored to walls or are
of cheap construction. Ideally, a wood dresser would be the
safest. Finally, we will add a rocking chair if room permits. A
rocking chair will be a rewarding addition, since it allows you to
feed your baby easily and comfortably.
NURSERY DIY– DO'S AND DON'TS
DON'T strip paint if there's a chance it
dates back to 1965 or earlier, as the lead in old paint could be
harmful to your unborn baby. (Stay well out of the way if someone
else is stripping it, too.
DO make sure that all the paint you use is
non-toxic – look for one that says it has low VOC (Volatile
Organic Compounds) on the tin.
DON'T ever climb up ladders when you're
pregnant – you could easily over balance, fall and hurt yourself.
DO put new carpet down and paint the room
at least three months before your baby's due to arrive to make
sure that the nursery is fume-free.
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