Decorating a baby’s nursery
Monday 1st July 2013
Decorating a baby’s nursery can be stressful for first time parents but don’t stress we have created this guide to follow to help take you through the process.
Safety First
Child proofing the room should be your main priority. The whole way throughout the planning keep safety at the forefront of your mind.
Set a budget
Every parent wants the best for their children, to some parents this may mean the most unique stylish nursery known to man. However the fact is that stains and spills go hand in hand with babies. Babies don’t care if the carpet matches the curtains so focus on functionality over beauty first. When you baby spits or has an accident your focus should be on the child not the expensive sheets that may have been ruined.
Plan the layout carefully
• The child cots should be placed close to the door so you run the risk of tripping over items in the middle of the night. Keep the child’s cot away from the window where there could be a draft.
• Place the changing table close to the cot for changing nappies so as you don’t have to carry the infant across the room
• Think about putting the rocking chair or glider next to it so you can look outside. You could also get yourself a nice comfortable rocking recliner. Add a block out blind to help your baby sleep well during the day if the sun shines directly into the window.
• Estimate how much storage you'll need, and create twice as much. The baby will accumulate more items than you may think. Do not place any shelving above the crib, where either the shelving or the things on the shelves might jostle and fall onto the baby.
Find baby nursery furniture to complement your crib.
Essential furniture items include: a baby changing table; a very comfortable chair; a night stand or table, a nursery hamper and a clock if you are planning to breastfeed. Important safety note: Except for the chair, it is very important to secure all furniture to the wall. Your child will be old enough to pull down on an open drawer faster than you think. It is best to secure everything when you put it in the room
Work out a colour scheme. This will be influenced by your nursery theme if you have chosen one. If you don't know the baby's gender, favour neutral colours like cream, yellow, beige, and pale green. Decide also whether or not you would like to decorate with a nursery theme. Anything goes, from cowboys to flowers, pirates to butterflies, or something more modern, such as blocks or stripes. Also consider how the room will be used in the future. Will you need to repaint the room once the child outgrows the theme?
