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Setting Up Your Nursery
Pink or blue, bows or puppies, there are so many more choices out there now then there was just ten years ago. Setting up a nursery can be so time consuming that it may seem to be very overwhelming. The tips you find here, I'm hoping will help you in setting up your nursery from the floor plan to baby proofing. These tips can be used by anyone whether you're on a budget or the skies the limit.
The floor plan of your nursery will vary because of the space and type of room you're using. If you're using a room that is in the middle of your house or is windowless you can put the crib anywhere you want. But if you have a window in the room it is recommended not to put the crib under the window. This is because if the window even has a slight draft it could make a child sick and once they start to stand they can get caught u p in the blinds or drapes and could get hurt. It is better to put the crib on a wall with no window or light switches. Window coverings should not have strings or cords that could get caught around a child's neck.
Whatever colour you decide to paint the walls make sure you can easily wipe it clean because little hands make a big mess and you don't want to have to paint all over again in two years.
You might want to get a small dresser so you don't have to hang everything like socks and onsies. These can be placed under the window or even in the closet. Another piece you might want to get is a rocking chair. This comes in handy for those days when the baby wants nothing more then being rocked all day.
Flooring in the baby's room is a personal choice. Going with tile or wood looks nice, cuts down on allergies and is easy to clean. But carpet is softer if the baby falls out of the crib while trying to climb out. You could compromise by putting an area rug under the crib and still having wood or tile under it.
After you have the paint on the walls and all the furniture where you want it, the next thing is to find all of the accessories to put in the nursery. If you're going with a theme try to find everything in your theme but don't' go overboard because at about four or five they might want something else, so go light.
Go safe, if you get anything vintage or antique don't let your baby put it in his or her mouth. It could have lead paint on it and make your child sick.
Other things I would be careful about are the mobile and the crib bumper. Especially when your baby is starting to roll over. They may start scooting around the crib so if you still have the bumper on the crib, make sure your baby can't stick their head under it because if you baby gets stuck under it could cause suffocation. The mobile could also pose a problem for your child because it could have small parts that could cause a choking hazard.
This may sound like a lot to do but if you start early and do a little at a time it will soon all come together and will look beautiful. If you wanted to you could take before and after shots and put them in the baby book to show your child, after they are grown, how much work you did in their room before you brought them home.
About the Author
Elaine Byrne runs www.1st-babies.com a resource for information on pregnancy and your babies' development.
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