Monday, December 7, 2009

Nursery decor

Start planning to decorate the new nursery for your new baby – as it would be the most wonderful thing to do. If you have happened to find out the baby’s gender, you can have the room all set for him or her; when you come home from the hospital; accordingly.

Now the question is that how to make the sleeping environment more optimal for the child, and provide a secure sanctuary for his living.
A trend that was practiced for a short time was to have bright, stimulating colors in the nursery or mobiles in black and white to help the baby’s eyes develop. The popularity of this trend came to an end quite quickly as the parents happened to found out all such trendy stuff wasn’t effective in promoting sleep

Make sure that the crib is designed in way that conforms to all the guidelines for safety plus you have a good and firm mattress. Keep to softer pastel colors – blues, greens, pinks and yellows. Any color you like is good, although some, like blues and greens, are more restful and can instigate the baby to sleep.

Make sure that the entire room is fresh and clean and so the bedding of the infant. Make sure to place a comforter or a quilt for decoration; at least until the baby is a year old. Custom made quilt clips can be bought which can be hanged on the wall. Ensure this thing that your baby’s face is clear all the time and for this just make clear your bed with blankets, pillows or quilts, as then there would be no danger of obstruction of baby’s breathing. You may want a small foam wedge that’s positioned to keep the baby from rolling on her stomach. Plus you should also keep stuffed animals or other toys out of the crib until the baby’s older for the same purpose; that the breathing doesn’t blocks. In addition, purchase a baby monitor to hear your baby throughout the night. These days, some monitors actually show your baby on a screen or video – isn’t it amazing.

Make sure that your room is pleasant for you and your baby. If you use a scent like lavender keep it under light concentration. Do not profuse or over power. Keep the room as dust-free as possible to avoid sneezing and stuffy noses. The nursery should feel like a safe and pleasant place for your baby so that he or she can enjoy the maximum of warmth and security.

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