- Having a practical approach when planning a nursery is essential – start with the basic surroundings paying attention to safety issues. Are there blinds/curtains on the window, if so do they have cords? Remember once your little one starts to crawl & walk they will use anything near by to steady themselves or climb on, it might be wise to invest in some tip resistant straps which can be fitted onto tall or heavy furniture as a safety precaution.
- Begin with drawing a floor plan for your nursery, make exact measurements of the room and take into account existing furniture that can be used, is there an existing wardrobe in the room? Once you have measured the space available you can plan exactly what you need.
- Plan a budget and stick to it! It is very easy to spend a lot of money on babies but if you plan a budget and work towards this budget. Work with retailers who will allow you to pay so much off your account each month so you can manage the cost at your own pace.
- Focus on furniture which can grow with your baby choosing a cot bed over a cot means that you can convert the cotbed into a junior bed which can be used until they are approx 4 years of age! Some furniture such as Stokke has such great functionality and longevity that a simple extension kit can take you from crib to a bed which can last your child for 10 years! Make sure that you do not place the cot/cotbed near a radiator or window, where temperature can fluctuate making your baby uncomfortable.
- Nursery Ergonomics – when planning the nursery it is good advice to differentiate the room into different areas, even in a small room this is achievable, feeding, changing, sleeping & playing. When choosing a changing table keep in mind that you will require good storage which is easily accessible with one hand while the other is securely on your baby. An over head shelf at eye level is also a good idea for storage so you are not bending down and over reaching. Having a wicker basket next to you with all the essential baby changing means you have everything on hand and also means you can easily transport it downstairs if you need to.
- Comfy chair – we know your baby will of course sleep through the night…. but having a comfy chair is great for feeding or soothing your baby during the day or night.
- Plush rug – makes a room so cosy & warm, introducing bright colours in a rug can freshen up a room cheaply without going to the expense of changing floors, curtains or walls.
- Décor – the fun part at last…. look at child safe non-toxic paints from Ball & Farrow in beautiful muted colourways bringing in a delicate colour palette which will compliment any nursery theme. Wall decals & stickers are an inexpensive way of choosing a theme for your baby nursery such as a farm or princess theme and then choose bedding and furniture which will not date or outgrow your child. In time when you want to freshen up or change your theme you can simply remove the stickers and choose another theme.
- Nightlights – are a great way to allow you to check to see if you little one is sleeping and also gives them a little security at night from the dark.
- Adaptable Rooms from baby to school age - your little ones grow so fast out of the baby stage into the pre-school years. It is important to realise that your baby nursery will need to be adapted for these school age years! It is good advice to buy with a view of these growing years!
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