10 Simple Rules When Designing Your Nursery
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Designing your dream nursery is indeed a labor of love. However, with all things baby, safety is always your first concern. Arm yourself with these 10 simple rules so that your room will not only be beautiful and reflective of your personal style, but also a safe and secure place for your baby.
Always Use A Crib That Meets Current Safety Standards: This is the place where your baby will spend the most time alone, and it is so important to know that the crib you are using is in the best and safest condition possible. But, if you must use a secondhand crib, make sure it meets current safety standards and has no missing or broken parts. Make sure the crib is manufactured after 2011 and does not have drop sides. If budget is a concern, consider using secondhand dressers, rockers, rugs and lights to cut costs instead.
Use A Tight Fitting Mattress: If you can fit more than two fingers between the edge of the mattress and the side of the crib, the mattress is too small. Your crib manufacturer should be able to recommend the right mattress for their crib. Also, remove any toys or decorative pillows and excess blankets when baby is in the crib.
Bedding: Pillows, loose blankets or comforters, stuffed animals and toys should be removed from the crib when baby is in residence. These loose items can be suffocation hazards for babies. If you do choose to use a bumper pad, make sure it fits around the entire crib without sagging or gaps, have straps or ties at least in each corner and in the middle of each long side, and tie at both the top and bottom edges. Avoid pillow like bumpers. If all of the ties cannot be securely attached to the crib, do not use the bumper segment. Once your baby can pull up to a standing position, remove them.
Paint: If you are going to paint, always use a high quality water-based, lead free paint, with low or no voc’s (volatile organic compounds). There are many great options on the market today, including organic paints. Make sure the room is well ventilated and air it out for 2-3 days before occupying it.
Window Treatments: Don’t position your crib near drapery or cording from drapery, as baby could pull it into the crib, which could lead to strangulation. The ideal place is opposite of a window, or as far away as possible. Opt for cordless window treatments. In general, it’s a good idea to keep all strings, cords, ropes, etc. away from baby.
Big Furniture: If you have big case goods, like armoires and dressers, secure them to the wall with an anti-tipping device. Many manufacturers will include them with your purchase, but if not, pick one up at your local hardware store.
Floor lamps: When your baby begins to crawl, remove floor lamps. A determined toddler will use anything to pull themselves up, and a lamp will tip.
Changing trays: If using a changing tray on a dresser, be sure to secure that tray to the larger piece to avoid the tray slipping off. And, NEVER leave baby unattended, not even for a second. Keep changing supplies like powder, lotions and gels, on a shelf beyond baby’s reach.
Toys: Keep your toys stored in bins or toy boxes with soft closed hinges. Also, be sure and pick up toys at the end of the day, to avoid tripping when laying sleeping baby down.
Outlets: Don’t forget plug protectors for any unused electrical outlets. Also, tuck any cords out of reach of baby.
After these precautions have been met, have fun. Create a space that speaks to your heart and makes you happy. After all, this first room is really for you.
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Enter to win a Slipcovered Club Glider (White Denim) from Bratt Decor by commenting with a picture of your nursery or nursery in progress!
Only images with the following will be considered for entry:
• Cribs that are free of blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, etc
• Bumper pads must be properly attached to the crib
• Baby monitors must be placed 3 feet away from the crib
• The crib should not be near window where blind cords are hazardous
One winner will be selected at random. Contest open to U.S. residents of the continental 48 states, that are ages 18 and older. Entries will be accepted until March 3, 2016. No purchase necessary. Winner will be contacted via email. Photo submissons consent to use by Baby Safety Zone in further promotions.
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Designing a nursery
Before planning for a baby we must plan for everything like baby products, baby care, baby cot and baby nursery. But due to lack of experience we are unable to set up a baby nursery; from here we can get some crucial tips through which we are able to prepare or design a baby nursery. Thanks for prodiving such a wonderful article.
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No Nursery :(
I don't have a picture to show because I don't have a nursery! My little one sleeps with my husband and I in bed. Would love to win the glider so I can nurse more comfortably!
Thanks for sharing your
Thanks for sharing your personal views with us. Since every family is unique it’s best to determine your individual sleep plan based not only what’s right for your family needs but what's safest for the child. While some feel that co-sleeping creates a special connection between the sleep-sharing pair, the practice of co-sleeping, or sharing a bed with your infant, remains somewhat controversial. Regarding the personal decision to co-sleep, JPMA recommends room sharing as the safest alternative with the lowest risk of infant injury. The practice of co-sleeping with your infant is a personal decision and one that should not be taken lightly.
His nursery... Our bed
Little cosleeps so he can nurse at night. It would be nice to have a chair to nurse in also. That's daddy asleep behind baby. :)
Thanks for sharing your
Thanks for sharing your personal views with us. Since every family is unique it’s best to determine your individual sleep plan based not only what’s right for your family needs but what's safest for the child. While some feel that co-sleeping creates a special connection between the sleep-sharing pair, the practice of co-sleeping, or sharing a bed with your infant, remains somewhat controversial. Regarding the personal decision to co-sleep, JPMA recommends room sharing as the safest alternative with the lowest risk of infant injury. The practice of co-sleeping with your infant is a personal decision and one that should not be taken lightly.
just painted our nursery
We're just starting the nursery since I'm due in July. The wall are light grey and we're going for an explorer/adventurer theme and can't wait to see how it all comes together.
Twins In Progress!
In progress!!
Inspiration
Too early but this is an example that I will draw inspiration from: http://projectnursery.com/projects/emalines-elephant-nursery/
A Glider would be Perfect!
Our nursery is super safe and a bit empty so far... a glider would be the perfect addition and a huge help with those nighttime feedings:) Although I love bumpers, It's not really safe, so I have the rail protectors from Glenna Jean - they are just as pretty, if not more pretty, than bumpers
Safe sleep
Thank you for your comment. We love your pink nursery! It's good to know that when your child is able to pull to a standing position, it's time to set the mattress to the lowest position so they can't climb out of the crib.
we like to keep our nursery simple
The white glider would be a perfect match with our crib and changing table. We like to keep things simple but functional, especially in the nursery room--- safety is our top priority.
Congratulations!
You have been selected as our winner! We love your nursery!
Make sure as your baby starts to pull up to a standing position you move the changing table over so baby can't pull anything into the crib.
I agree, buying the right
I agree, buying the right furnitures for nursery is an investment that should give a comfortable as well as healthy environment to your baby and last for several years. It’s important to get quality cribs as babies spend most of the day by sleeping.It also seems like a good idea to have a specific the nursery in your house with proper planning. A healthy sleeping base is essential which can completed by <a href="https://www.bedandwood.com/">natural mattresses</a> and pillows.
Nursery Furniture advice
Oh my gosh I adore this article! Honestly I think I've been so preoccupied with the design of the nursery that I'd momentarily forgotten just how many important factors there are to consider - especially concerning safety! I suppose you just assume that as long as you get a good crib then that's all the safety feature needed but that's just so not true! I just need to stay away from Pinterest and focus on getting a beautiful nursery that will suit my baby and our house, AND be safe and secure! I did actually come across a company the other day on my delve into the internet, and I think they look like quite a good balance between being luxurious and practical and safe! Has anyone else used them? They’re called Piccoli & Co. (pretty cute name right?). I just wanted to know some reviews before I started buying anything! Or does anyone have any other recommendations from similar companies? Honestly any advice would be much appreciated! Thank you everyone x
Piccoli Link
oh if people wanted here's a link to the Piccoli shop place so people know what I'm on about: http://piccoliandco.com/ (fellow mummies and daddies let me know what you think) x
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