The baby nursery is a very special part of the home. It is a special for both parent and baby alike. The nurseries arrangement is extremely important as it should provide functionality for parent and comfort for baby. It should not be dominated by furniture and should leave access for the parents to attend to the baby. It is common nowadays to give nursery furniture as a shower gift or a birthday or wedding gift, which helps alleviate some financial burden on the new parents.
Several furniture pieces are essential to the nursery. The crib is the centerpiece of the nursery. Parents should pick out a crib which will mesh with the rest of the nursery pieces. Cradles are also a wonderful part of the nursery. Bassinets are to be used with children up to about 4 months. A changing table is crucial to changing baby. Parents can opt for dresser/changer combinations to maximize space and their wallet. Gliders make a perfect spot for parent and baby to feed and bond. The nursery should be outfitted with all of the elements of a parents or grown ups bedroom.
What crib is complete without nursery bedding? Baby nursery bedding needs to be aesthetically pleasing as well as comfortable for baby. Finding the correct bedding theme will set the tone for the rest of the nursery. The most crucial element to nusery bedding is the mattress. A standard crib mattress will work in just about every crib, with the exception of round cribs. The mattress should feature a high coil count and a foam inner liner. A nice quilt goes well with any crib. Crib sheets protect the mattress from collecting soil or germs. Pillows should not be used in a crib with a baby to prevent SIDS. A bumper and valance are the perfect accompaniment to the crib. Bassinets and cradles can accept crib bedding in many instances. The changing table should have a washable pad on top.
Establishing a baby nursery theme has become trendy among parents. Theme based nurseries feature matching individual pieces. All of the pieces match one central theme. Some of the most popular themes for boys include jungle animals, safaris, sports, and transportation. Some of the most popular themes for girls include princess, butterflies, lady bugs, Hello Kitty and pink. Many parents will opt for neutral nurseries which feature neutral colors and often feature stars and moons as the theme. Picking a theme to the room will help when picking out nursery furniture.
