Bringing Home Baby: Needs, Wants, and Must-Dos in the Nursery Before Your Baby Arrives
By Erin Reynolds
Before your bundle of joy makes an appearance in your life, you’re going to need a few things. Specifically, as you wait for your little one to arrive, you need to design and set up the nursery. This is the place your baby will spend most of their time the first few months, and it needs to meet their needs! Let’s take a look at a few things you need to remember when designing the perfect nursery for your baby:
What should you invest in?
There is no shortage of baby-related items out there. Carriers, strollers, car seats, changing tables — you name it, and there are f45 different brands, colours, and designs! You absolutely need these things at the beginning:
Car seat
Crib
Storage for diapers, clothes
Diaper bag
As you choose other items to decorate the nursery with, it’s best to invest in things that will grow with your child. One might be a crib that transforms into a toddler bed, for instance, when they get old enough for that stage of sleep. Remembering this tip will save you money in the long run. Your child will grow fast (too fast!) and you don’t want to spend money unnecessarily if you don’t have to.
Another potentially large investment is making sure your baby’s nursery is equipped for warmth. Check to see if windows are leaking by lighting a candle and holding it close to the window on a particularly breezy day. If the test comes back positive, contact a window repair service and get a quote for how much the repair will cost. Read reviews online first to get a sense of the average costs and which companies are the most reputable in your area. This is a big investment, so you need to do your research.
Design for comfort and safety
Your baby’s nursery will not only be where they sleep — it will also be a learning space, a place to change diapers, and a place that will help keep them safe. Make sure to follow safety standards when designing.
Walls
Muted, calm colours can be an advantage in a nursery. Colour impacts how children learn, and studies have shown that certain shades can be good for certain activities. For instance, light green walls can offer an aura of learning for your child, as it promotes calmness and concentration. You can also get in touch with a photographer who specialises in newborns and infants so you can fill the room with pictures of your little one. Schedule a shoot with Zara Maree for the best possible output.
Floors
Designing the layout of your nursery depends on what you’ve splurged on and what you’re planning to add later, but you will definitely need to determine where the changing table and crib will be. If you are including a chair with a lamp, you’ll need to measure and make sure it fits in the room.
Childproofing
Another key part of design is to make sure nothing can harm your child accidentally in the room. Use outlet covers, put rubber bits on hard corners, and make sure none of the furniture is close to the windows. And be sure to anchor the furniture to the floor so your child is safe from tip-overs!
You got this
Your little one is on their way, and you’re one step closer to being ready to welcome them into the world. Don’t forget to book your newborn photography session with Zara Maree in advance of your delivery date. Contact Zara today for more information!
Post by Erin Reynolds
erinreynolds@diymama.net
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