Baby Nursery: Decorating Tips and Ideas

Baby nursery on your mind lately? You've come to the right place: here you'll find ideas on picking a theme for your baby's room, as well as what are some of the essentials you need to decorate a special room for a special baby.

One of the first decisions new parents make regarding a baby nursery is the theme. For some parents this is simply done by selecting a character or favorite cartoon, such as Charlie Brown from Peanuts, or Strawberry Shortcake. However, your baby nursery theme does not have to rely on a character theme.

Some playful themes for your baby nursery may include the following ideas:

• Fish/Aquatic Life

• Cats and Dogs

• Sunshine

• Clouds

• Lemons

• Patterns

• Astrology/Stars

• Shapes

Keep in mind when you are selecting the theme for your baby nursery, you will have to subsequently decorate the room accordingly. Some themes might be easier to accommodate for than others. For example, a Winnie the Pooh theme would probably not be difficult to plan for. Almost every baby store has hundreds of Pooh themed sheets, clothing, wall paper and other paraphernalia. On the other hand, selecting an obscure theme such as "salamanders" might be more difficult to shop for. It can be done however, so, should you select an unusual idea, just give yourself plenty of time to research the theme and find appropriate materials.

There are definite do's and don'ts to consider when planning a baby nursery. It's important not to go overboard! Remember how rapidly babies grow. At some point, your beautiful little baby is going to turn to you and say "mommy, I want a different themed room!" and it may be sooner than you think!

That being said, there are a few essential items you need to consider purchasing to furnish your baby nursery:

• Crib

• Mattress

• Changing Table

• Dresser

Now for those extras that make your baby's nursery so special, here are some suggestions:

• Baby Mobile (make sure you remove this from the baby's crib when he/she is able to grab it)

• Rocker/Glider

• Diaper Disposal System

• Wallpapering and or similar decorations

• Hamper

• Ottoman

• Night Light

• Air Purifier/Humidifier

No matter what theme you decide upon and what furnishings you select, your baby nursery is bound to become a place where you and your baby have countless opportunities to bond and grow together.

And here are some safety tips for your baby nursery:

• make sure you have a working smoke detector in or near your child's bedroom.

• secure the windows to prevent accidental falling out of the window

• Keep drapery and blind cords out of baby's reach from the crib and changing table.

• protect unused electrical outlets

• invest in a safety gate if your home has interior stairs

• remove balloons from the baby's room as soon as the welcome home party is over

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