Baby Room - Essential Items for Baby’s First Setting
Baby Room Themes - Decorating your baby’s room is one of the most important things you can do
while waiting for your little one to arrive.
Setting up a baby room for the first time will require a small investment in time and creativity. One of the first considerations for a baby room is often color and or theme. Neutral colors ideal for a boy or girl’s baby room include varying shades of: yellow, purple (lavender, lilac), orange, green or red. Most rooms nowadays are not pink or blue specifically, though there are several exceptions to this rule.
There are a wide variety of themes also available that add to the décor of a new baby room, these include shapes, colors, animal themes and even cartoon characters. Once you decide upon the décor and theme, furnishing the baby room becomes the next big task. There are several big ticket items that are considered a must-have by most parents, including the following:
Bassinet: Though this item isn’t a necessity, many parents find it very useful for the first few weeks of baby’s life. A crib is a very wide and open space; sometimes placing newborns in a bassinet facilitates better sleeping and comfort for your new baby. Many parents also like to use bassinets because they are mobile; they can easily be transported from baby’s room to parents and back again.
Infant Crib: This item is a necessity. All babies at some point or another will need a crib to sleep in. Many use their crib until they are 1 ½ years old, though this age varies from baby to baby. There are certain critical factors that should be evaluated when purchasing a new crib, including the space between rails, the fit of the mattress and the durability of the unit. Most pediatric organizations recommend that you do not purchase a used crib unless you know who it is coming from, how old it is and you are 100% percent that all the parts are in working order.
 Badger Basket Hooded Moses Basket with Ecru/Beige Gingham Bedding This pretty Moses Basket creates a space for your baby anywhere in the house. Features: - Soft/bumper liner made with beige gingham cotton fabric trimmed with ecru piping -Soft polyester fill pads the bumper -Removable washable liner -Soft foam mattress included -White sheet included -Basket hood for shade can be removed completely - Hood attaches …Read More |
 Kimberly Grant Farm Yard Crib Bedding Set This Farm Yard collection will simply delight your baby! It has a striking combination of vibrant colors and textured fabrics. The crib bedding set includes a lightweight quilt, a bumper, a crib sheet, and a dust ruffle. The quilt and the bumper are trimmed with timeless chenille and feature |
Dresser Without adequate storage space you’ll find yourself swamped under piles and piles of new baby clothes. Having a baby dresser handy will help not only organize clothes, but also accessories such as bibs, towels, washcloths, socks and personal care items such as baby brushes and nail clippers.
 White Bead Board Panel Baby Changer - Raymond Furniture - BX20PA-W BX20PA-W Features: All solid hard wood and wood veneer construction (white with MDF veneers) with crew on wood back panels Non-toxic 20+ step P.U. finish process for thick and durable beauty Barrel nut hardware for superior construction Mortise and tenon joinery for lasting durability English/English Dovetail drawers for lasting strength Solid-ply constructed side for maximum drawers storage Heavy-duty metal Euro glides for smooth slide and stop wood corner blocks adding sturdiness and strength to cases Replaceable case goods top and drawer front Finish: White; Dimensions: 51 3/4″(W) x 19 1/4″(D) x 58 3/8″(H) |
 White Bead Board Panel Hutch for Baby Changer - Raymond Furniture - HUTCH-BX20-W HUTCH-BX20-W Features: All solid hard wood and wood veneer construction (white with MDF veneers) with crew on wood back panels Non-toxic 20+ step P.U. finish process for thick and durable beauty Barrel nut hardware for superior construction Mortise and tenon joinery for lasting durability Finish: White; Dimensions: 49 3/4″(W) x 12″(D) x 41 3/8″(H) |
Changing Tables: Having a changing station available will make diaper changing events much easier and more organize. A station allows you to conveniently have all baby items handy, including wipes a change of clothes, rags, extra burp cloths and of course diapers.
Diaper Disposal System and Diaper Disposal Cover: Unavoidably, babies soil hundreds of diapers a month. Having a diaper disposal system not only allows for convenient disposal, but also prevents excess odor build up in baby’s room. You might find you actually prefer to have two systems handy, one for the baby’s room and one for the main living area where diaper changes will also often occur.
Rocker/Glider: Though this item can’t technically be considered a necessity it is highly recommended for all new moms. A rocker provides a convenient place for not only feeding, but spending cherished one on one time, play time and comfort time. A rocker is a great place to sit with your baby to calm him down after a busy day. Many moms often enjoy the comfort of a
luxurious reclining glider for middle of the night feedings, where both mom and baby can snooze comfortably and safely.
You’ll find sooner than you expected your baby room is filled with an assortment of additional accessories, including toys, nightlights, clothes, stocks of diapers and wipes among other things. There are a number of accessories that can be purchased such as a mobile to attach to your infant crib to add to the décor and cozy atmosphere. Consider speaking with other parents to find out what other items they considered necessities for their first baby room.
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