Tips for Moms in Designing a Safe Nursery
Preparing for the baby's arrival is an exciting feeling. Excited not only for the coming out of the baby but it is an exciting feeling in designing the baby's nursery. Creating a theme for the nursery and choosing the right pieces of furniture are the things that will surely keep you busy. You will spend hours of your time browsing on cataloges and internet sites, even going to shops for baby products. Sometimes it will get you too excited and overlook the safety features of each of these items. From modern cribs and blankets, these things must be checked to ensure the safety of your baby.
Starting with the baby's crib, it must be sturdy with no corner posts that are sticking up to avoid the baby's clothes being caught by these posts. Check for loosen bolts, screws and ensure that locks are properly installed on its guard rails. Make sure that there are no splinters and cracks especially if the crib is made of wood, since these may injure the baby. Ensure that the mattress fit snugly on the crib. If it does not fit snugly the baby might be wedged in between the crib and the mattress and it will suffocate him.
Avoid putting toys, drapes, curtains and blinds with cords that can easily be reached by infants. These strings can cause him being tangled and can cause strangulation. Always remember that babies can grab anything that interests them.
Use paints that have no VOC that contains toxins which can harm the baby. There are paints today that are non-toxic, washable and some are even water-based. Make the baby's nursery chemical-free.
In choosing the right linens for your baby, it is best to buy 100% cotton fabrics and linens to ensure the comfort and safety of your baby. There are hypo-allergenic products that are guaranteed safe to a baby's sensitive skin.
Always ensure that you also put the right furniture inside the baby's nursery. Aside from buying the baby's crib, it is important to have a dresser or drawer for the baby's outfits and other things. Making the nursery organize and free from clutter will prevent accidents to happen on you and your baby. It is also important to have the right lighting or lamp inside the nursery. It must be heat-free and it is also a good decoration in the room.
Furniture items such as baby nursery cribs and a lot more are key components of a nursery. Buying these products, parents should ensure that they are safe and risk-free on their babies. At the same time, these will provide comfort on the child, making babies happy and comfortable.
Starting with the baby's crib, it must be sturdy with no corner posts that are sticking up to avoid the baby's clothes being caught by these posts. Check for loosen bolts, screws and ensure that locks are properly installed on its guard rails. Make sure that there are no splinters and cracks especially if the crib is made of wood, since these may injure the baby. Ensure that the mattress fit snugly on the crib. If it does not fit snugly the baby might be wedged in between the crib and the mattress and it will suffocate him.
Avoid putting toys, drapes, curtains and blinds with cords that can easily be reached by infants. These strings can cause him being tangled and can cause strangulation. Always remember that babies can grab anything that interests them.
Use paints that have no VOC that contains toxins which can harm the baby. There are paints today that are non-toxic, washable and some are even water-based. Make the baby's nursery chemical-free.
In choosing the right linens for your baby, it is best to buy 100% cotton fabrics and linens to ensure the comfort and safety of your baby. There are hypo-allergenic products that are guaranteed safe to a baby's sensitive skin.
Always ensure that you also put the right furniture inside the baby's nursery. Aside from buying the baby's crib, it is important to have a dresser or drawer for the baby's outfits and other things. Making the nursery organize and free from clutter will prevent accidents to happen on you and your baby. It is also important to have the right lighting or lamp inside the nursery. It must be heat-free and it is also a good decoration in the room.
Furniture items such as baby nursery cribs and a lot more are key components of a nursery. Buying these products, parents should ensure that they are safe and risk-free on their babies. At the same time, these will provide comfort on the child, making babies happy and comfortable.
