The central items within the nursery are the furniture and bedding, which parents are wise to shop for well in advance, as these items might involve special ordering and may determine other buying and decorating decisions. Parents should visit different stores to view firsthand the various lines of baby furniture and bedding available. Expectant parents should take a careful look at the integrity of each brand. Manufacturers must certify that they meet government standards for quality, safety, and durability. Some go beyond by having their certification validated by an independent testing lab approved by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). The first thing a parent should know is that the furniture in their baby's nursery is safe. 2 There are many whimsical, fun baby room themes if you are planning on decorating a nursery. Infants need stimulation, so parents get the chance to be kids again and let their playfulness and imagination run wild. 3 Accessories and coordinates are decor items that really put the finishing touches on the baby nursery. Choose accessories such as a nursery lamp or crib mobile, wall accessories, diaper stacker, or night light. You may want to place a few shelves on the walls. If you've chosen a theme-based room, you can find matching decor elements that make decorating baby's room a breeze. 4 Finish up the room by adding the little touches that make it cozy. A nice Winnie the Pooh rug will warm up the floor. D'r for the wall can include Winnie the Pooh art work or wall hangings. The baby quilt from the Pooh bedding set could be hung on the wall as a wall hanging since it is too bulky to use for a newborn baby. You may want to add some Winnie the Pooh touches to the nursery furniture as well. Pooh knobs could be added to the dresser and Pooh could be added to the ends of the crib by stenciling, painting, or applying decals of Pooh to it. 5 It might be easier to choose the nursery bedding and develop your baby nursery themes from the comforter and bumper padding set. You can typically find a large selection of crib sets available at department stores and on the Internet, either from an Internet store or online auction site. 6 Turn your nursery into the one you have longed for with the Country Block crib bedding set. Nestle your baby in the beautifully woven American gingham while sheer whispery tulle gracefully drapes overhead. The dust ruffle has the perfect soft pleat giving it the appearance of a delicate full skirt. The beautiful design of this bedding set will go well with a variety of nursery themes while giving your baby's room a quaint cottage feel. This slice of Americana style will be a timeless addition to your baby's nursery. 7 MEASURE YOUR SPACE:If your baby nursery room is extremely spacious, this won't be an issue for you. The size, shape and lighting in your baby's nursery can be altered visually by making the right decorating choices. If your space is limited, careful choices of baby furniture are necessary. Do you really need an armoire, a baby changing station AND a baby dresser' Or could you make do with a dresser with the baby changing station on top and have room for a glider rocker' If you do not want to crack your knees on wall to wall furniture getting to 2am feedings chose what you will use! 8 Whatever baby nursery theme or look you choose, remember that baby safety at home is what�s most important. By ensuring that your baby�s nursery is safe and fun, baby is certain to love her first room. 9 If you want to include the walls in your nursery themes, then you can design nursery murals that adhere to your color and pattern scheme. You'll also want to decorate those nursery walls with baby nursery pictures. Baby room pictures are easy; document your newborn's first weeks with your camera and hang them up on the wall. Other great baby nursery ideas include using that hand and footprint set paint, applying it to your baby's hands or feet, and letting him walk on the walls to make an interesting baby nursery mural. Baby nurseries can be that easy to design! Decorating baby nursery furniture is also easy if you place a few of these hand and footprints on the dresser or changing table. 10 PINPOINT YOUR PERSONAL STYLE: Do you favor a tranquil nursery with a serene baby color scheme or are you partial to bright lively colors' If you aren't sure which color scheme would suit you. Jump in feet first and choose your baby's bedding set first and then flesh out your plans for painting and decorating the nursery based on the design of the baby bedding. 11 It's important to figure out the function of your baby nursery when decorating baby rooms. Parents need to keep in mind how they fit in to the baby nursery. For example, some mothers incorporate their post-pregnancy exercise routines into the baby room themes; they use yoga mats placed on the floor to change their babies and have baby nursery murals featuring warm, flowing images of yoga poses. Because moms spend a lot of time in the baby nursery, these baby room decorations can promote a healthy attitude toward exercise and wellbeing. 12 If you are eagerly awaiting the arrival of your little one and aren't sure whether you should be preparing the nursery for a girl or boy the Cape Cod crib bedding set will make the transition with you. Soft blue denim ticking can easily be reversed to delicate red ticking. A beautiful tiered dust ruffle and oversized drape bows create innocent details. The scalloped bumper guard adds a fun shape to this soft bedding. Transform your baby girl or boy's nursery instantly with the reversible qualities of the Cape Cod crib bedding set. 13 You don't have to have a fat wallet, however, to create a darling nursery for your baby. You can find wonderful bargains on all sorts of baby items at consignment sales and shops, yard sales, and online auctions. Many of these items may be just like new but cost a fraction of the original price. Once you've found your bargain crib set, invest in a good gallon or two of paint. Simply repainting the walls of the nursery will go a long way to creating a new look. 14 Having the baby blues isn't so bad when it involves the reversible Montana crib bedding set. Dynamic blue denim reverses to soft blue ticking. Gorgeous detailing creates endless possibilities for this two-in-one set. A slice of Americana styling this bedding set blends easily with a variety of nursery themes. The scalloped bumper guard creates a beautiful and effective way to keep your little one protected. The tiered dust ruffle repeats the layers found in the top valance. This creates a soft statement and a loving bed for your baby. Transform your nursery in the blink of an eye with the Montana crib bedding set. 15 Transportation themes are also easy to coordinate when you are deciding on a baby room theme. Pick planes, trains, bicycles, or automobiles. Use bright primary colors and put up a display of model trains or vintage cars. 16 Your baby is a heavenly masterpiece so let your nursery reflect this with the Heavenly Baby crib bedding set. This bedding is designed with your little one in mind. Soft lavender and blue organza fabrics drape and envelope your baby in a soothing glow allowing him or her to sleep peacefully. Oversized bows secure the drapery around your crib while adding extraordinary detail.Angelic white feather accents create a fun detail that you and your baby will love to look at. 17 You would think buying baby bedding would be easy! Actually it can get quite confusing, so much variety � safety concerns, colors, materials, designers and sizes. Are you looking for an online source for the most popular styles, baby nursery bedding, and toddler bedding sets? 18 Designing the perfect nursery for your perfect baby can be a challenge. So make things easier with the sweet simplicity of the Whipped Cream crib bedding set. Frothy white fabric graces the cropped dust ruffle and ruched bumper guard. Feather plumes spring like small fountains in shades of blue lavender and pink. This is the ideal bedding for every style of nursery from simple to extravagant.Get your baby's life off to a delicious start with the pure fluffiness of the Whipped Cream bedding set. 19 Big brothers and sisters seeking reassurance will appreciate Baby on the Way by noted adult authors Dr. William Sears and Martha Sears (The Baby Book; The Pregnancy Book) as well as Christie Watts Kelly, illus. Physical and emotional realities of pregnancy are likened to things a child can understand. Morning sickness, the authors explain, is similar to "the way your tummy feels yucky when you eat three slices of birthday cake and ice cream." Sidebars throughout suggest things siblings can do to prepare for baby's arrival, such as visiting the doctor with their mother, or asking her "what it felt like when you were growing inside her." An endnote offers tips to parents and suggests additional resources. What Baby Needs, from the same team, helps siblings adjust to having the new baby in the house. 20 |